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Wildfire resiliency staff pose in front of Giraffes at the SB Zoo
Wildfire Resiliency Project Provides Food and Fun for Animals at Santa Barbara Zoo
The City of Santa Barbara’s Wildfire Resiliency Project has found an unexpected community benefit: feeding animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
Aerial view of Dwight Murphy Field under construction
Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Reaches 25% Completion
Construction is progressing to transform the 100-year-old Dwight Murphy Field into a modern, inclusive recreation space designed to serve a broad range of users. As of October, the Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project reached 25%…
Casa Las Palmas entrance with walkway lined with plants
Casa Las Palmas Reopens After Renovation
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the reopening of the Casa Las Palmas, a popular event venue in Chase Palm Park, following a renovation project.
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A dog and owner sit on a log over looking the ocean at Douglas Family Preserve
Celebrate National Dog Day in Santa Barbara
Celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, August 26, by taking your dog to one of Santa Barbara's beautiful parks, trails, or beaches. Not sure where to go? Here's a handy list to plan your pup's next adventure!
Douglas Family Preserve sign and park in the background
Second Community Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Upcoming Improvements at Douglas Family Preserve
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a second public meeting to discuss upcoming improvements at the Douglas Family Preserve. The Department aims to balance the open space park’s mix of recreational uses with…
Plaza del Mar Band Shell and surrounding trees
Ribbon Cutting Scheduled to Celebrate Reopening of Plaza del Mar Band Shell
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting event at Plaza del Mar (131 Castillo St.) on Wednesday, August 21, at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the completed renovation of the park’s historic Band Shell.
Franceschi Park Aerial View
Reimagining Franceschi House to be Presented to Historic Landmarks Commission
The Historic Landmarks Commission will review a conceptual design for a future project at the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park.
Anapamu Italian Stone Pines
Final Scheduled Tree Removal and Future Plantings on East Anapamu Street
The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry staff will begin the final planned Italian stone pine removal on East Anapamu Street next week after a biologist deemed a previously active bird’s nest inactive.
Aerial view of the habitat restoration site in Parma Park
Completed Project in Parma Park Brings New Trails to Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the completion of the Parma Park Sustainable Trails Project, a multi-phased effort to improve and expand the trail system in one of Santa Barbara’s largest parks.
Three volunteers rake mulch at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Celebrate 'Parks Make Life Better Month' with July Events
July is Parks Make Life Better Month and the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is offering plenty of opportunities for the community to come together and celebrate!
Community members play basketball on the new court at Bohnett Park
New and Upgraded Sports Courts Provide More Opportunities To Play
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has installed one new sports court and upgraded another court to create more free recreational opportunities for the community. Both projects were funded by a Community Development…
Large crowd gathers for a free concert in Chase Palm Park
Concerts in the Park Series Returns to Chase Palm Park This Month
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of the annual concert series, Concerts in the Park.
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