Following the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake and post-restoration efforts made to the Santa Barbara Mission , the Franciscan Fathers of California offered to sell a 7.8 acre parcel of land extending from Laguna and East Los Olivos Streets north to Alameda Padré Serra . After securing private contributions , on June 30 , 1928 the City Council agreed to purchase the land for $ 37,000 ( to be paid over several years ) . By 1939 , a total sum of $ 53,068.80 was paid in full ( which included interest and other expenses ) . A master plan was approved by the Board of Park Commissioners in 1940
1925 Santa Barbara earthquake
1925 Santa Barbara earthquake
Mission Park, Santa Barbara