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Parma Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 155 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Barbara, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Parma Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Mountaintop views & 5 miles of trails are featured in Santa Barbara's largest city park.
What runners say about Parma Park
“Great views of ocean and good workout.”
“Located in the back hills, this dog friendly looped trail could very well be your next favorite park too.”
Great park in the hills above Santa Barbara. Several hilly trails that take you around to the beginning. Beautiful views. Watch out for Rattlers and be prepared to hike uphill!
It was a beautiful spot!!! Expected it to be a higher altitude to see the sunset and ended up running the trails instead because it's kind of a valley. But absolutely stunning none the less!!! Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice nature trail without many people around!!!
Excellent park for picnicking, hiking, biking, or taking a dog for a walk. A bit more challenging than other parks due to the terrain.
Parma is my little hidden gem in Santa Barbara. Located in the back hills, this dog friendly looped trail could very well be your next favorite park too. A challenge for uphill, but plenty of loops to take, I enjoy changing my trail each time to fit how much time I have.
Trail conditions & character
“After a short half mile walk you can enjoy some nice views down sycamore canyon to downtown and when it's clear you can see all the way out to the islands.”
“Located in the back hills, this dog friendly looped trail could very well be your next favorite park too.”
“Located in the back hills, this dog friendly looped trail could very well be your next favorite park too.”
“either of the 2 small parking areas along highway 192 aka stanwood Rd.”
Plan your run at Parma Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Distance7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov
- Phone+1 805-564-5418
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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