Parks & Recreation Spaces

Planted in 1876, this tree is one of the largest of its kind in the nation, with a trunk measuring 38 feet in circumference

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.

The Oak Park Dance Floor is for usage by numerous community dance groups and fitness instructors offering group instruction classes. This space is not available for private gatherings and events.

Friendship Grove is nestled away in a quiet corner of Oak Park and has a woodsy feel. This tree-studded picnic site is located next to the tennis courts and parking lot. Capacity is 40 people, with seating for 30 people. Note that…

Located in Oak Park, the Main Picnic Area is the City's largest group picnic site accommodating 150 guests. This site features a large stone BBQ and 35 picnic tables under a shady pergola. Adjacent to a playground, wading pool, public…

Shaded by huge sycamore trees, this creek side group picnic area can accommodate up to 55 guests. This site has plenty of picnic tables a large stone barbecue, and is adjacent to restrooms. Electricity is available for an additional fee. 1…

Located at the north end of Oak Park, these two recently renovated tennis courts offer free drop-in use on a first come, first served basis. The recent restriping of the courts created two blended line pickleball courts. Pickleball players…

This free pool is open seasonally for children 7 and under. All city pools have lifeguards on duty.