January 2026 Newsletter

Greetings! Welcome to our monthly newsletter from all of us here at Isla Vista Recreation & Park District. We’re excited to be sharing updates, news, staff spotlights, and meeting notices from the Park District.

What’s Inside

Regular Board Meeting January 8th

Save the Date: Pardall Park Grand Opening Event

IVRPD Flag Football Tournament

Stewardship Saturday Winter Quarter Schedule

GVL Bookvan January Schedule

Regular Board Meeting Announcement

January 8th

Dear Isla Vista,

IVRPD is hosting a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the St. George Youth Center, 889 Camino Del Sur, Isla Vista.

Zoom Meeting Information

Meeting ID: 847 1207 8883

Passcode: 859271

+1 669 900 9128

For questions, email ivrpd@ivparks.org or dial (805) 968-2017. Thank you.

AGENDA

JOIN ZOOM MEETING

Save the Date: Pardall Park Grand Opening Event!

Join us on January 29th from 2–5 pm as we officially open Peaceful Pardall at 6524 Pardall Rd. Come experience an afternoon filled with creativity, music, and community connection. Enjoy an interactive performance from SB Bubble Guy, along with live sets from DJ Zac, Selecta Alla, The Bad Neighbors. IV Drip will also be offering refreshments and cookies to enjoy as you explore the new garden space.

This is a free event open to everyone in the community. We can’t wait to share this new park with you!

IVRPD Flag Football Tournament

Get ready for some friendly competition and fun at our Flag Football Tournament! 🏈 Join us on Saturday, January 31 and February 7 at 10 AM at Estero Park (889 Camino Del Sur) for two action-packed mornings of flag football hosted by the Isla Vista Recreation & Parks District. Teams (ages 17+) can register for $50 per team, with the chance to win a $100 Woodstock Pizza gift card. Scan the QR code to sign up!

Stewardship Saturday Winter Quarter Schedule❄️

GVL Bookvan January Schedule

The Goleta Valley Library’s Bookvan brings library services directly to Isla Vista, with weekday stops throughout the community. Stocked with books, craft kits, and more, the van also offers free Wi-Fi and on-the-spot library cards. Patrons can browse materials on board or access over a million digital items through the Goleta Valley Library e-Library.

Park Rental Inquiries Changes

Isla Vista Recreation & Parks District is changing its park rental inquiry protocols. From now on please request and mail all park rental inquiries to ivrpd@ivparks.org. Thank you for your understanding!