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Elings Park
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.
Renovations Are In Progress At Our Softball Fields!
Ongoing improvements are elevating comfort, accessibility, and beauty across the grounds, creating a more welcoming, enjoyable experience for every visitor who comes to explore, play, and connect at the park.
Currently in progress: renovation of the softball fields.
Next up: renovation of Godric Grove.
All dogs must have an EPDOG membership inside Elings Park.
Find Out MoreWhat's Happening
Elings Park Welcomes New Executive Director
George Leis Joins December 1
Well-known local banker and nonprofit leader George Leis will join the Park as Executive Director on December 1, 2026. George is a highly respected, passionate champion of community-focused organizations throughout the Central Coast, California and nationally.
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!
Weddings & Event Rentals
Book Your 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.
Volunteer with Your Children's Trees
Make a lasting impact at Elings Park by volunteering with Your Children’s Trees. From planting and caring for young trees to helping restore and enhance our natural spaces, volunteers play an important role in creating a greener, healthier Park for generations to come.
Volunteer Opportunities
BMX Open Track Practice
Every Sunday 10 am-12 pm
Two hours of laps, jumps, and gate practice on our BMX track. Beginners to pros welcome!
$10 per rider · USA BMX membership required
LPTC at Mendocino Farms
Support Elings Park Tennis While You Dine!
Join us at Mendocino Farms on Monday, August 24, from 2:00 p.m. until close, and 50% of your purchase will be donated to Elings Park Tennis.
Shakespeare in the Park
May 23, 2026 in Godric Grove
A sold-out favorite returns to Elings Park this Memorial Day Weekend. Theatricum Botanicum brings back its enchanting outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for a special one day only performance in the Godric Grove Ampitheater.
Opera in the Park 2026
June 7 in Godric Grove
Join us for Opera in the Park 2026, A Celebration of American Song: a family-friendly outdoor concert featuring beloved selections from American opera, musical theatre, and art song. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy an afternoon of live music beneath the oaks.
