Dwight Murphy Plan Includes Universally Accessible Playground

Dwight Murphy Field — the 10-acre space across the street from the Santa Barbara Zoo, known for being host to youth sports and Sunday soccer leagues — is receiving an innovative renovation with a brand-new, regulation-size soccer field and a first-of-its-kind, universally accessible, all-inclusive playground.

Beebe Longstreet, who serves on the Parks and Recreation planning commission, said that this easily accessible playground is not only great for children with physical disabilities and those who would benefit from its engaging sensory features, but for all children.

“All-accessible is great for kids with disabilities,” said Longstreet, “but it’s accessible to all kids as well.”