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Volunteers hike with tools for trail restoration
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Region’s Highly Used Trails
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 100 volunteers on Saturday, September 16, for its third large-scale trail restoration event of 2023. Previous events, held in April and June, brought…
August 31, 2023
Painters from local companies painting the walls of Skater's Point skatepark
Local Companies Refresh Skater’s Point Skatepark
Skater’s Point Skatepark is looking refreshed, thanks to the generosity of local painting companies. On Wednesday, August 23, a group of professional painters from 10 local companies came together to give the walls of the 14,600-square-…
August 23, 2023
City staff, Councilmembers, and PARC Foundation representative pose in front of Plaza del Mar Band Shell
Groundbreaking Marks New Chapter for Plaza del Mar Band Shell
Construction is underway to renovate the Plaza del Mar Band Shell, a designated City Landmark initially built in 1919. The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department marked the occasion on Wednesday, August 16, with a…
August 16, 2023
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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…
June 26, 2023
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
June 20, 2023
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…
June 13, 2023
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…
June 7, 2023
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…
May 25, 2023
Herd of sheep grazing in Parma Park near trail sign
Grazers to Visit Five City Parks Ahead of Wildfire Season
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 of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with the Fire Department, aims to…
May 22, 2023
Children in pool following directions of swim instructor
Low-Cost Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs Offered This Summer
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…
May 3, 2023
A student shovels dirt onto a new Cherry laurel tree
City Forestry Program Celebrates Arbor Day at Local Schools
In honor of Arbor Day, the City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry program held tree-planting events across local school campuses this week. The events aimed to provide interactive learning experiences to educate children about the…
April 27, 2023
Turf at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Winter and Spring Turf Renovations and Irrigation Upgrades Completed
Work to improve the safety and function of turf at Alameda Park, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, and Chase Palm Park wraps up this week, and the temporary fencing installed to protect the turf will be removed. Parks and Recreation staff…
City of Santa Barbara News
April 25, 2023
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