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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 announces the return of Concerts in the Park. This free, family-friendly summer tradition has drawn large crowds and showcased a diverse range of musical talent at Chase Palm Park…
    An aerial view shows Ambassador Park leading to the ocean
    Open House for Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park
    The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host an open house for community members to learn more about a project designed to celebrate and honor Chumash culture and history at Ambassador Park. The park site was…
    Kids playing in the pool
    Seasonal Pools to Reopen for Summer
    The City of Santa Barbara will open two seasonal pools for the summer. Oak Park Wading Pool and Ortega Park Swimming Pool will open June 22. Both pools are free for public use and have lifeguards on duty. The City’s year-round pool, Los…
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Camper riding a skateboard is helped by a counselor holding their hands
Now Hiring for Summer Job Opportunities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly employees to support summer programs and services ahead of peak season. Seasonal positions play a critical role in the operation of summer camps, seasonal…
Aerial shot of construction at Dwight Murphy Field
Transformation of Dwight Murphy Field Begins to Take Shape
Construction continues at Dwight Murphy Field as crews make steady progress on underground infrastructure and begin assembling key park features. As of March 2026, the Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project passed 36% completion.
Large crowd gathers for a free concert in Chase Palm Park
Band Applications Open for Concerts in the Park
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…
Participants swing dance to live music in the Carrillo Ballroom
Friday Night Swing Returns in 2026
Join the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Sylvia Sykes and the Santa Barbara Swing Dance Committee for another year of Friday Night Swing. 
Participant dances at the Adapted Recreation Spring Fling
Adapted Valentine's Day Dance Welcomes All Abilities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department's Adapted Recreation Program is hosting its annual Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Campers in tie-dye shirts sit and focus on the camp counselors
2026 Summer Camp Offerings and Registration Date Announced
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for summer camps on Wednesday, February 4. Families can choose from 15 camps for children ages 5-17, with topics including art, business, engineering,…
Franceschi House appears through trees
Reimagining Franceschi House to Return to Historic Landmarks Commission
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will present a preliminary design for Reimagining Franceschi House to the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, for review.…
Volunteers work on rose bushes as Mission Historical Park
Annual Rose Pruning Day Set for January 10
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its Annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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.
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