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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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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 Parma Park Sustainable Trails Project aimed to improve and expand the trail system within one of Santa Barbara’s largest open space parks.
The Plaza del Mar Band Shell Renovation Project aimed to return a vibrant space for music, art, culture, and community events to one of Santa Barbara's oldest parks.
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 Shoreline Park Fence and Pathway Relocation project will relocate 620 linear feet of blufftop fencing and 1,200 square feet of concrete pathway inland away from the receding bluff.
The Thousand Steps Repair Project includes demolition and reconstruction of the lowest 24 steps, the installation of ten additional concrete steps to extend the stairway below the wintertime scoured beach condition, and more.
Ongoing turf renovations and irrigation upgrades will increase the safety, function, and beauty of Santa Barbara's parks.
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.