Alameda Park Shady downtown park with picnic and playground area.
1400 Santa Barbara St.
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens Lovely garden park with gazebo overlooking famous "piranha" pond.
1500 Santa Barbara St.
Andree Clark Bird Refuge Gardens and a bike path border this lagoon which is home to a host of freshwater birds.
1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Franceschi Park A small park located in the Riviera area with the best views of the city ocean, and islands, with small trails.
1510 Mission Ridge Rd.
Hilda Ray Park A quaint park on the mesa which overlooks Santa Barbara and the surrounding mountains.
1400 Kenwood Dr.
Lake Cachuma Recreation Area.
Just 15 minutes from Santa Barbara off of Highway 154 is a complete fresh water lake recreation area offering wonderful boating, fishing, nature cruises and hiking. For those not accustomed to roughing it there are camping facilities with showers, a general store and snack bar.
Star Route Hwy. 154 568-2460
Mission Historic Park & Rose Gardens Famous rose gardens and grass park across from Mission Santa Barbara.
Los Olivos at Laguna St.
Oak Park Home to the annual international festivals, this park is cozy yet expansive, with lots of grass & shade.
300 W. Alamar
Rattlesnake Canyon Park Don't let the name scare you away! This scenic park is the starting point for many of the best hiking trails.
Las Canoas Rd.
Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens 5 miles of trails on 65 acres of picturesque flora hold an abundance of California’s trees, plants, and flowers from redwoods to cacti. A library and gift shop round out this natural reserve.
1212 Mission Cyn Rd. 682-4726
Shoreline Park A perfect open walking park overlooking Leadbetter Beach and ocean cliffs
La Marina at Shoreline Drive
Steven's Park Scenic Canyon park which is a starting point fort the San Roque trail areas.
258 Canon Drive
Stow House & Grove County Park The Horace Sexton Museum, a working blacksmith’s shop and other 19th-century exhibits along with California redwoods are featured here.
580 La Patera Ln. Goleta 964-4407