There is so much to see at Armitos Park in Old Town, and we have the perfect opportunity for you. Come join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the City’s first ever community garden, the new playground and extended bike path. Armitos Park is located at the end of Armitos Drive near the S. Kellogg Avenue and Armitos Avenue intersection.

Here is what you can look forward to seeing: 

• 50 raised plots at the community garden (get on the waitlist now!)
• New and expanded playground with added swings, sand features and music elements for children to enjoy - a first for Goleta Parks
• Colorful bike racks with a garden theme
• Small group picnic area with Goleta’s first public pizza oven
• Gathering/education area designed for gardening classes and workshops
• Extended multi-purpose path adjacent to San Jose Creek to make it easy to get to and from neighboring Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park. This completed path section will also directly connect to the future San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path – anticipated to begin construction in late 2025/early 2026.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will include remarks from City of Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte, District 2 Councilmember James Kyriaco, and Parks and Recreation Manager JoAnne Plummer who will also be available for tours of the new amenities. Commemorative wildflower seed packets will be handed out to attendees.

For more information on the project, visit www.CityofGoleta.org/ArmitosPark.