Orpet Park

Secluded and under-visited park on the Lower Riviera, located directly below El Encanto and Riviera Business Park. Orpet Park is divided in half by Alameda Padre Serra and has ocean views, a large lawn area and a few benches with BBQ pits. Because Orpet Park is on a steep incline, it doesn't lend itself well to large groups and activities. It is however a great place for a picnic, a solo outing or a dog walk. The vegetation upkeep has its ups and downs during the year, however the lower part of Orpet has a Jade Plant forest that is beautiful year-round.

I love walking dogs here. It is so convenient for my dog walking business on the Riviera 🐾💕 Jen’s Pet Sitting of Santa Barbara

Beautiful little park nestled in the middle of the American Riviera. The setting is the perfect place for a smaller fido to stretch his legs, enjoy a romantic shaded picnic, or to just relax and get away from the stresses of life for a couple minutes. A couple blocks away from the mission and the road it is on is a straight shot between there and the 101 Freeway North, so well worth the drive if you are passing through too.

I was in Santa Barbara 2 weeks ago. I haven't been to Orpet Park since roughly 1965! I thought it was right off of State Street. They haven't moved anything, have they? I remember it being very cool and green, a nice place to rest before the drive back to the San Fernando Valley. I will come back and add a star after I visit it again!

Very nice for walks and picnics. Not much to it, just grass and a picnic table. There are two grassy areas, one on each side of the street. Also, you are basically in someone's backyard. Would recommend for locals who want to enjoy a book on the grass or a nap in the shade of a tree. We just went at the end of July and the grass was surprisingly still very green. Last year it was pretty yellow with the drought. All good now!