Parks & Recreation News

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 100 volunteers for a morning of trail restoration on National Public Lands Day, an annual observance when volunteers across the country work together to…

Celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, August 26, by taking your dog to one of Santa Barbara's beautiful parks, trails, or beaches. Not sure where to go? Here's a handy list to plan your pup's next adventure!

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a second public meeting to discuss upcoming improvements at the Douglas Family Preserve. The Department aims to balance the open space park’s mix of recreational uses with…

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting event at Plaza del Mar (131 Castillo St.) on Wednesday, August 21, at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the completed renovation of the park’s historic Band Shell.

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will present a conceptual design for Reimagining Franceschi House to the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, for Concept Review.

The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry staff will begin the final planned Italian stone pine removal on East Anapamu Street next week after a biologist deemed a previously active bird’s nest inactive.

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the completion of the Parma Park Sustainable Trails Project, a multi-phased effort to improve and expand the trail system in one of Santa Barbara’s largest parks.

July is Parks Make Life Better Month and the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is offering plenty of opportunities for the community to come together and celebrate!

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has installed one new sports court and upgraded another court to create more free recreational opportunities for the community. Both projects were funded by a Community Development…