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La Playa Stadium

4.7 ★★★★★ 161 Google reviews · Stadium track in Santa Barbara, California

Open to the public Free Outdoor Rubber / synthetic Infield field

Stadium for games featuring ocean views and an open-to-the-public track.

Plan your run

  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Surface Rubber / synthetic — springy, fast, and easy on the legs; runs well wet or dry
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Infield a soccer/football field inside the oval — handy if the kids want to play while you run
  • Amenities restrooms, water fountain, parking, bleachers (from runner reviews)
  • Phone (805) 965-0581
  • Website sbccvaqueros.com

Is La Playa Stadium open to the public?

La Playa Stadium is open to the public and free to use. It welcomes public runners; hours and any access rules are worth a quick check before your first visit.

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What's at this track

Features at La Playa Stadium, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

🔴 Rubber / All-Weather Tracks 2 mentions

“This is a rubber track so it is less impact on all your joints.”

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Tracks with an Infield Field 2 mentions

“The all-turf field and modern track create a beautiful centerpiece to this coastal portrait.”

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💺 Tracks with Bleachers 2 mentions

“Two bathrooms, one lower-field level and one above the grandstands.”

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🚻 Tracks with Restrooms 2 mentions

“Park at the top parking lot and sit near the top of the stadium if you want easy access to restrooms and snacks.”

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🅿️ Tracks with Free Parking 3 mentions

“Park at the top parking lot and sit near the top of the stadium if you want easy access to restrooms and snacks.”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 161 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

🔓 open to the public 2 mentions

“Open to the public most times, with classes using it concurrently.”

⏱️ great for intervals 3 mentions

“The best spot to do stadiums and get track workouts in for free!”

🏞️ scenic setting 5 mentions

“Beautiful view of the playing field and harbor/ocean in the background.”

💚 free to use 3 mentions

“The best spot to do stadiums and get track workouts in for free!”

🅿️ easy parking 2 mentions

“Free parking across the street for 90 minutes.”

From the reviews

Great session on the track this evening. Together with lots of other people, old & young, walkers & runners. Super atmosphere! There are also a lot of stairs here so you can work on those glutez.

★★★★★ — Jørgen, Sep 2019

Good Track... Open to the public most times, with classes using it concurrently. Occasionally closed due to games being played or some such, but, usually open. Rubberized track is good on the joints. Free parking across the street for 90 minutes.

★★★★☆ — Joseph, Dec 2015

This is a rubber track so it is less impact on all your joints. There is a tire-turf football field with an electronic scoreboard. Long jumping sand pits, and a cross-training weight area. Two bathrooms, one lower-field level and one above the grandstands.

★★★★★ — Nick, Feb 2019

…The all-turf field and modern track create a beautiful centerpiece to this coastal portrait..

★★★★★ — Andrew, May 2024

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Where to find La Playa Stadium

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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