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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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Kids World playground surrounded by trees
Kids’ World Playground to Close for Maintenance
Kids’ World, the 8,000-square-foot wooden playground within Alameda Park, will be closed for regularly scheduled maintenance from Tuesday, September 5, through Thursday, September 14. The unique all-wood structure requires…
Painters from local companies painting the walls of Skater's Point skatepark
Local Companies Refresh Skater’s Point Skatepark
Skater’s Point Skatepark is looking refreshed, thanks to the generosity of local painting companies. On Wednesday, August 23, a group of professional painters from 10 local companies came together to give the walls of the 14,600-square-…
City staff, Councilmembers, and PARC Foundation representative pose in front of Plaza del Mar Band Shell
Groundbreaking Marks New Chapter for Plaza del Mar Band Shell
Construction is underway to renovate the Plaza del Mar Band Shell, a designated City Landmark initially built in 1919. The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department marked the occasion on Wednesday, August 16, with a…
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Venue Rental Discounts Offered to Residents and Nonprofits
Now is the time to book a venue for your holiday parties and year-end meetings, and the Parks and Recreation Department has plenty of options, including beachfront properties, historic landmarks, community centers, and group picnic sites.…
City of Santa Barbara News
Los Banos del Mar pool
Los Baños del Mar Upcoming Maintenance Closure
Los Baños del Mar will be closed for routine maintenance from Saturday, 8/19 through Sunday, 8/27. The historic 50-meter beachside pool will be drained and refilled and the expansion lines will be replaced. This is a preventative…
Fitness equipment at Parque de los Niños
Public Fitness Stations Installed in Parque de los Niños
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has completed a project to install fitness equipment in Parque de los Niños. The project aims to provide new recreational opportunities within the small lower…
Sheep in a field with a play icon
WATCH: Ewe-nique Collab: City Parks & Rec and Fire Join Forces with Sheep to Preserve Defensible Space
A herd of 275 sheep is set to graze approximately 25 acres across five parks ahead of wildfire season. The project, led by the City Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Fire Department, aims to maintain defensible…
City of Santa Barbara News
Junior lifeguards compete at the Fiesta Invitational
Junior Lifeguard Competition Returns to East Beach
The Junior Lifeguard Fiesta Invitational Competition returns to East Beach on Friday, July 14.
Children's Fiesta Parade
91st Annual Children’s Fiesta Parade Accepting Entries
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting entry forms to participate in this year’s Children’s Fiesta Parade. The parade, a longtime tradition for local families, will celebrate its…
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