The Library Avenue Book Return will be unavailable during Library Garage (Lot 7) Construction

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

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We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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Large crowd gathers for a free concert in Chase Palm Park
Concerts in the Park Series Returns to Chase Palm Park this July
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of the annual concert series, Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought large crowds and a range of musical entertainment…
Groundbreaking guests wearing hard hats and holding gold shovels
Construction Underway for Full-Scale Renovation of Dwight Murphy Field
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for the long-awaited Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project. The renovation will transform the 100-year-old park into a modern, inclusive recreation space designed to serve a…
Volunteer trail worker clears an overgrown section of Jesusita trail
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Set For National Trails Day
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 75 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer day to refresh Hot Springs Trail on Saturday, June 7, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.No special…
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Volunteers work on rose bushes as Mission Historical Park
Annual Rose Pruning Day Scheduled for January 13
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Participants of the Chef Apprentice Program practice their knife skills as they dice chicken
Registration Open for Teen Chef Apprentice Program
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for the 2024 Chef Apprentice Program, a free program designed to teach local high-school-aged students critical life skills as they explore the culinary arts…
Large crowd gathers for a free concert in Chase Palm Park
Band Applications Open for 2024 Concerts in the Park Series
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking musical acts for the annual summer concert series, Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought a range of musical entertainment to Chase…
A tall colorful playground behind a grove of oak trees in Eastside Neighborhood Park
Eastside Neighborhood Park Reopens with New Amenities as Improvement Project Continues
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has reopened Eastside Neighborhood Park after the completion of several park improvements.  The multi-phase project aims to expand recreational opportunities…
Aerial view of Los Baños del Mar Pool with the city scape and mountains in background
Public Lap Swim at Los Baños del Mar
The recent time change is a great excuse to build new routines. Los Baños del Mar, the City's only year-round public pool, is open for lap swimming seven days a week, with morning, midday, and evening options. The outdoor 50-meter pool is…
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parks and rec foodbank
Nourishing Our Community: Weekly Food Distributions with Parks and Recreation
Every week, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County partner to provide free, fresh produce and healthy groceries to the community through mobile pantries and mobile farmers markets. All in need are…
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Camper backhands the ball over the net in pickleball camp
Registration Now Open for Fall and Winter Camps
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is offering fall and winter camps for the city’s youth. Youth can spend their breaks from school connecting with new friends, staying active, and engaging in a new or familiar sport.
Aerial photo of Leadbetter beach
Major Turf Renovation at Leadbetter Beach Park Begins October 23
A major turf renovation at Leadbetter Beach Park is set to start next week. The work is part of an ongoing initiative by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department to invest in the safety, function, and beauty of the City’s…
Vegetation management puts brush into a chipper
City Awarded Nearly $3 Million for Wildfire Prevention Within Open Space Parks
The City of Santa Barbara has been awarded an approximately $2.9 million CAL FIRE grant to bolster its commitment to wildfire resilience and community safety. This grant will support an ongoing collaboration between the City's Fire…
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