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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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Community members play basketball on the new court at Bohnett Park
New and Upgraded Sports Courts Provide More Opportunities To Play
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…
Large crowd gathers for a free concert in Chase Palm Park
Concerts in the Park Series Returns to Chase Palm Park This Month
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of the annual concert series, Concerts in the Park.
Young swimmer receives instruction from Swim Instructor at Ortega Park Pool
Free, Seasonal Pools Open for Summer
The City of Santa Barbara will open two seasonal pools for the summer. Oak Park Wading Pool will open June 17 and Ortega Park Swimming Pool will open June 22.
Volunteers work during a trail restoration event
Volunteer Trail Restoration Event Marks First Step to Reopening San Ysidro Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 75 volunteers to begin trail restoration efforts on the San Ysidro Trail, a U.S. Forest Service trail within the Los Padres National Forest. The trail…
Children's Fiesta Parade colorful float with participants all smiles.
Applications Now Open for the 92nd Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the annual El Desfile de los Niños (Children's Parade), a cherished family-friendly event during the week-long Old Spanish Days Fiesta. The parade, now…
Anapamu Italian Stone Pines
Pruning and Removal of Select Anapamu Street Italian Stone Pines to Begin Next Month
The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry staff will remove five Italian stone pines on East Anapamu Street after a comprehensive assessment identified the aging trees as a threat to public safety. Several of the remaining trees will…
An aerial view of Douglas Family Preserve
Community Meeting to Discuss Upcoming Improvements at Douglas Family Preserve
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a public meeting to discuss upcoming improvements at the Douglas Family Preserve, the City’s most highly trafficked open space park. The park’s coastal bluffs offer…
Franceschi Park Aerial View
Survey to Rank Design Concepts for Site of Franceschi House Now Open
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input for a future project at the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park.
Herd of sheep graze at Mission Historical Park to help maintain defensible space ahead of wildfire season
Grazing Sheep Return to Santa Barbara Parks Ahead of Wildfire Season
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments are deploying a herd of sheep to graze approximately 15 acres of open space across four City park properties. The work aims to remove overgrown grass and brush ahead of…
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