Parks & Recreation Spaces

Covering two blocks, Alameda Park is one of the oldest City parks - originally, it was six whole blocks, known as Alameda Plaza. The park features rare trees and a bandstand built in 1888 for local concerts. The park is also home to Kids’…

An adorably-tiny corner park with benches and a playground for two- to five-year-olds.

A neighborhood park with large shady trees, room for informal soccer games, picnic areas, native plants, and a playground for five- to twelve-year-olds. Across the creek, facing San Andres Street, is a charming pocket park with a house…

Made up of two areas on either side of Cabrillo Boulevard. Ocean Side: A narrow park adjacent to East Beach with an open grassy area and bike path/walkway from Stearns Wharf to East Beach, and home of the Sunday Arts and Crafts show.…

This park will close for construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project in 2025.This sports area has one softball field, one soccer field, bleachers, a fitness circuit training course, and a playground for two- to twelve-year-…

East Beach stretches from Stearns Wharf to the City limits just past the Clark Estate, on the eastern end of the four-mile stretch of City beach parks. East Beach offers picnic facilities, more than a dozen volleyball courts, a…

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…

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.