Dwight Murphy Field — Attraction in Santa Barbara

Every time I leave the zoo, I wonder about the playground across the street and remind myself to go there. this week we finally did. Dwight Murphy Fields have a park alongside the baseball and soccer fields. It has 2 structures: one for 2-5 year olds and one for 5-12 year olds plus a climbing structure and 4 swings (2 toddler). In the mid-morning, there were some shady spots. This park is located on Niños Dr across from the zoo.

Pros The structures provide play areas for a wide range of kids. There are bathrooms close by. It is located close to the beach & zoo. There is a fence between the road and the play structure.

Cons Parking is limited (especially if there were games or a...

Wish they would patrol this park more, A LOT homeless people here. Homeless people in parking lot living out of their cars and getting drunk/falling asleep by the soccer field/benches. Bathrooms have no doors. Usually lots of parking, make sure to lock...

Like any other amusement park, especially in Socal; you're gonna pay, you're going to wait, and you're going to get unamused... unless you're into people watching, plenty of opportunity to people watch as you wait 2 hours for your 3...