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Commissioners and community speakers said Jack O'Connell and other fields suffer from unsafe turf and infrastructure problems: large holes in outfields, a broken backstop, uneven surfaces and insufficient lighting and water. Several speakers said those conditions force local teams to travel to other communities for home games and reduce the quality of youth sports programs. Participants also noted there is no dedicated baseball field in the city; an existing softball field is not suitable for youth baseball leagues.

The commission discussed funding strategies, including applying for state and federal grants and pursuing private donors. One commissioner said discussions with the state representative’s office and the congressional district office recommended that the city include park upgrades as a top city priority when officials visit to advocate for funding; without that designation, it is harder to compete for grant money.

Commissioners debated whether to restore natural grass or install artificial turf. Proponents of turf noted local high schools use turf, that turf reduces long-term maintenance and can improve safety and playability; opponents raised concerns about upfront costs and site preparation (grading, drainage and sprinkler work). A participant referenced the Lompoc High School field process and a partial grant through Cabrillo and a $5,000 Chumash contribution as examples of funding pieces that can help but said larger donors will likely be required for a full conversion.

Commissioners also discussed the Junior Giants youth baseball program and said the league pays for equipment and registration, but the program still requires a playable field. Participants described previous momentum lost when a state natural-resources grant was not awarded and stressed the importance of reviving the funding conversation now.

Next steps at the meeting included proposals to restart grant-seeking conversations, to consider placing park upgrades on the city’s list of priorities for state and federal advocacy, and to organize community outreach to support fundraising and grant applications. A commissioner said they have an interview scheduled with a grant administrator the following day to continue the effort.

No formal ordinance or bonding measure was proposed at the meeting; commissioners discussed options and next steps for grant applications and community engagement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Guadalupe Rec & Parks Commission Special Meeting- 09.30.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners discussed deteriorated fields at Jack O'Connell and other parks, the need to list park upgrades among city priorities to attract federal and state grants, and whether to replace natural grass with artificial turf to reduce long-term maintenance and improve playability.","taxTitle","Guadalupe City, Santa Barbara County, California","taxId",77646,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6449744,"Guadalupe schedules Halloween block party, movie night, beach hike and Día de los Muertos events",151,384000,535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5861887-532d4f80fb7079180976686fe6541a9c&start=384&end=535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5861887-532d4f80fb7079180976686fe6541a9c/thumbnail_384000.jpg","/articles/6449744/Guadalupe-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Guadalupe-schedules-Halloween-block-party-movie-night-beach-hike-and-Día-de-los-Muertos-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6449744-83dc31adc6860f7a15910f272258c901/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159365&Signature=gjABpO8B8OLssSX~Kp6s4yg02Votm1oqu021eTBl8Q8dGPUM9mXEiDh2gqowShE4q0p7H2Sj8XFaqv6fHylDKSQn9xIrv~TYwyvx0r-pVD96e-Af3mHYKM3Nd~ve8mRRle1zgegG4MyiLMMuzPLP1q0DWkQfr2uzlgcHrXOBoSunl2cc3acKvaW6m7TIEYXGW83LBQV527ysBoSQrbWmm4kLuKw1nC3v2h8uBc4p6p4eVZ1n9IATexkOQh5r5585ktghZ~XnRCm8ARPFLzoAt5msmurBDopcKzt55IG4le1ocxvz3D1zZkghZAFDu4vengGt9ws0UUnOdwqHiPRZCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Guadalupe Recreation & Parks officials announced a series of community events this fall, including a Halloween trunk-or-treat and block party on Oct. 31, a free outdoor movie night on Oct. 17, a community hike at Guadalupe Beach this Saturday at 11 a.m., and Día de los Muertos observances beginning Oct. 15 at City Hall and a community event Nov. 1 at Guadalupe Cemetery.

Organizers said the Halloween event at City Hall will run 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and include a trunk-or-treat organized by a local car club, a 50-foot inflatable slide, a projected movie, resource booths inside the auditorium, carnival-style games, a photo booth, a cake walk and a costume contest with three age categories (12 and under, 12–18, and 18 and over). Each category winner will receive a $50 cash prize. Food trucks and a snack bar will be on site; organizers said most concessions will be priced under $5. The city will close part of Tenth Street for the event and said the program can move indoors if weather forces cancellation of outdoor elements.

Movie night organizers said the Oct. 17 screening will include a full snack bar and family-friendly pricing; the film scheduled is The Nightmare Before Christmas. A separate community hike, led in part by a council member and by Ray Segovia, will meet at Guadalupe Beach parking lot at 11 a.m. this Saturday and is open to all ages and skill levels.

Parks staff announced a City Hall lobby Día de los Muertos altar display beginning Oct. 15; community members may drop off photos and small items on a schedule and items will be displayed in a locked glass case through Nov. 2. A community Día de los Muertos event at Guadalupe Cemetery will run Nov. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flowers, sweets vendors, live music (first hour), and an open mic during the second hour for community members to share stories.

Staff also noted some recurring community services: a mobile veterinary clinic is being held weekly on Wednesdays at Leborg Park and requires online sign-up; the clinic offers discounted services and limited financial assistance for qualifying pet owners. The Parks and Recreation office phone number announced at the meeting was (805) 356-3906 for scheduling or further information.

Organizers encouraged residents to attend and to contact the Parks and Recreation office with questions or to reserve display times for the City Hall altar.

The announcements were made during the commission’s public meeting; speakers asked residents to check event times and arrival locations and confirmed the city will provide alternatives if outdoor weather affects programming.","City recreation staff and commissioners announced a slate of fall events including a Halloween trunk-or-treat and block party on Oct. 31, a free movie night Oct. 17, a community hike at Guadalupe Beach and Día de los Muertos gatherings at City Hall and Guadalupe Cemetery on Oct. 15 and Nov. 1.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6449735,"Youth programs report high demand; city to install kiln and pursue Junior Giants baseball",0,2426000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5861887-532d4f80fb7079180976686fe6541a9c&start=2426&end=2426","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5861887-532d4f80fb7079180976686fe6541a9c/thumbnail_2426000.jpg","/articles/6449735/Guadalupe-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Youth-programs-report-high-demand-city-to-install-kiln-and-pursue-Junior-Giants-baseball","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6449735-76ee480db558e364b05db52132cecfaa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159365&Signature=jl3O9ADXUihY9Ewx38TqCskE24wqxUxRk8veEHUxnJrkH7ADjbA~D4uViq8SbhRWxbVzxxZcKJi2k6xhdSz~0C8Th39TE8ObE3nmGOPcpXLSEkXBo68kLB6XKYDdl6qy0QRURzRVbVEd0Lm3FPKAscYT45xTu-eFtcHRCbupxK-hiwbEyEk0YkDuUkJJH9ds817n93JL-dtxLM~lA7GONNrZMCKVpHWhBsFQ9Zd~5RJlht35Y7-keRZ-8do38RiPhOKl9dvNj9eYmlMv0vur0fcQtRsUdwgERSRcCWmEuAU-4Ov9duLvXgavyLoeYEDQhaJZjXwUILbVa5Eh2l3lHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff and commissioners told the Recreation & Parks Commission that youth programs at city facilities have grown and are operating near capacity, and outlined near-term steps to expand programming.

A staff member confirmed the city’s ceramics program will receive a kiln next Thursday; staff said the kiln installation will allow development of initial ceramics projects with an expected program start this winter. Commissioners also reported a photography program and an after-school “power hour” running successfully at a local youth center; a staff member identified by first name (Daisy) was mentioned as associated with programming.

Commissioners said they have applied to bring the Junior Giants program (run by the San Francisco Giants) to the city. They noted the program typically pays for equipment and registration, making it free for participants, but emphasized that the city still needs a playable baseball field to host the program locally.

Meeting participants also reported fluctuating participation in drop-in volleyball and basketball sessions—some weeks a low turnout limits games, while other weeks turnout is strong. Commissioners said they are monitoring participation and considering outreach or promotional changes to boost consistent attendance.

The meeting record contained no formal votes specific to program budgets or staffing; commissioners asked staff to continue scheduling, outreach and facility preparations so programming can expand once fields and indoor program capacity allow.","Commissioners and staff said youth programs are operating at or near capacity, the city expects to install a ceramics kiln next week and has applied to bring the Junior Giants youth baseball program—though lack of a playable field remains a barrier.","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners urge push for funding to fix Guadalupe ballfields and parks; turf debated as option

Guadalupe schedules Halloween block party, movie night, beach hike and Día de los Muertos events

Youth programs report high demand; city to install kiln and pursue Junior Giants baseball