Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

This is one of my very favorite spaces in Santa Barbara, and I didn't find it for years - a true hidden gem right in the middle of the city. For any gardener of any caliber, this park will inspire you with thoughtful design elements and a beautiful layout that leads you to a beautiful stone circle overlooking the pond where, every Wednesday, SB's finest musicians gather to play traditional acoustic English and Irish folk music - it floats through the garden and is mesmerizing! There is always something in bloom here, always turtles and ducks to watch, places to lay in the sun or in the shade, countless spots to tuck in and practice landscape drawing, read a book or do some yoga. Lots of families bring a picnic. If you're a plant lover, don't miss. And if you're interested, Alice Keck Park was passionate about plants and animals, and purchased the entire city block to donate it as a public garden. There is a book all about her life and the building of the garden at our library, which is a great read - check it out and bring it to the park!