Long-Awaited Splash Pad to Open at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park
Goleta Monarch Press
May 1, 2026
Mark your calendars, Goleta neighbors — the wait is almost over. According to the *Goleta Monarch Press*, the first public splash pad in all of Santa Barbara County will officially open at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park on Thursday, May 21 at 3:00 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. For those of us who remember when this park was just a dusty field off Kellogg Avenue, this is a huge milestone. It’s not just a place for kids to cool off on those hot inland afternoons; it’s a sign that Old Town is growing up while staying family-friendly.
What makes this special is that it’s right in our backyard — 170 S. Kellogg, walking distance from the library and the farmers market. Instead of driving all the way to the coast for water fun, families can now bike or stroll over. This splash pad will be a game-changer for summer playdates and those days when the fog clears and the valley heats up. Here’s hoping the water flows as freely as the community spirit that made this happen. See you at the ribbon-cutting!
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