Franceschi Park

Franceschi Park is a 15.78-acre public park located at the intersection of Mission Ridge Road and Franceschi Road within the colloquially renown "Riviera" neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California. It is situated at an approximate elevation of 800 ft above sea level, some 2 mi from the coast. Mission Ridge Road divides the park into the northerly upper park, and the southerly lower park. Endowed with an elevated southerly orientation, the upper park offers visitors a clear panoramic view of the City of Santa Barbara's coastline and the Channel Islands. The site hosts a small picnic area, a large patio that serves as a group picnic area, restrooms, some trails, and a parking lot; and further serves as a resource for the pioneering horticultural work undertaken by Italian horticulturalist Dr. Francesco Franceschi.