Parks & Recreation News

The Junior Lifeguard Fiesta Invitational Competition returns to East Beach on Friday, July 14.

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…

The City of Santa Barbara has announced the return of the annual Fourth of July Celebration. Hosted by the Waterfront and Parks and Recreation Departments, the yearly tradition will transform Santa Barbara’s waterfront for a full day of…

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought large crowds and a range of musical entertainment to Chase Palm Park since…

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of the Summer Nights teen program, held in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) and new this year, the United Boys and Girls…

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 100 volunteers for another large-scale trail volunteer day to repair damage caused by the winter storms. The first event, held in April, brought out more…

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 of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with the Fire Department, aims to…

May is National Water Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading…

In honor of Arbor Day, the City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry program held tree-planting events across local school campuses this week. The events aimed to provide interactive learning experiences to educate children about the…