Tag archives: parks

Yes, SB Parks Should Benefit SB Residents!
By Jeff Giordano   |   April 22, 2025

At the April 1 Supervisor meeting a variety of monumental decisions were made – not the least of which was a 3-2 vote approving a $179M expansion of our North County Jail Mahal. A more hopeful sidenote, however, had to do with decisions that the Board made regarding our majestic open spaces. Allow me to […]

SB Eastside News: Ortega Park Revitalization Project Updates
By Joanne A Calitri   |   September 3, 2024

The SB Eastside 9.5 acres Ortega Park located next to Santa Barbara Junior High School at 640 Salsipuedes Street, is awaiting funding to proceed with a revitalization plan. Current data shows funding from the City of SB at $1,390,000 and a Community Development Block Grant at $146,690. The amount for construction of the current site […]