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Cabrillo Ball Park

Courtesy of CJM::LA, photos by Holly Lepere

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ANCHORED by the iconic

Chromatic Gate created by artist, Herbert Bayer in 1991, and bathed in sunshine and ocean breeze is the quintessential public space loved by locals and visitors alike, the Cabrillo Ball Park.

The triangular shaped five–acre Cabrillo Ball Park is nestled by the East Beach Volleyball Courts and the Santa Barbara Zoo. The initial and lasting impression of the design is open, accessible, free play for all ages and abilities.

The Cabrillo Ball Park was acquired by the City of Santa Barbara between 1925 and 1927 after the land was initially used in World War II by the United States Armed Forces for housing, training, and recreation.

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It has since evolved into a free and open place for play, inclusive to all, including 13 outdoor fitness equipment stations along the perimeter of the ball park. The Parks and Recreation Department has improved the site with ADA accessibility, as well as integrating Santa Barbara native landscape in borders where the community gathers to cheer on their favorite athlete, or join in a game of ball.

Regardless of age or ability, the Cabrillo Ball Park serves as a place of pride for our City.

CABRILLO BALL PARK, 800 CABRILLO BLVD

Property Owner and Project Management: City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, Jill Zachary, Justin Van Mullem, and Keven Strasburg

Project Builder/General Contractor:

Tom and Marilyn Fkiaras, Tomar Construction, Inc. Project Landscape Architect: Courtney Jane Miller, CJM-LA

Project Landscape Architect:

Kim True, True Nature Landscape Architects

Project Consulting Engineer:

Alan Noelle, Alan Noelle Engineering, Inc

Project Consulting Engineer:

Jason Gotsis, Ashley & Vance Engineering, Inc. Project Landscape Contractor: John Humann, JD Humann Landscaping Project Landscape Maintenance: Parks Division, Parks and Recreation Department, City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation