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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.
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%…
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Owl Boxes Installed in Select Parks
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department recently installed owl boxes in multiple parks ahead of owl nesting season.  The chosen parks, Mission Historical Park, MacKenzie Park, and La Mesa Park, were selected based…
Three participants of the Chef Apprentice Program prep ingredients
Applications Open for Youth Chef Apprentice Program
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the 2023 Chef Apprentice Program.
an aerial view of Ortega Park
This Saturday: Ortega Park Project Community Update
Join Parks and Recreation staff at the Ortega Welcome House on Saturday to learn more about the project's community-led evolution over the past year and share your thoughts to help refine and finalize the park's design. Members of the…
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Ortega Park Community Update to Be Held on November 12
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a community event to provide an update on the Ortega Park Renewal Project and the evolution of the park’s design over the past year. The Department will also use the event…
Band Shell at Plaza del Mar
Plaza del Mar Band Shell Secures Grant Funding To Move Forward With Restoration
The project to restore the Band Shell at Plaza del Mar, one of Santa Barbara's oldest parks, has secured critical grant funding to continue the planned restoration. The structure, originally constructed in 1919, long served as a cultural…
People stroll along the sidewalk of Chase Palm Park during the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Shows
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Seeking Additional Artisans Before Holidays
The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show is seeking additional artisans to join the beachfront open-air market before the busy holiday season begins.
Assortment of bowling balls
Adapted Recreation Bowling Program Returns
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of Adapted Recreation Bowling.   
Thousand Steps stairs leading into the ocean
Thousand Steps Reopened After Safety Repairs and Improvements
Thousand Steps, a historic beach access stairway in the Mesa neighborhood, has reopened after a six-month closure. During that time, the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department made significant safety repairs and improvements…
Chromatic Gate sculpture at Cabrillo Ball Park
Cabrillo Pavilion and Cabrillo Ball Park Awarded for Community Beautification
Local nonprofit Santa Barbara Beautiful recognized two City of Santa Barbara properties during the organization's 58th annual Awards Gala on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
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