Santa Barbara County

Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights

The Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights (COBR) originated at a California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism in 2001. The discussions around current public health and childhood obesity concerns recognized the importance of outdoor play in nature. In 2007, California Governor Schwarzenegger, California State Park and Recreation Commission, the California State Alliance of YMCA officially endorsed the California COBR. Since then, the initiative has spread to fifteen states and numerous local jurisdictions.


Proposed: Santa Barbara County Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights

The Santa Barbara County Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights represents a commitment to all children growing up in Santa Barbara County.


In which every child has the right to:

Explore parks and open spaces

Harvest and eat locally grown fruits and vegetables

Plant a seed and watch it grow

Splash in the ocean and hike in a forest

Play in the sand & mud

Discover wildlife in nature

Gaze at the night sky

Climb a tree

Ride a bike

Honor our heritage and visit historic sites