Colorful and enthusiastic supporters greeted AIDS/LifeCycle riders arriving Wednesday in Santa Barbara County, where they will spend the next two days.
Santa Maria's Preisker Park, located at 330 Hidden Pines Way, will be closed to the public for road maintenance beginning Tuesday, Jan. 24 through Thursday, Jan. 26.
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Preisker Park will remain open to foot traffic, for residents to enjoy the park’s trees, rolling hills, picnic sites and playgrounds, city staff said.
Fliers circulating online urge attendees to arrive early to secure a spot and to bring their own barbecue for Friday’s event.
At 1 p.m. Saturday, organizers have planned a car cruise with participants gathering in the Santa Maria Town Center West parking lot near Fallas.
Participants also were told to “keep a safe and social distance.”
An 805-area car clubs event page on social media noted the picnic, saying it is sure to be a great time.
Preisker Park closed to vehicle traffic on New Year s Day
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and last updated 2021-01-01 09:44:25-05
To ensure the public s safety per the County Health Order during the pandemic, Santa Maria s Preisker Park will be closed to vehicle traffic on New Year s Day, 2021.
The Recreation and Parks Department determined that closing the park s loop roadway is an appropriate step to discourage any potential large public gathering.
The current County Health Order specifically identifies large public gathering as high-risk events for spreading COVID-19. While the park is approximately 40 acres in size, parking and picnic areas do not provide sufficient social distancing for large groups of park patrons, said to Gabriel Velasco, Recreation Supervisor.