Virtual Public Workshop
All are welcome to join a Virtual Public Workshop for
Parks, Recreation, and Trails Planning for the County of Santa Barbara
Thursday, December 8 at 5:00 PM
Parks, Recreation, and Trails Planning for the County of Santa Barbara
Thursday, December 8 at 5:00 PM
Recreation planning in the County of Santa Barbara (County) is guided by several interrelated documents that serve different purposes. The Comprehensive Plan provides goals and policies to guide land use and development and the Land Use Development Code (LUDC) regulates development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. This existing recreation policy framework is outdated and no longer reflects current and future needs for parks, recreation, and trails.
The County is developing potential amendments to its recreation policy framework to guide the long-term provision of parks, recreation, and trails in unincorporated areas. These amendments will provide goals and policies for park and recreation projects and support for implementation of the Countywide Recreation Master Plan, which is currently under development. The amendments will help implement the Recreation Master Plan to meet the needs of communities that currently lack adequate access to parks and recreation facilities.
The County is seeking public participation in the development of new goals and policies for parks, recreation, and trails, including:
We invite everyone receiving this notice to spread the word about this important opportunity to participate in recreation planning for the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County. We look forward to your participation at the virtual workshop!
Please register to receive a link to join the virtual meeting.
The County is developing potential amendments to its recreation policy framework to guide the long-term provision of parks, recreation, and trails in unincorporated areas. These amendments will provide goals and policies for park and recreation projects and support for implementation of the Countywide Recreation Master Plan, which is currently under development. The amendments will help implement the Recreation Master Plan to meet the needs of communities that currently lack adequate access to parks and recreation facilities.
The County is seeking public participation in the development of new goals and policies for parks, recreation, and trails, including:
- Parks serving local neighborhoods and communities
- Sports fields and courts
- Community centers and recreational facilities, including pools and aquatic centers
- Trails for hiking, biking, and equestrians
- Coastal access and beaches
- Camping and low-cost overnight accommodations
- Rural and agricultural recreation and agritourism
- Equitable access & recreation for all
- Sustainable recreation
- Community health and active living
- Public-private partnerships to support public recreation projects
We invite everyone receiving this notice to spread the word about this important opportunity to participate in recreation planning for the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County. We look forward to your participation at the virtual workshop!
Please register to receive a link to join the virtual meeting.
What is the Recreation Master Plan?
Access to recreation is an essential part of sustainable communities. Our parks build community, provide space for physical activity, benefit the local economy, and foster environmental conservation. The Recreation Master Plan will guide development of new parks, trails, and recreational facilities in your community. This means more opportunities for you to get outside and play or have fun indoors. The Master Plan will address recreation needs throughout Santa Barbara County and plan for parks, sports fields and courts, trails, campgrounds, aquatic and community centers, bike paths, equestrian facilities, and much more in your community.
The Recreation Master Plan will take shape through the following steps in 2021 - 2022.
The Recreation Master Plan will take shape through the following steps in 2021 - 2022.
How can I get involved?
- Take our recreation needs survey! We also have a kids’ survey for the little ones.
- Join our mailing list below to receive updates!
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on our whereabouts and progress on the project. #StartAtThePark #SBCRecPlan
- Find us at community events and stop by our booth. We’ll be at parks, hiking trailheads, and other outdoor places to hear from you.
- Standby for more info about public workshops to learn more and tell us about your ideas, interests, and desires for better recreation in Santa Barbara County.
- Share this with your family, friends, and associates. Your input is essential to the success of this project to benefit your community.
