This is a charming park located in a residential neighborhood. I didn't see any dedicated parking…read morebut the neighborhood appeared to be tranquil and we didn't have any issues finding a spot. I imagine locals/residents of this neighborhood just walk to the park. There's grassy area to run around, s playground for young kids aged 2-5, and a small baseball area. It also appeared to be very dog-friendly. The park is well maintained and also has lots of beautiful large trees, which offer plenty of shade.

Small, serene neighborhood park…read more I had attended the elementary school adjacent to this park for a few years and had actually come here for my AYSO soccer practice. It's down a small trail and a bridge from the school. The bridge is above a seasonal creek which has seen more dry days as of late. It's still beautiful in its own regard. This park is in the center of an upscale mid century neighborhood and is bordered by homes and a good amount of open space. There is no private parking but the street spaces are plentiful. The park features a lush green belt with backstops for your sports games, an upgraded playground separated into two age-appropriate sections, and a picnic area. I've come here when there are birthday parties. What a great place to host an event. Near the creek, you'll find an abundance of trees and lush vegetation. I've been when the creek is full and the view from the bridge is awesome. This park is very well-maintained and super family- and pet-friendly. A great place to check out.

Was surprised to find this little park on my run today.. At first I was stoked, Santa Barbara has a…read morenew gem I can rave to the Yelpers about! But then I walked around more and found that the park wasn't as exciting as I thought. Basically, it's a tiny little family park at the top of a hill with a nice picnic area that includes family size benches, BBQs, and trash/recycle bins. Then there's the playground which is about the size of a typical driveway (tiny) and the swings only consist of those the fit tiny children and babies - I know, adults, I was bummed too. If you walk up the dirt road to the lined fence pathway, at the top of that path is the basketball court and more picnic bench areas. There's a beautiful view up there and it's nice and secluded from the rest of the park. Overall, it's a cute little run stop or place to meet for a picnic date or have a low budget young kid's birthday party, but wouldn't recommend for much else other than that. It is well upkept, visually appealing, and very kid friendly with nice street parking options, but the mere fact that it is so tiny and has no adult swings is a turn away point for me personally.

Nice little park that offers some open space, a half court for basketball, a play structure and…read moresome picnic tables. A little rough around the edges but a beautiful view of the city.

Historic park with a lot of oak trees. It was full of people hanging out at the picnic tables and…read moreparking lots. Not many people there to hike. Some of the people hanging out were creepy. Not inspired to return despite the pretty grove of historic oak trees.

Came here when visiting the area on a road trip to stretch my legs a bit (it was close to Mission…read moreSanta Barbara, but they were packed with tourists so I just wanted a few minutes to myself . . . ) Easy access off main road leads to several small parking lots among coast Oaks, and parking was available although the park was busy! There are trails leading up the hill, including a horse trail, and there are picnic tables and BBQ stands scattered throughout the dappled shade of the oaks - reminds me so much of where I live north of San Francisco! There is also a horseshoe pits area, a gym structure in a kids play area, and clean restrooms which are ADA accessible. A large BBQ area (commercial grill!) and tables are also available for reservations. A great place to relax, take a short stroll through the oaks and along the trails, or just be a kid and scramble around on rocks or in the creek bed.

Nice little park for the neighborhood. Road noise is bothersome on the Southern end. Saw they had a…read morestage the offers dance, Tai Chi lesson etc. Nice trees. Park would be nicer if the river bed wasn't completely dry. There is a bridge over it and there is not even a trickle of water.

Oak Park is a childhood favorite it's spring and summer cultural festivals, summer swimming pool,…read moreand kids play area make for adventure days. There is free parking with Natalie at grooms aardvark picnic areas great for small or big events. The mission creek runs on the side and is fun to frog hunt in during springtime. One item to watch is homeless occasionally so avoid going by yourself in earLy morning or late nights, General safety stuff.

Yet another nice park on the Mesa. Kept nice and clean. Good for families. We like to hang out and…read moreplay cribbage on a nice day.

We spent a couple of hours here with the kids relaxing near the playground. Sitting under a grove…read moreof Eucalyptus trees and being mesmerized by the 80 degree weather with an off shore breeze made for a nice day at the park. There is free parking and a very kid friendly playground with 4 swings. A few parties happening on a Saturday afternoon although the area is quite large and each group didn't disturb the other. I would recommend this as a place to go a see with the family and a cooler of goods.

Park closes at sunset Nice area for kids and has two ways…read moredown, both concrete, one is steeper and the other much less, and there is a playground and grass field above it. Watch out for the poison ivy and oak

This is such a cute, little park in a residential area of Santa Barbara. It's a bit of a drive into…read morethe residential community, but a great spot to take small children if you want them to be able to run around and not worry about them taking off. The park is settled down in a valley-type setting. They have a jungle gym/playground area and benches to sit at, plus lots of grassy area to take advantage of! Ample parking on the streets nearby and easy to find with a large sign out front. Great spot to meet up with people/have a picnic!

We went to MacKenzie Park last month with our kids, our friends, their kid, and a whole assortment…read moreof their extended family, including a few more children. It was a cold afternoon in the last days of 2022, and the park was pleasant despite the chill, a great place to hang out with a gaggle of littles. The park was clean and attractive with an ample parking lot and sizable playground. Our toddler loved the swings and the jungle gym, and the older kids liked going up the climbing tower and looking down at the rest of us from on high. It was reasonably busy on a Wednesday afternoon, though not at all crowded. I did have to intervene on behalf of another set of parents when their toddler ran right into the path of my son's swing. They did not seem to notice. We spent a good hour here and other than that moment of child endangerment, it was a lovely time. I'd recommend MacKenzie Park if you need a place to play or entertain kids in the neighborhood.

The people here are so nice ! Everyone is always made feel welcomed. Overall a really great park…read morefor dogs all of them have amazing owners

This park is nice but the bathrooms need incredible cleaning. The soaps were completely empty, the…read morefloors and every stall was disgusting. I know it's a public park and you don't expect it to be pristine but this is pretty unacceptable. Hopefully they will do better because I love this park.

This is a great park!…read more There's lots of bbq spots for parties big and small, there are hiking trails and a nice big for park at the very end. Tucker's grove is one of my fav family bbq spots ever since I was a kid. I have lots of nostalgic memories at Tucker's Grove from hikes, church picnics and family bbqs. Every single one of my family dogs has been to Tucker's Grove!