Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria
Alice Keck Park
1300 Micheltorena St.
The park features a large botanical collection (75 different tree and plant species); koi pond; sensory garden with audio posts and interpretive Braille signs; low water-using demonstration garden; picnic areas; gazebo.
Andree Clark Bird Refuge
1400 East Cabrillo Blvd.
A brackish wetland provides a safe haven for a diverse bird population including ducks and geese. Fun bird watching and a good starting point to bike ride with kids.
Chase Palm Park
Cabrillo Blvd.
This park is located across from the Beach. There is a great play structure, grassy area and a carousel. There are restrooms. They have great outdoor concerts in the summer.
Douglas Family Preserve
end of Medcliff Road & Selrose Lane
A 70-acre open space area donated to the city that sits above Arroyo Burro Beach. Trails and views. Dogs allowed off leash.
East Beach Park
Cabrillo Blvd.
This park is located at East Beach. There are 2 playgrounds, a grill and restrooms.
Elings Park Foundation
(805) 569-5611 - 1298 Las Positas Road
Website
Elings Park is the largest not-for-profit park in Santa Barbara. Elings is the home of Camp Las Positas which offers camp experiences in soccer, softball, baseball, theatre(with Boxtales and the Shakespeare SB Co.), nature camp and activity camp. 2005 dates run from June 20-Aug. 26th. We are also home to SB BMX, two sites for weddings and memorials, 3 softball fields and so much more. Movie nights and Family Overnight Camping offered in the Summer.
Escondido Park
1206 Flora Vista Drive
This park is on the Mesa with a playground, grassy area, a half size basketball court and street parking. There are no restrooms.
Hidden Valley Park
Calle de Los Amigos & Torino Drive
Lawn, barbeque facilities and children's play area, plus over 15 acres of creekside foliage and wildlife accessed by a walking path. Great toddler playground.
Hilda Ray Park
1400 Kenwood Dr.
This park is located on the Mesa. There is a playground and grassy area. There are no restrooms.
Kids World / Alameda Park
Reservable children's party and picnic sites.
La Mesa Park
295 Meigs Rd.
This is a great park on the Mesa with an ocean view. There is a large play structure, sandbox area, ans a big grassy play and picnic area. There is off street parking, restrooms, picnic tables and BBQs. You can even pick up a picnic lunch at Lazy Acres.
MacKenzie Park
State St. & Las Positas
This park is in the San Roque area with a playground, baseball fields, large grassy area, restrooms, picnic tables and BBQs.
Oak Park
(805) 564-5418 - 300 West Alamar Avenue
Westside park and offers 2 playgrounds, a large grassy area, tennis courts and restrooms.Free swimming in an 18-inch deep wading pool for kids 0-7 years is open May-September with an on-duty lifeguard. (see calendar for hours) Note: Pool is Closed for Summer 2009.
Ortega Park
640 Salsipuedes
Park, public pool, grassy area and picnic tables.
Plaza Vera Cruz
130 E.Cota Street
This is a historical park on the Eastside with a lawn area and playground.
Rocky Nook Park
(805) 681-5650 - Mission Canyon Road
This park is located near the Mission on the upper Eastside. There is a playground, BBQs, picnic tables, hiking trails, horseshoes and restrooms.
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Dr.
One of Santa Barbara's most popular parks, situated on the bluffs overlooking the beach and harbor. Features include a playground, large grassy areas, walking paths, views of the Channel Islands and whale watching, a sister city Japanese garden and a stairway to the beach. Reservable picnic and barbecue areas.
Skaters Point Skate Park
Cabrillo Blvd./Garden St.
Skate park for kids of all ages. Ramps, rails & bowls. Early weekends mornings are reserved for young children. Helmets & gear required. Entry is free. Open 8am-half hour past sunset. 14,600 sq. feet.
Stevens Park
(805) 564-5418 - 258 Canon Drive
This park is in the San Roque area with 25 acres. It has a playground, picnic tables, BBQs, a creek and hiking trails. There is off street parking and rest rooms. Great for all ages.
Sunflower Park
1124 Mason Street
This is a neighborhood park on the Eastside with a playground.
Tuckers Grove Park
(805) 967-1112 - Cathedral Oaks Road
This park is off of Turnpike. There is a playground, ball fields, BBQs, picnic tables, bike trails, picnic areas, hiking trails, horseshoes, volleyball, and restrooms.
West Beach Park
401 Shoreline Dr.
This park is between the pier and the harbor. There is a wading pool, a playground, a grassy area and restrooms. Wading pool for kids 0-7 years is open in Summer with an on-duty lifeguard. (2009 Hours: Mon-Sat from 12 noon to 4pm (no Sundays) from July 1-Aug 22.
Willowglen Park
600 Willowglen Road
This is a neighborhood parkin the San Roque area with a playground, soccer/baseball field and street parking. The play structure is especially great for children that have just started walking. There are no restrooms.
Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce
Call 805.967.4618 or visit Website
Coronado Butterfly Preserve
www.sblandtrust.org/coronado.html
One of the largest Monarch butterfly over-wintering groves in California. (bbutterfly season: approximately November - February). It is protected open space and acts as a gateway to existing and future protected coastal resource areas nearby, via trails linking the Ellwood Main Monarch Grove, Ellwood Shores coastal bluffs, Santa Barbara Shores County Park, the Devereux Slough and the beach.
Evergreen Park
(805) 681-5650
Enjoy a free 18-hole frisbee/disc course that is open to the public. Print out a map/scorecard.
Girsh Park
Website (805) 968-2773
Girsh Park is an active recreational park on 25 acres in the heart of Goleta, California. It features a soccer field, a softball field, two basketball courts, one varsity baseball diamond, three little league baseball diamonds, a community meeting room, a group picnic area, a children's play area, five individual family picnic areas, and a wetlands/natural area.
Goleta Beach Park
(805) 967-1300
Sandspit Rd.
This beach park is off of hwy 217 near the SB Airport. There is a playground, BBQs, picnic tables, bike trails, picnic areas, horseshoes, restaurant, restrooms, swimming, and volleyball.
Lake Los Carneros Park
Lake Los Carneros Park has been designated a Natural, Historical and Cultural Preserve. The lake covers about 5 acres of the property. There are several walking paths through the park and the Historical Stow House and Goleta Railroad Depot are situated on the grounds. BBQ Grills, Benches or Picnic Tables, Bike Trails, Bird Watching, Equestrian Trails, Group Picnic Areas, Hiking Trails, Restrooms.
Santa Barbara Shores Park
Information: (805) 681-5650
A natural area, this park is still under development. Presently there exist hiking trails over coastal bluffs and through thick eucalyptus groves. The park features bike trails, birdwatching, hiking trails. Santa Barbara Shores County Park is currently 118 acres of undeveloped open space located on the west side of Goleta and south of Hollister Avenue. It is bordered on the west by Sandpiper Golf Course. Park hours are from 8:00 am to Sunset.Sea Lookout Park
Sea Lookout Park on the bluffs in Isla Vista offers a grassy area for sports on the bluff and three raised wooden platforms for lounging, reading or enjoying the view.
Stow Grove Park
(805) 964-2311
La Patera
This large park is located in Goleta off Los Caneros. There are ball Fields, volleyball, BBQs, picnic tables, hiking trails, horseshoes, a playground, and restrooms.
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