Renovation of Dwight Murphy Park Begins June 2 After Ty Warner's $5 Million Donation

Renovation of Dwight Murphy Park Begins June 2 After Ty Warner's $5 Million Donation

Billionaire Ty Warner has donated $5 million to complete funding for the massive renovation of Dwight Murphy Park in Santa Barbara. “This is more than a renovation,” Warner said. “It’s the transformation of a shared space into something truly energized and inclusive.” The project will cost $32 million and include a multi-sport field for youth baseball, adult soccer, rugby and lacrosse, an outdoor fitness area, new sidewalks around the park, rest…

Siteline | The Revamp of Dwight Murphy Field Is Finally About to Get Underway

••• Press release: “The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will begin construction on the long-awaited Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project on June 2. The renovated park [across from the Santa Barbara Zoo] will feature Santa Barbara’s first all-abilities playground, created in partnership with the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation. Gwendolyn’s Playground will include a multi-story treehouse, hill slides, inclusive swings, musical …