Outdoor Accessibility for All

We are grateful that our land managing partners are concerned with not only expanding the quantity and quality of outdoor recreation opportunities, but also with increasing the user base of those who are able to enjoy the spaces these trails access. Over the 2023 season, we created two accessible trails in Santa Barbara, suitable for use by folks with strollers, wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Both trails feature low grades, and smooth, wide, and hard surfaces for ease of travel.

Parma Park Accessible Loop- Approximately a half mile loop on the west side of the park, reachable from the El Cielito Road entrance. This trail in on compacted native soil, reaches an overlook with a bench, and meanders through a meadow that is the focus of the City of Santa Barbara’s beautiful and ambitious native plant restoration.

Adams Accessible Trail- Around a third of a mile each way, this path connects to the sidewalk at the dead end of Calle Montilla and works its way up to the Moser Meadow overlook and seating area at the top of Elings Park. Featuring imported material for hard surfacing, a play area for children, and impressive views of the ocean and Santa Ynez Range, the trail passes through sagebrush habitat and into another native plant restoration project, this time coordinated by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Expected opening of this path is in winter of 2024.