Westside Neighborhood Center Park

Honestly, it’s a no-frills kind of spot, but for little kids it does the job just fine. The benches are a nice touch if you’re a parent who actually wants to sit down for five minutes. Just know going in that shade is pretty limited, so a morning visit beats dragging a toddler out there in the Santa Barbara afternoon heat. It’s kept clean, which counts for a lot more than people give it credit for.