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Last updated on February 6, 2008

The mission and purpose of the Department is:

to provide clean and safe parks, beaches and recreation facilities.
to enhance Santa Barbara's beauty.
to promote stewardship of resources.
to provide quality recreation and cultural experiences and community services to benefit the quality of life for Santa Barbara resident s.

Description:
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department proudly offers a wide range of parks, facilities, and programs designed to serve the needs of the community. The staff of Parks and Recreation is dedicated to providing the best possible activities and facilities for your enjoyment.

Right to Leisure
The pursuit of leisure is a condition necessary for human dignity and well being. Leisure is a part of a healthy lifestyle and a productive life. Every individual is entitled to the opportunity to express unique interest and pursue, develop and improve talents and abilities. People are entitled to opportunities and services in the most inclusive setting. The right to choose from a full array of recreation opportunities offered in diverse settings and environments and requiring different levels of competency should be provided.
(National Therapeutic Recreation Society statement on inclusion)

Contact person: Terri Yamada, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (805) 897-2425

Address:

620 Laguna Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Government/City_Directory/Parks_and_Recreation/

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