Parks and Recreation Projects

The Alameda Park Bandstand Repair project will revive one of Santa Barbara’s oldest and most idyllic entertainment venues.

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.

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.

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.

The Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park seeks to increase the community's use of the park while celebrating and honoring Chumash cultural heritage.

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.

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.

The Louise Lowry Davis Center has served as a community recreation center since 1933. Built in 1923, the building was originally part of Santa Barbara’s first public high school. When the high school relocated in 1924, the building…

The revitalization of Ortega Park will include a year-round sports field, a community pool, an all-wheel design skatepark, a playground, and a community plaza to host large events.