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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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Local teens gather for Youth Speak Out
Santa Barbara Youth Council to Host 2024 Youth Speak Out for Local Teens
The Fund for Santa Barbara (The FUND) has announced Santa Barbara Youth Council as one of six organizations in 2024 to receive the South County Youth Making Change Grant, a grant awarded annually to support youth-led projects impacting…
Dancers follow along during a swing dance lesson in the Carrillo Ballroom
Friday Night Swing Returns This Month
Join the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Sylvia Sykes and the Santa Barbara Swing Dance Committee for another year of Friday Night Swing.
Adapted Recreation Valentines Dance graphic with hearts in background
Valentine's Dance for All Abilities Set for February 9
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department's Adapted Recreation Program is hosting its annual Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Carrillo Street Gym, 102 E. Carrillo Street.
Franceschi House appears through trees
Community Workshop and Survey to Reimagine Franceschi House
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.
Aerial shot of Leadbetter Beach Park with green grass
Leadbetter Beach Park Reopens After Major Turf Renovation and Additional Improvements
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has reopened Leadbetter Beach Park after a 12-week closure for park improvements. The project included the park’s first turf renovation since its development in 1965. It required a…
Volunteers work on rose bushes as Mission Historical Park
Rose Pruning Day Draws Record-Breaking Turnout
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Rose Pruning Day on Saturday.January 13, 2024, at Mission Historical Park. This year's event drew a record-breaking turnout, with 150 volunteers of all ages and…
Community leaders and members cut a ribbon in front of a new playground at Eastside Park
Ribbon Cutting Marks Reopening of Eastside Neighborhood Park
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the reopening of Eastside Neighborhood Park after a multi-phase park improvement project.
Junior Lifeguard bear crawls across the sand in a relay competition
2024 Summer Camp Offerings and Registration Date Announced
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for summer camps on Friday, February 2. Families can choose from dozens of camps for children ages 4-17, with topics including art, business, engineering…
A tall colorful playground behind a grove of oak trees in Eastside Neighborhood Park
Eastside Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for January 11
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting event at Eastside Neighborhood Park (118 N Soledad St) on Thursday, January 11, at 1 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Randy Rowse and…
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