September 2025 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 September 11th

Coastal Cleanup Day

IVRPD's After School Program

Movie Night Series: Friendship, Frights, and Nostalgic Nights!

Fall Quarter Stewardship Saturday Schedule

Exciting New Visitor in Anisq'Oyo Park!

GVL Bookvan September Schedule

IVRPD Sticker Design Contest

Regular Board Meeting Announcement

September 11th

Dear Isla Vista,

IVRPD is hosting a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, September 11th, 2025 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

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♻️Coastal Cleanup Day♻️

Join us in making waves for a cleaner coast! California’s Coastal Cleanup Day is happening Saturday, September 20th from 9AM–12PM in Isla Vista. Meet at IVRPD to grab supplies (water & snacks provided!) and help keep trash out of our oceans. Let’s protect our beaches together!

Back to School with IVRPD! 🍎📖

Looking for an awesome after-school option? IVRPD’s FREE After School Program for 1st–6th graders is back! Join us Monday–Friday from 3–6 PM at 889 Camino Del Sur for art, music, sports, recreational activities, homework help, and more. Don’t miss out, register today!

★ Movie Night Series ★

Grab your blankets and join us under the stars for Movies in the Park at Anisq’Oyo Park! Screenings start at 8 PM with classics like Ghostbusters, The Addams Family, Beetlejuice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Friendship, frights, and nostalgic nights await... don’t miss it!

Fall Quarter Stewardship Saturday Schedule is Here!🍂

Click Here to Sign Up!

Exciting New Visitor at Anisq'Oyo Park!

Anisq’Oyo’ Park has welcomed a very special guest... a baby Yellow-Crowned Night Heron! These striking birds are rare to spot in our town, making this little one’s appearance an exciting event for Isla Vista. Known for their bright yellow crown and striking red eyes as adults, Yellow-Crowned Night Herons are typically found along coastal wetlands.

Catching a glimpse of this young heron reminds us of how important our parks are as safe spaces for wildlife. Keep your eyes open on your next stroll in Anisq'Oyo Park and you just might be able to spot him!

GVL Bookvan September 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.

Sticker Design Contest 🖌️

Calling All Artists! IVRPD is hosting a Sticker Design Contest for our Stewardship Saturdays. Submit a design featuring a local plant, animal, or both for the chance to be featured on IVRPD merchandise! The winner will also receive a special shoutout. Email your artwork to cleaniv@ivparks.org by December 12th to enter!

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!