Parks and Recreation Projects

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 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 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.

The City is creating a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan to shape the future of Santa Barbara's parks, recreation facilities, and community programs.

The Reimagining of Franceschi House aims to create an open-air public space that honors the legacy of the building and its previous owners, botanist Francesco Franceschi and social reformer and philanthropist Alden Freeman.

The Parks and Recreation Department and Fire Department have partnered to improve the community’s fire resilience and reduce the risk and severity of wildfires in the city's open space parks.