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Three trail restoration volunteers smiling
Jesusita Trail Volunteer Event Postponed to May 4
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 75 volunteers for the first large-scale trail volunteer day of 2024. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to attend the event to learn about…
Nature Camp counselors lead kids in a song and dance
Summer Jobs Offer Early Career Development for Teens and Young Adults
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…
Adams Elementary students help staff plant a new tree on Arbor Day
Arbor Week Brings More Trees to Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry program celebrated Arbor Week by planting new trees across the city. The observance is recognized in California from March 7 through March 14.
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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 while…
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…
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat Returns October 27
Join Parks and Recreation, SBPAL, and the Santa Barbara Youth Council for a free Trunk or Treat event. Families are invited to wear costumes, collect candy, and vote for their favorite decorated trunk. Local businesses and organizations…
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A group of volunteers pose for a picture in Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden with rakes in hand
Weekly Volunteer Program Returns to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
A popular volunteer program has returned to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department is inviting volunteers of all skill levels to assist in caring for the downtown park, often called the…
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Vendor Spaces Available to Local Artisans
Become a part of the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show just in time for the holiday season. Display your products to visitors and locals on Cabrillo Boulevard at the City's weekly open-air market every Sunday. Artisans must be residents…
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