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Parks and Recreation Projects

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View information below on current Parks and Recreation projects.

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Alameda Bandstand with sun setting in the left of frame, pathways and trees illuminated.
Alameda Park Bandstand Repair Project
The Alameda Park Bandstand Repair project will revive one of Santa Barbara’s oldest and most idyllic entertainment venues.
Grassy area at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Improvements
Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, one of Santa Barbara’s most cherished public spaces, is undergoing essential safety and accessibility improvements to better serve all visitors. This project will also include a refresh of aging…
Anapamu Italian Stone Pines
Anapamu Street Italian Stone Pine Pruning and Removals
The Urban Forestry team will remove five mature Italian stone pines for public safety and develop a plan to restore the iconic tree canopy on East Anapamu Street.
Exterior photo of the Carrillo Street Gymnasium with the front doors propped open
Carrillo Street Gym Exterior Renovation Project
The Carrillo Street Gym Exterior Renovation Project will repair and restore the building’s exterior to honor its original design while addressing water intrusion that impacts gym use during wetter months.
A view of the Casa Las Palmas Patio in August 2024, before construction of the wisteria arbor began
Casa Las Palmas Arbor Project
The Casa Las Palmas Arbor Project will construct a steel wisteria arbor and ornamental gates on the venue's patio, with additional planters along the stairs.
Rendering of Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park
Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park
The Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park seeks to increase the community's use of the park while celebrating and honoring Chumash cultural heritage.
An aerial view of Douglas Family Preserve
Douglas Family Preserve Improvements
The Parks and Recreation Department aims to balance the Douglas Family Preserve's mix of recreational uses with the need to preserve the area’s natural resources, including native vegetation and wildlife.
Artistic rendering of the Dwight Murphy Field Renovation project, including new sport fields and Gwendolyn's Playground
Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project
The Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project aims to redevelop the park to better serve the community with a new high-quality sports facility and the region's largest inclusive, all-abilities playground.
Entrance to the Louise Lowry Davis Center
Louise Lowry Davis Center Renovation Project
The Louise Lowry Davis Center Renovation Project aimed to create a more functional, accessible, and comfortable space for community programs, services, and events in Downtown Santa Barbara’s Arts District.
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