City of Santa Barbara

These small parks typically serve a limited geographic area and local population. Community gardens are included in this category.

A neighborhood park currently being re-landscaped and redesigned. Large shady Willow and Sycamore trees and playground and picnic areas, native plants/creeks restoration.

Location: 900 San Pascual
Hours: Sunrise-10pm

This neighborhood park is a great place for a Barbecue or birthday party, with plenty of shade, a playground and on-site restroom. Close to neighborhood center. Call (805) 963-7567 for garden information.

Location: Soledad and Yanonali Streets
Hours: Sunrise-10pm

Picturesque city vistas, walking paths, a one-half size basketball court and a playground area for children are features of this beautiful, 5 ½ acre park located in Mesa Hills. Stately trees and attractive wild flowers add to the beauty of this unique site.

Location: 1306 Flora Vista Drive
Hours: Sunrise-10pm

A small, out of the way, neighborhood park with spectacular views of the city and Santa Ynez mountains that can be enjoyed from the picnic tables or the children's playground area. Reservable sites.
For reservation information, click on the following.
[ Picnic Area ]

Location: 1420 Kenwood Road
Hours: Sunrise-1/2 hour after Sunset

A potential site for future development of a neighborhood park.

Location: 740 Dolores Drive
Hours: Sunrise-10pm

This lush and friendly neighborhood park features a children's playground and reservable group picnic facilities. Other highlights include towering trees and a short, pleasant walk to a spectacular ocean view.
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[ Grassy Area ][ Picnic Area ]

Location: 295 Meigs Road - next to the lighthouse
Hours: Sunrise-10pm

A grassy, creekside area with a scenic play and relaxation area.

Location: 4010 Via Diego
Hours: Sunrise-10pm

A tiny gem of a park for residents of Santa Barbara's lower westside, built in 1996. Handpainted tiles by local children, playground, a children's orchard and vegetable garden, and grassy lawn areas.

Location: 520 Wentworth Avenue
Hours: Sunrise-1/2 hour after Sunset

Santa Barbara's first city park, this 1 ½ acre downtown plaza features playground, an open lawn area with large Eucalyptus, Palms and rare Montezuma Cypress trees.

Location: 130 East Cota Street
Hours: Sunrise-10pm

A continuous canyon park reaching up San Roque Canyon to the historic trails of the Santa Ynez Range.There is a playground, creekside and hiking trails through San Roque Canyon and reservable picnic and barbecue sites.
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[ Picnic Area ]

Location: 258 Canon Drive
Hours: Sunrise-10pm

This quaint neighborhood mini-park contains a play area, benches, and many colorful plants and trees. It is often used by young families and is popular for its pleasant landscaping.

Location: 1124 Mason Street
Hours: Sunrise-10pm

In the fall, this neighborhood park is one of the most colorful in the city, with a playground, informal ball field, and grassy area.

Location: 600 Willowglen Road
Hours: Sunrise-10pm