Santa Paula approves joint‑use agreement with school district to share fields and facilities

The Santa Paula City Council voted to approve a joint‑use agreement with the Santa Paula Unified School District that formalizes city access to school athletic fields and facilities, including community‑use provisions for the Santa Paula Community Center.

Parks and Recreation Director Ray Barnes told the council the school district had approved the agreement the prior week and that the memorandum lists the school grounds and facilities available for city programming. Barnes said the agreement furthers a council strategic goal by encouraging shared resources and expanding recreation and youth programming.

Council members praised the collaboration between the city and district as a long‑sought advancement that will provide more predictable shared use of fields and facilities and make programs more affordable and accessible to families.

Council moved, seconded and unanimously approved the joint‑use agreement.