Open House for Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park

Open House for Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host an open house for the Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park, a project intended to celebrate and honor Chumash culture, history, and connection to the Santa Barbara coastline. The project site was selected due to its longstanding cultural significance to the Chumash community, including its connection to the historic village Syuxtun and the surrounding coastal landscape that has supported Chumash life for thousands of years.

The preliminary project design was developed through six years of collaboration with Chumash community members and the California State Coastal Conservancy. The proposed design includes native and ethnobotanical landscaping, interpretive elements, gathering areas, open natural turf, and a walking path intended to create a welcoming space for visitors while honoring the living traditions, stories, and knowledge of the Chumash people.

Open House: Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Palm Park Beach House (236 East Cabrillo Boulevard)

Community members attending the open house will have the opportunity to view the preliminary design concepts, provide feedback, and speak with City staff about the next steps in the planning process.

For more information about the project, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Ambassador