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Architectural board grants final approval for Ortega Park master plan with conditions

Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review · October 28, 2025
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Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review granted final approval for the Ortega Park master plan, approving community-driven renovations including a pool, skate park, sport courts and extensive mural preservation with conditions on gates and window treatment.

The Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review on Oct. 27 granted final approval to the Ortega Park master plan, a multi-phase renovation project for the full city block at 604 East Ortega Street that includes a new swimming pool, wading pool and water slide, a skate park, splash pad, sports courts, synthetic turf playing field and new buildings for restrooms and maintenance.

Board members voted to approve final plans after presentations from city Parks and Recreation staff and the project design team. Justin Vanmullen, capital project supervisor for the Parks and Recreation Department, summarized the decade-long public process, saying the master plan was…

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