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Herd of sheep graze at Mission Historical Park to help maintain defensible space ahead of wildfire season
Grazing Sheep Return to Santa Barbara Parks Ahead of Wildfire Season
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments are deploying a herd of sheep to graze approximately 15 acres of open space across four City park properties. The work aims to remove overgrown grass and brush ahead of…
Swim instructor guides a young swimmer as they learn to kick
City Offering Low-Cost Youth Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs
May is National Water Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading…
Aerial view of Franceschi Park
Public Workshop to Review Concept Designs for Site of Franceschi House
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input for a future project at the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park. After multiple attempts to restore the building since 1971, the City Council…
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Los Banos del Mar pool
Los Baños del Mar Upcoming Maintenance Closure
Los Baños del Mar will be closed for routine maintenance from Saturday, 8/19 through Sunday, 8/27. The historic 50-meter beachside pool will be drained and refilled and the expansion lines will be replaced. This is a preventative…
Fitness equipment at Parque de los Niños
Public Fitness Stations Installed in Parque de los Niños
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has completed a project to install fitness equipment in Parque de los Niños. The project aims to provide new recreational opportunities within the small lower…
Sheep in a field with a play icon
WATCH: Ewe-nique Collab: City Parks & Rec and Fire Join Forces with Sheep to Preserve Defensible Space
A herd of 275 sheep is set to graze approximately 25 acres across five parks ahead of wildfire season. The project, led by the City Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Fire Department, aims to maintain defensible…
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Junior lifeguards compete at the Fiesta Invitational
Junior Lifeguard Competition Returns to East Beach
The Junior Lifeguard Fiesta Invitational Competition returns to East Beach on Friday, July 14.
Children's Fiesta Parade
91st Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade Accepting Entries
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting entry forms to participate in this year’s Children’s Fiesta Parade. The parade, a longtime tradition for local families, will celebrate its…
Fireworks over West Beach
Fourth of July Celebration to Bring Full Day of Festivities to Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara has announced the return of the annual Fourth of July Celebration. Hosted by the Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments, the yearly tradition will transform Santa Barbara’s waterfront for a full day of…
City of Santa Barbara News
Attendees of Concerts in the Park enjoying live music
Concerts in the Park Series Returns This July
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought large crowds and a range of musical entertainment to Chase Palm Park since…
Teens at Sumer Nights program gather for a photo
Free Teen Program ‘Summer Nights’ Returns for Second Year
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of the Summer Nights teen program, held in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) and new this year, the United Boys and Girls…
Trail volunteers posing and smiling
Second Large-Scale Trail Volunteer Day Announced
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 100 volunteers for another large-scale trail volunteer day to repair damage caused by the winter storms. The first event, held in April, brought out more…
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