Parks & Recreation Spaces

The Sycamore Creek Watershed covers about 2,600 acres and, like the Arroyo Burro and Mission Creek watersheds, the headwaters are in the Los Padres National Forest. It is one of the least developed watersheds in the City. Nine miles of…

A small neighborhood park overlooking the city and a good place for some quiet reading, an informal picnic, or a quick walk with a dog.

Known as the Thousand Steps, 1000 Steps, One Thousand Steps, and (originally) Camino al Mar, this 157-step, multi-tier stairway will take you from the cliffs at the end of Santa Cruz Boulevard to the beach below. The steps included a rigid…

Tunnel Trail is one of Santa Barbara's most popular trails for hikers and bikers alike. The trail's popularity comes from its challenge as well its views of waterfalls and ocean vistas. The trailhead begins roughly ¾ a mile up Tunnel Road…

Situated between Stearn's Wharf and the Harbor, West Beach offers a picturesque sandy area for sunbathing, swimming, picnics, kayaking, windsurfing, and beach volleyball. Large palm trees and a wide walkway/bike path make this beachfront…

Six volleyball courts located at beautiful West Beach, with Stearns Wharf to the East and the Santa Barbara Harbor to the West. reservation request

Mid-Century municipal charm for neighborhood parties and meetings. The Westside Neighborhood Center is located in the heart of the Westside near downtown Santa Barbara. The building is a fixture of one of Santa Barbara’s oldest…

In the autumn, this neighborhood park is one of the most colorful in the area as the leaves on the deciduous Liquidambar styraciflua trees change color to a fiery orange before falling. The park has a playground for two- to five-year-olds…

Want to grow fruits, fine herbs, flowers and vegetables? Consider renting a garden plot at Yanonali Community Garden. These gardens create a sense of community among neighbors and create opportunities to provide healthy food options. Plots…