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Waller Park gives Santa Maria shade, lakes, and room to gather
Waller Park is a Santa Barbara County day-use park in the Santa Maria area with 154 acres, lakes, lawns, shaded picnic areas, playgrounds, courts, and disc golf.
Waller Park is one of Santa Maria’s most useful everyday outdoor anchors. It is a Santa Barbara County day-use park, not a city pocket park.
Waller Park covers 154 acres, with two lakes and fountains. The park also has lawns, shaded picnic areas, playgrounds, basketball, volleyball, and disc golf.
The layout makes it easy for different ages to share the same outing. Check the county page before reserving or planning a large gathering, because park rules and available areas can change.
Where to see it
Waller Park in the Santa Maria area. Check Santa Barbara County Parks for current day-use details.
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Reviewed June 30, 2026
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