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Home MenuJuly is Parks and Recreation Month
Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month throughout July with the City of Goleta! The City has 16 beautiful parks, a variety of recreation amenities, and 14 breathtaking open spaces for you to enjoy throughout the 31 days of July and all year long!
Parks and Recreation Calendar
As a helpful tool to get you started, the City has created a fun-filled calendar of outdoor activities for July, highlighting an activity or event for each day of the month. Download the calendar here. Activities and events on this calendar are meant as suggestions or ideas, but feel free to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in your own way.
Parks and Recreation Activity Book
Download the Parks and Recreation Activity Book or pick up a copy at City Hall, the Goleta Community Center or the Goleta Express Library!
Event Spotlight
Check out the different ways to Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in Goleta!
| Event Name | Time | Location | Event Description |
| Summer Lunch at The Park | Monday-Friday, Through August 7th, 11:30AM-1:00PM | Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park (170 S. Kellogg Ave) |
Free Summer lunches will be available to children under the age of 18 at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park. Lunches provided by Santa Barbara Unified School District |
| Saturday, July 4th, Doors Open at 6:00PM | Dos Pueblos High School O'Leary Stadium (7266 Alameda Ave) |
Celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th Anniversary with a free community event featuring food, activities, music, and a drone show at Dos Pueblos High School! |
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| FIFA Watch Party | Tuesday July 14th, Doors Open at 11:30AM | Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Ave) |
Calling all soccer fans! You are invited to join the community for the FIFA World Cup Semi-Final at Goleta Community Center. Enjoy the game with fellow fans as your cheer for your favorite team! |
| Free Pickleball Skills Clinic |
Saturday, July 18th and 25th, Adult Session (Ages 15+) Kids Session (Ages 7-14) |
Goleta Community Center Courts (5679 Hollister Ave located behind the main building) |
Learn the basics of pickleball in this instructor-led clinic designed for beginners. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the game, including rules, scoring, basic strokes, court positioning, and gameplay while practicing skills through guided activities in a fun and welcoming environment. No prior pickleball experience is required and paddles will be available for use (you are more than welcome to bring your own from home). Please bring a water bottle, sun protection, and comfortable athletic shoes suitable for court play. This is a free, one-time clinic, and advance registration is required as space is limited. Visit the registration page below for more information! |
| Free Skate Day at Ice in Paradise | Sunday, July 26th, 1:30-3:30PM | Ice in Paradise (6985 Santa Felicia Dr) |
Are you an avid skater or looking for something fun to do? Ice in Paradise is happy to announce a free day of skating for all ages! From 1:30-3:30 on July 26th, admission and skate rental fees will be waived allowing anyone to enjoy the day skating for free! |
Additional Resources
Goleta Valley Historical Society (GVHS) - The GVHS is hosting a variety of events in July and throughout the summer. Visit their website to learn more about these events.
Goleta Valley Library - Interested in all things Library? Click on the link to learn amore about services, opportunities and events!
The Home Depot - Visit the Home Depot website to register for the children workshops!
Michael's - Visit the Michaels website to register for the children workshops!
Santa Barbara Audubon Society - Visit the Audubon Society's website to learn more about the different species found in at local parks. You can also download a checklist of Local Birds and other learning materials by clicking here.