Parks & Recreation Spaces

This nearly 200-acre open space features many of Santa Barbara’s native landscapes, including chaparral, woodlands, grassland, and scrublands. Situated in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Range, Parma Park bridges urban areas to the Los…

Built in 1996, this tiny gem of a neighborhood park features hand-painted tiles by local children, a playground for two- to twelve-year-olds, public fitness equipment, and lawn areas.

Two softball fields and one baseball field adjacent to eight lighted hard tennis courts. Courts open to the public weekends and after 5pm weekdays. Eight courts lit until 9pm Monday–Sunday.

Softball field located at 100 Castillo Street can be reserved for multiple sports including softball, soccer, kickball, lacrosse, etc.

Softball field located at 100 Castillo Street can be reserved for multiple sports including softball, soccer, kickball, lacrosse, etc.

Pershing Park offers 8 outdoor lighted tennis courts. Courts are available for drop-in play, first come first serve weekday evenings 5:00pm - 10:00pm, and weekends 8:00am - 10:00pm. This is a shared facility with SBCC and is subject to…

Santa Barbara’s first City park, Plaza de Vera Cruz is a Lower State neighborhood park featuring an open lawn area with large eucalyptus trees, palms, and rare Montezuma Cypress trees.In 2021, The Parks and Recreation Department partnered…

Established as a City park in 1899, Plaza del Mar was long a favorite location for strolling and outdoor gatherings along the waterfront. The park features grassy areas, mature shade trees, and the historic Plaza del Mar Band Shell.

Established as a City park in 1899, Plaza del Mar was a favorite location for strolling and outdoor gatherings. The Plaza del Mar Band Shell, a designated City of Santa Barbara landmark, was constructed in 1919 to provide a venue…