2026 & 2027 Dates Now Available
Field Conditions Update: All fields are currently closed due to current conditions. We expect fields to remain closed until Monday, November 24th. We will assess conditions over the weekend and provide an official status update on Monday morning.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Enjoy your visit!
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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Why it's Called a Wedding "Party"
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.
BMX Track Is Temporarily Closed
The BMX track at Elings Park is closed temporarily due to a personnel change. Check back here for practice dates TBD and other updates. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
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!
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!
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.
Skate & Scoot
at Elings Park
An afternoon of fun and family vibes on Nov. 30
Roller skates, scooters, and bikes are all welcome at this free community event. Enjoy food, music, adult beverages, The Bubble Guy, and more.
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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.
