Mission (Historical) Park - Santa Barbara, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 34° 26.308 W 119° 42.757
11S E 250756 N 3814112
Being across from the Santa Barbara Mission, this park is referred to as Mission Historical Park by the City of Santa Barbara.
Waymark Code: WMETFA
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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Mission Park is 8 acres in size, directly across from the Santa Barbara Mission. The park is half natural plantings with trees and trails and half a grassy meadow with a rose garden with over 1,500 plants. Large grassy areas include a reservable reception area.

The park also contains ruins of Mission Santa Barbara's old waterworks, a portion of the aqueduct wall and tannery vats.

A 2-acre section north of Alemeda Padre Sierra includes a filter house, grist mill, pottery, a reservoir and aqueduct portions.

A small plaque was found in the park, which reads:

For the Enjoyment of
The People

Here is recorded Santa Barbara's
gratitude to
far-sighted and generous citizens
who helped preserve the beautiful
open space below the Mission and
greatly enhanced its environment.
Margaret K Andrews     Caroline Hazard
and many others
1970

Rose Garden and Arches at Park Corner Rose Garden

Grassy Meadow Mission Park Plaque

Paths in Undeveloped Area Undeveloped Area

Name: Mission Park

Street Location: Los Olivos and Laguna Streets

Local Municipality: Santa Barbara

State/Province, etc.: California

Country: USA

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: Historical adjunct to the Santa Barbara Mission

Date Established: 1928

Picnic Facilities: Benches

Recreational Facilities:
Rose Garden Open Grass Meadow Hiking Trails

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: None

Traditional Geocaches:
GCYVWD - Pyramus & Thisbe

Monuments/Statues: Not listed

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed

Fountains: Not listed

Special Events: Not listed
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