Construction of the long-awaited Splash Pad at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, 170 S. Kellogg Ave., Goleta, continues prompting some closures.

The park, playground, parking lot and restrooms will close starting Wednesday, May 1.  The field, walking perimeter and fitness equipment will remain open for pedestrian access only. 

The skatepark will reopen Saturday, May 4.

The project team will work to re-open the impacted areas as soon as it is safe to do so.  As the construction project enters this pivotal phase, areas of the park will be closed intermittently to the public to accommodate construction needs.

While this project has been delayed several times due to supply chain issues and other unanticipated challenges, the city said it hopes to have the Splash Pad open this summer. Once complete, the new attraction will be nestled between the basketball court and one of the picnic shelters. 

Direct questions to JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation manager, 805-562-5505 or visit the project page on the city’s website.