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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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.
Creek Week logo with photo of community members touring Barger Canyon
Creek Week Begins Saturday!
Santa Barbara's 23rd annual Creek Week celebration takes place September 17 – 24. Creek Week is an annual opportunity for community members to learn more about our local creeks, watersheds, and the ocean through a series…
Lawn and steps leading to Carousel House
Venue Discounts Offered to Local Residents and Nonprofits
City of Santa Barbara residents and nonprofits can receive a discount on reservations at event venues managed by the Parks and Recreation Department with proof of residence. In addition to discounted rates, most indoor venues include…
Creek Week logo with illustration of a fish swimming upstream toward foothills. Text includes "Celebrate Creek Week! September 17 - 24, 2022. (Facebook icon) SBCreekWeek, SBCreekWeek.com, Santa Barbara Goleta, UCSB, Carpinteria."
Celebrate Creek Week September 17 - 24
Santa Barbara’s 23rd Creek Week will take place Saturday, September 17 through Saturday, September 24. Community members are invited to join in and learn how they can help protect our creeks, watersheds, and ocean through a …
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Preparations Underway for the Return of Fiesta
The Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration will return in its entirety for the first time since 2019 with two parades, two mercados, a carnival site, and various events throughout the city between Wednesday, August 3 and Saturday, August 6.…
Andrée Clark Bird Refuge
Construction of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge Restoration to Begin August 1
Construction of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge Restoration Project will begin on Monday, August 1 and is anticipated to be complete in December. Project elements include replacing the weir gate with an improved design, construction of…
Oak Park Stage
City of Santa Barbara to Celebrate Oak Park Dance Floor Restoration
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to join Mayor Randy Rowse and the Santa Barbara City Council for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the
Los Voladores de Papantla mural at Eastside Neighborhood Park
Indigenous Murals Blessed and Unveiled at Eastside Neighborhood Park
On June 21, the Parks and Recreation Department hosted a blessing ceremony at Eastside Neighborhood Park of Los Voladores de Papantla. A newly created mural, as well as three recently re-envisioned murals by local artist and…
Community members attend Concerts in the Park
Concerts in the Park are Back
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is excited to emerge from the pandemic and announce the return of the Concerts in the Park for its 21st season. The wildly popular summer concert series will kick off on Thursday,…
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