Parks & Recreation Spaces

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.

Open-space parkland with hiking trails through large shade trees and California Coast Live Oaks.

The Jesusita Trail runs through City, County, and private property. It begins just after the Cater Water Treatment plant at the end of San Roque Road. It connects to the Stevens Park Trail, which has a restroom, playground, and…

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, reservable picnic sites, towering trees, and a short walk to an ocean view.

This tucked-away neighborhood park is a popular site for all kinds of celebrations. The grassy area is the ideal setting for a wedding… complete with a magnificent ocean view.

La Mesa Park, just above Shoreline Drive, is a popular site for family picnics and birthday parties accommodating up to 50 guests. The shady picnic site contains plenty of picnic tables, a large stone barbecue, a sink and a small stage for…

The Laguna Creek Watershed once included the extensive El Estero estuary and freshwater marsh habitats that extended from the Pacific Ocean northward to Anapamu and Milpas Streets. Filled for development in the early 1900s, the watershed…

This open space, tucked back in a neighborhood area, is ideal for a walk with a dog (on-leash, please), a hike through the natural chaparral landscape, an informal softball game, or watching the city lights from the secluded peace of the…