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Franceschi Park is a 15-acre urban park on Santa Barbara’s Riviera, offering spectacular, panoramic views of the City. This park was once the home of famed botanist Francesco Franceschi and still provides a tranquil horticultural resource for the community.
Franceschi Park. Learn more about the project to reimagine the site of Franceschi House here. Originally the home of famed botanist Francesco Franceschi, the grounds of this park offer unmatched views of the city below, and contain a rare botanical collection. Space Details. Address. 1510 Mission Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Amenities.
Franceschi Park is a 15.78-acre public park (6.39 ha) located at the intersection of Mission Ridge Road and Franceschi Road within the Riviera neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California, United States. It is situated at an approximate elevation of 800 ft (240 m) above sea level, some 2 mi (3.2 km) from the coast.
- 15.78-acre (6.39 ha)
- City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Department
- Major portion June 1931; small additions 1962, 1964, and 1976
- 1510 Mission Ridge Road in Santa Barbara, California.
Sep 18, 2013 · Discover Franceschi Park in Santa Barbara, California: The home of one of California's most important horticulturalists wilts amidst a lovely park.
Franceschi Park. Named for horticulturist and famed botanist Francesco Franceschi who once owned the property, this 18-acre park offers some of the most wonderful views of the Santa Barbara city and coast. It is well known locally for its wonderful collection of exotic plants.
Franceschi Park. 25 reviews. #53 of 240 things to do in Santa Barbara. Parks. Write a review. What people are saying. “ The best view in town! Feb 2020. The park offers a. beautiful view of Santa Barbara.
Franceschi Park is a 17-acre park in Santa Barbara’s Riviera neighborhood, featuring picnic areas, walking paths, and panoramic views. The Park’s namesake, Dr. Francesco Franceschi, operated a botanical garden and nursery at the location from 1903 to 1913 and introduced hundreds of exotic plant species to Southern California, some of which ...
