Santa Barbara Launches Survey to Guide Future Park Improvements

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara residents are being asked to weigh in on the future of the city’s parks, recreation facilities and programs.

The city has launched a community survey as part of its Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

Feedback will help identify priorities and guide future improvements across Santa Barbara’s parks and open spaces.

The survey is available in English and Spanish and will remain open through October 31st.

The Parks and Recreation Department will also hold six in-person workshops and one virtual workshop this month.

Each session will include information about the planning process along with time for residents to ask questions and share feedback.

City leaders welcome people of all ages to participate.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Workshops
October 14 through October 24
Series Info

From the City of Santa Barbara:

Community Workshop # 1
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Riviera Ridge School (2130 Mission Ridge Road)

Community Workshop #2
Thursday, October 15, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
MacKenzie Center (3111 State Street)

Community Workshop #3
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
La Cumbre Junior High (2255 Modoc Road)

Community Workshop #4
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Washington Elementary (290 Lighthouse Road)

Community Workshop #5
Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Louise Lowry Davis Center (111 W. Victoria Street)

Community Workshop #6
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Franklin Neighborhood Center (1136 E. Montecito Street)

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Register for the Zoom webinar

Learn more about the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and take the survey at Parks and Recreation Master (SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PRMP).

The Latest Breaking News, Weather Alerts, Sports and More Anytime On Our Mobile Apps. Keep Up With the Latest Articles by Signing Up for the News Channel 3-12 Newsletter.