Due to the recent rain, our trails are temporarily closed.
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At 230 acres, Santa Barbara’s Elings Park is the largest community-supported non-profit public park in America, and provides year-round outdoor recreation for more than 200,000 visitors annually.
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All dogs must have an EPDOG membership inside Elings Park.
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OPEN TRACK
Sunday, February 1
Join us for open practice this Sunday, February 1 from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Cost is $10 per participant. All skill levels welcome.
All riders must have a valid USABMX membership.
We’re still looking for adult track volunteers.
Volunteer training is Sunday, February 1 from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Meet The Authors and Book Reading Event
Sunday, February 8
2:30-4:30 p.m. at Chaucer’s Books
Join us for a reading of A Bobcat’s Tail at Chaucer’s Books.
Sunday, February 8 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Chaucer’s Books hosts co-authors Bruce Giffin and Dean Noble, along with illustrator Laura-Susan Thomas for a kids storytime and activity hour to celebrate the release of Bobcat’s Tail. A heartwarming children’s story inspired by the creation of Elings Park.
In addition, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM, 10% of all sales benefit The Elings Park Foundation.
Weddings & Event Rentals
Book Your 2026 & 2027 Dates Now!
Want to celebrate nuptials, have a family picnic, or hold a company team-building retreat? Elings Park has event spaces for all types of celebrations.
Nature Walks at Elings Park
Selected Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m.
Join the Garden for free walks to discover the biodiversity of Elings Park. Learn about pollinators, birds, invasive plants, bugs, and more.
New Children's Book Benefits Elings Park
In Celebration of 40th Anniversary of Park’s Opening
Children’s book based on real-life Jerry Harwin, who led efforts to create Elings Park. Perfect holiday gift for Park lovers!
Become a Volunteer BMX Coach
Bring your high energy, reliability, and passion for helping others. 4 to 8 hours per week commitment. Ages 18+ only. Your chance to inspire the next generation of riders!
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New Entry Kiosk, Renovated Tennis Center Next in EPIC! Campaign
We’re making improvements, thanks to donations to the Elings Park Infrastructure Campaign (EPIC!).
You see them throughout the park: from the newly landscaped main entrance, repaved roads and parking lots, to the hand-built sandstone walls and plantings of California oaks and other native plants.
Not to overlook something of vital importance to every visitor: renovated “touchless” bathrooms. Our four-legged visitors give “two-paws-up” to the new warm-water dog washing station.
Next up: renovation of the Los Positas Tennis Center, a new kiosk at the entrance, and the reactivation of a historic water well.
We’re more than half-way to our $10 million EPIC! fundraising goal. Help us make it to the finish line with a tax-deductible donation.
Support the Park
Elings Park is not operated by the city or county. We depend on user fees and public donations to maintain and improve the park. You can help.
