County of Santa Barbara Community Services Department

02/20/2026

Apply to become a Santa Barbara County Lifeguard! Application deadline is Tuesday, February 24th at 4:59pm PST

-Application must be submitted before attending a tryout.

Tryouts are scheduled for March 7 and March 14 at Arroyo B***o Beach County Park (Hendry’s Beach).

See application for details.

Applicants must complete a 1000 meter ocean swim in under 20 minutes to receive an interview. Wetsuits, goggles and swim caps ARE allowed.
Interviews will be held SAME DAY as tryout swim.

01/30/2026

12/11/2025

12/02/2025

The Revised Draft Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan is now here!

Visit www.sbcrecplan.com to view the plan.

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the County Planning Department and County Parks Division will conduct a workshop with the County Planning Commission regarding the upcoming Comprehensive Plan and Ordinance Amendments related to the Recreation Master Plan.

10/25/2025

We’re proud to support our local veterans and their families. Stop by the County Parks booth for free giveaways and say hello to Rangers Dominic May and Justin Daglis!

The event is happening today at the Santa Maria Fairpark!

09/22/2025

You’re Invited: Public Workshop on Coastal Resilience in the Goleta Slough

Tuesday, October 14 · 5:30 - 7pm
Goleta Community Center
5679 Hollister Avenue Goleta, CA 93117

Resilient Cities Catalyst is thrilled to invite you to join Goleta Slough Management Committee and Heal the Ocean for the first public workshop to develop a shared vision and advance coastal resilience for communities and systems in across the Goleta Slough in the face of increased impacts of climate change and other challenges. Your perspectives will directly inform future multibenefit projects impacting the Slough. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to learn about the initiative and provide input on their experiences with the slough, including:

- Elevating your priorities for the region
- Envisioning a resilient future for the slough and its surrounding assets like Goleta Beach and the Santa Barbara Airport
- Identifying how climate change and environmental considerations related to the Slough may impact local communities

Light refreshments and snacks will be available. If you have any questions, please reach out to Laura Barron at [email protected].

RSVP on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-workshop-on-resilience-in-the-goleta-slough-tickets-1680989116699

08/21/2025

07/24/2025

Want to make your home healthier and more comfortable? The County of Santa Barbara is giving away free electric appliances to eligible residents who reside in a priority community or participate in a qualifying public assistance program.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more, review your eligibility, and apply by August 22nd!

https://www.countyofsb.org/4700/Green-Appliance-Giveaway

06/23/2025

Next week! 🌎 Join Community Environmental Council (CEC) and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper at CEC's Environmental Hub on Wednesday, 6/25, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for the 4th annual Plastic-Free Expo. This family-friendly event will feature local organizations, businesses, and government agencies committed to sharing practical, impactful ways to reduce your plastic waste and embrace sustainable alternatives.

Enjoy free refreshments, enter to win eco-friendly prizes, and learn about local plastic-free initiatives from:
🌱 Community Environmental Council (CEC)
🌊 Santa Barbara Channelkeeper
🗞️ Santa Barbara Green Guide
🌳 City of Goleta Government Environmental Services
🏡 City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience Department
🏛️ County of Santa Barbara
🏵 EcoStiks
🌿 Explore Ecology
🪸 Heal the Ocean
🧴 Mission Refill
🌎 Planet Protectors SB
💼 Green Business Santa Barbara County
🧼 Sunkissed Pantry
🐚 collective art making

RSVP is strongly encouraged: cec.pub/plasticfree-2025

05/20/2025

Congratulations to our Sustainability Division are in order! 🎊

Central Coast Section - American Planning Association, California Chapter hosted its annual Planning Awards Event on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

The County of Santa Barbara was awarded the Resilience and Sustainability Award of Merit in recognition of the 2030 Climate Action Plan and Environmental Impact Report, alongside our partners at Rincon Consultants, Inc. and BluePoint Planning.

Sustainability Division Manager, Garrett Wong, was present to accept the award on behalf of the County, accompanied by Erica Linard from Rincon.

Congratulations to Garrett and the Sustainability Division team!

Community participation is key to the success of the County’s climate goals. Sign up for Climate Resilient SBC to log your sustainability and climate actions at ClimateResilientSBC.org today! ⚡♻️🤝

05/09/2025

The County of Santa Barbara is currently accepting applications for a Park Maintenance Worker to fill (1) vacancy at Cachuma Lake. For more information on this opportunity please visit www.SbCountyJobs.com.

The deadline to apply is 05/14/25 at 5pm. PST.