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Welcome! Santa Barbara's Parks and Recreation system includes over 1,800 acres of parkland including developed parks, open space, beaches, trails, and sports facilities.

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A tall colorful playground behind a grove of oak trees in Eastside Neighborhood Park
Eastside Neighborhood Park Reopens with New Amenities as Improvement Project Continues
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has reopened Eastside Neighborhood Park after the completion of several park improvements.  The multi-phase project aims to expand recreational opportunities while…
November 15, 2023
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City Awarded Nearly $3 Million for Wildfire Prevention Within Open Space Parks
The City of Santa Barbara has been awarded an approximately $2.9 million CAL FIRE grant to bolster its commitment to wildfire resilience and community safety. This grant will support an ongoing collaboration between the City's Fire…
October 17, 2023
A group of volunteers pose for a picture in Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden with rakes in hand
Weekly Volunteer Program Returns to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
A popular volunteer program has returned to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department is inviting volunteers of all skill levels to assist in caring for the downtown park, often called the…
October 10, 2023
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