Stow Grove Park, located at 580 N La Patera Lane (map), is one of the City's most historically rich parks.  The park offers something for everyone.  It is a beautiful park with stunning redwood groves and native plants, and sycamore, oak, and eucalyptus trees.  Park amenities include a softball field, two volleyball courts, horseshoes, open lawn and playground, restrooms, BBQ grills, benches, and picnic tables. It is an ideal park for a family or company picnic.

Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park is located in the heart of Old Town Goleta at 170 S. Kellogg Ave. The park includes a multi-purpose field, basketball court, handball court, concrete ping-pong table, bocce ball court, pickleball court, perimeter walking path, fitness nodes with exercise equipment, picnic areas, and skateboard plaza.  Currently this park is under construction  to install a splash pad and intermittent closures of specific recreation amenities may be experienced.

Stow Grove Park and Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park are the only City parks that take reservations. (Girsh Park is a private park and Goleta Beach Park is run by Santa Barbara County.) There are also a number of parks with picnic tables available on a first-come, first-serve basis throughout the City of Goleta parks. Click here for more information.

• All reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment for site fee plus cleaning deposit, along with a completed and signed original Park Reservation Application, must be received before your reservation can be confirmed.
• Fees are charged according to seasonal demand and are non-refundable, except for rain or hazardous wind conditions, or if a confirmed reservation is cancelled 14 days or more prior to the reservation date.  Low demand periods are Monday through Thursday non-holidays, 9/01 through 6/01; High demand periods are all other times.
• A $25.00 administrative fee is included in the rate and is non-refundable.
• The $150.00 security deposit is refundable, providing the area is maintained and left in the same condition as it was prior to the event date, and all terms and conditions of the rental were followed and adhere to. Any refunds due will be returned via the method in which they were paid within three (3) weeks of the event date. 
• Please use the Group Picnic Reservation link above to determine area availability and call (805) 967-1237 for any additional questions.

In order to make the park experience positive for all users, please observe these guidelines: 

1. The park opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at sunset. The parking lot gate is locked at sunset. Please plan to be out by the time posted on the sign, reflecting sunset for that day.
2. Areas not reserved (no City sign posted) are available the day of on a first come, first served basis AFTER 8:00 a.m. There is no charge for use of the area but no bouncers are allowed. Items left before 8:00 a.m. to hold a spot will be removed.
3. Amplified sounds and music must not disturb or annoy others or interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of the park. City employees have the authority to require guests to restrict or refrain from the use of audio devices in the park. (Goleta Municipal Code Chapters 9.09 and 12.15)
4. Please limit the number of persons in your group to the designated size of the area you have reserved.
5. Permits are required for party activities such as inflatable bouncers.
6. Please note that bounce house permits are not being issued at this time due to vendor unavailability. 
7. Food, drinks, or alcoholic beverages may not be sold without prior written authorization from the City.
8. No open flames are allowed except in City provided grills.  This restriction includes personal BBQ grills, pits, and cookers.
9. All vendors must be approved by the City.
10. The use of staples or tacks damages park structures and tables and is prohibited on all fences, tables, posts, etc.
11. Please put all trash and litter in cans provided. You are expected to restore the area to the condition in which it was found.
12. Do not put hot ashes in trash cans. 
13. Parking is limited and cannot be reserved. Please arrive early and consider carpooling.
14. Vehicles are NOT allowed on grass or past the parking lot – NO EXCEPTIONS.
15. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
16. HAVE FUN & ENJOY YOUR VISIT!

• Indemnification Agreement (Special Use) 
  If outside caterers, vendors or equipment will be used, the vendor or equipment supplier must complete this Indemnification Agreement and submit the signed original to the City of Goleta prior to your event.
• Permit to Sell Alcohol - City of Goleta Application 
  Complete the top portion and return to the City of Goleta for processing. Once approved, a copy will be returned to you for submission with your permit application to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC issues the alcohol permit not the City of Goleta). 

The Goleta Municipal Code 12.15.190 restricts use of sound-amplifying equipment at City Parks.

“No person shall use any sound-amplifying equipment, radio, live music, instrument, amplifying device or other audio instrument in a manner or under circumstances which will tend to annoy, disrupt or interfere with the peace or the enjoyment of any City recreation area by any visitor or use.” 

Electrical outlets are available in selected reserved areas.

Stow Grove Park group picnic areas do have a water spigot available for use.  The covered group picnic areas at Jonny D Wallis Neighborhood Park do NOT have water accessible, but there are restrooms and a drinking fountain nearby.

Yes, the open space near the reserved area can be used for games or a wedding ceremony, but it is important to note that this area is NOT available to reserve and could be used by the general public.  At all times, walkways must remain clear of any objects or gatherings.

There are restroom facilities at Stow Grove Park and Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park.

Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park has many accessible walkways and paths for visitors using walkers and wheelchairs.  Stow Grove Park Picnic Areas are generally easy to move about, but it is recommended that users with special considerations contact our office at (805) 961-7500 so our team can help determine which area would best meet specific needs.

Caterers may use warming trays into the park with the following conditions:

• Only use chafing dish fuels
• Chafing dish fuels must be contained in a chafing fuel holder or chafing tray
• Chafing dish fuels are NOT to be set directly on the table

Garbage bins are lined at the sites, but extra garbage bags are not provided to the renter.  Users should bring some additional garbage bags to accommodate excessive waste (ie: decoration disposal, gift wrap, etc). 

Bounce houses are permitted in Area 2 with a valid permit. 

Each park rental has a deposit that guarantees the user will clean up after their event, leaving the area the same as when they arrived.  This deposit is refunded when the renter does the following:

• Remove all trash and debris (ie: confetti, food, decorations, wrappers, etc.)
• Remove tape from structures and under the tables
• Place trash in receptacles provided

When rentals occur, each site is inspected at the close of each business day.  If there are no issues or problems, refunds will be processed and can take up to three weeks.

Please be advised that Goleta Municipal Code Section 12.15.190  restricts the use of any sound-amplifying equipment. 

We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this regulation. Failure to comply may be result in the forfeiture of your security deposit.