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Tennis campers practice their forehand technique
Fall and Winter Camps to Keep Kids Active this Holiday Season
The Parks and Recreation Department will offer five Thanksgiving break camps and three winter break camps to keep kids active this holiday season. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis at SBParksAndRec.org.
An aerial view of Douglas Family Preserve
Improvements in Douglas Family Preserve Begin This Week
Planned improvements in Douglas Family Preserve will begin this month, including wildfire prevention, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and removal of hazardous trees.
Anapamu Italian Stone Pines
Commission to Consider Planting Native Tree Species on East Anapamu Street
The Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to consider a recommendation to restore the tree canopy on the 300 to 800 blocks of East Anapamu Street with native coast live oaks instead of Italian stone pines. 
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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…
City of Santa Barbara News
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…
City of Santa Barbara News
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…
City of Santa Barbara News
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…
Vendor Space
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…
City of Santa Barbara News
Volunteers hike with tools for trail restoration
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Region’s Highly Used Trails
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 100 volunteers on Saturday, September 16, for its third large-scale trail restoration event of 2023. Previous events, held in April and June, brought…
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