Recreation staff preview expanded hours, new programs and budget pressures; Play Inc. pledges support

Apr 14, 2026

Recreation staff described expanded programming, a new rec guide, swim-lesson changes, Bark Park opening and youth-center growth while the business manager flagged staffing vacancies and tight budgets; nonprofit Play Inc. says it has funds to support special projects.

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At the Santa Maria Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, recreation staff outlined program expansions ahead of summer while the department's business manager described budget shortfalls and unfilled positions that are suppressing expenditures.

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