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Help Elings Park
SWING FOR THE MILLION!

A local donor has pledged $1 Million to renovate the Castagnola Softball Complex at Elings Park, but this extraordinary gift will only be unlocked if our community raises $200,000 by May 1, 2026.

 

With your support, we can transform these fields into beautifully maintained playing spaces where athletes compete, families gather, and the community comes together around the game.

 

Your gift today helps create a premier ballpark experience for Santa Barbara and unlocks a transformational investment in Elings Park.

What Your Support Will Make Possible

The renovation of the Castagnola Softball Complex will improve the safety, playability, and longevity of the fields through significant upgrades, including:

♦ Complete Field Renovation

Full renovation of the infields and outfields to create safer, higher-quality playing surfaces.

♦ Professional Grading and Leveling

Precision leveling to ensure smooth, consistent fields for athletes of all ages.

♦ Soil Improvements

Enhanced soil conditions to support healthier turf and long-lasting field performance.

♦ Modern Irrigation System

Installation of a new, efficient irrigation system to maintain optimal field conditions.

♦ Warning Tracks Around the Outfields

Improved player safety and a more polished ballpark experience.

Why Your Support Matters

Players, families, coaches, businesses, and park supporters all have a role to play in bringing this project to life.

For many families, the ballfields are where some of life’s most memorable moments take place… first games, big wins, team friendships, and weekends spent cheering from the sidelines.

At Elings Park, those moments unfold in a setting unlike any other: open skies, sweeping views, and a shared sense of community.

The Castagnola Softball Complex has long served as a gathering place for players and families. With these renovations, it can become an even stronger hub for recreation, connection, and community pride.

Together, we can create a facility that supports recreation, builds community, and inspires pride in one of Santa Barbara’s most treasured parks.

Step up to the plate and DONATE!

The opportunity is here.

The vision is clear.

Now we need the community to step up to the plate and help us knock it out of the park!