Parks & Recreation Spaces

Located in the heart of downtown, close to State Street’s Paseo Nuevo shopping mall and right next to City Hall, this grass plaza is the site of many public celebrations. 

Learn more about upcoming Douglas Family Preserve Improvements.

The park along East Beach's eastern end has more than a dozen beach volleyball courts, multiple picnic sites, shady trees, a playground, angled street parking, and an entrancing view of the waves.

Close to the Franklin Neighborhood Center, this neighborhood park is a popular location for barbecues and birthday parties. The playground children ages 2-5, with Santa Barbara's first public nest swing for parents and children to enjoy…

This open-space park contains a drop-in equestrian riding ring.

Picturesque city vistas, walking paths, a half-size basketball court and playground for two- to five-year-olds are features of this park located on the Mesa. Oak woodlands and wildflowers add to the beauty of this unique site.

Learn more about the project to reimagine the site of Franceschi House here. Originally the home of famed botanist Francesco Franceschi, the grounds of this park offer unmatched views of the city below and contain a rare botanical…

Open-space parkland and a trail head for Cold Spring Trail.

An open-space park with trails and eucalyptus woodlands; dogs are allowed off-leash. Hale Park was once part of Solana, Frederick J. Peabody's estate.