Parks & Recreation Spaces

This partially-developed, open-space park offers a lawn, barbecue facilities, playground for two- to five-year-olds, and creekside walking path.

A small park with beautiful views of the city and Santa Ynez mountains that can be enjoyed from the picnic tables or the playground area, which is for two- to five-year-olds. Hilda McIntyre Ray Main Picnic Area is located under a shady oak…

Kids' World in Alameda Park is Santa Barbara's largest playground and has been a family destination for generations. The 8,000-square-foot wooden playground is designed for children ages 2 to 12 and features a castle, swings, and slides.…

This lush neighborhood park features a playground for five- to twelve-year-olds, La Mesa Park Picnic Area, towering trees, and a short walk to an ocean view.

Los Baños del Mar, our historic 50-meter beachside pool, is heated to 80° and open year-round with lifeguards on duty. The facility is open for public lap swim and swim lessons. It is also home to Santa Barbara Swim Club, Santa…

MacKenzie Park is a two-level park with lawn bowling greens, a clubhouse, a fenced-in off-leash dog park, a playground for two- to five-year-olds, and two youth baseball fields that are solely used by Santa Barbara PONY Baseball league and…

The Municipal Tennis and Pickleball Center has served the Santa Barbara tennis community with a high quality facility since 1937. The Municipal Tennis and Pickleball Center features 8 tennis courts, 16 pickleball courts, multiple practice…

Oak Park is nestled in midtown Santa Barbara, named for its many oak trees that provide ample shade throughout the park.

Enjoy one hundred years of Spanish-style charm at this Santa Barbara event venue in Ortega Park. The Ortega Welcome House, built in 1917, is located at the corner of Ortega and Salsipuedes Streets in Santa Barbara's Eastside…