Parks & Recreation Spaces

The Franklin Neighborhood Center is located on the eastside of Santa Barbara adjacent to the Eastside Library. The Center has its own parking lot and several options for room rentals. This is a great location for private events such as…

This walking trail is in Stevens Park and begins from the parking lot, to the right of the developed parkland. This trail is an easy walk along San Roque Creek. The trail quickly connects to the Jesusita Trail, a moderately strenuous front…

Open-space parkland and a trail head for Cold Spring Trail.

An open-space park with trails and eucalyptus woodlands; dogs are allowed off-leash. Hale Park was once part of Solana, Frederick J. Peabody's estate.

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

This small neighborhood park is a pure gem with stunning views of the city and the Santa Ynez mountains. Picnic area is located under a shady Oak accommodating up to 20 guests.  

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…