Were from out of town and needed a break for the kids in a long drive. This park was surprisingly well equipped with lots of options for the young ones. Public bathrooms across the road.

Paragliding, mtb, hiking, softball field with lights, bathrooms and dirt jump park on the backside. Elings has it all! Just wish they had showers and would remain open all night.

My membership with the American Horticulture Society gets me in under the reciprocal program and it is actually cheaper. Love this place. During the summer they have extended hours and occasional free concerts. Lots of shade for those walks on hot days. Plus it has some cool stuff in the gift shop. Well worth the membership.

The best view of Santa Barbara, well one of them. Only at times, I had to climb a fence but it was an easy one to climb and dogs have to be a memberto walk there. Thats the only thing I I dont like about it. But its perfect for me. A couple benches scattered around to sit at to watch both sunset and sunrise. This is no the side with the baseball fields. You can access this from that same driveway and walk up the trails to this spot but I didnt even know that it was part of Elings until I got there and saw the sign. I entered from the neighborhood gates. Right now they are open from 7-7:30 but you can squeeze through the gate or hop the fence go be honest. Its so Beautiful the gates should never be shut. A disappointing aspect as its my understanding that your dog has to be a member of the park or you get fined. Lame if you ask me!! Total downfall. But worth the visit for the view.

I honestly cant tell where the hiking trails are at in this park. Theres a back entrance that I miss every time so I havent been able to go. The main gate entrance on Las Positas is easy though but no access to trails from what I can see.

This park has something for every one! Hiking paths, dirt bike area, soccer and softball fields, 2 playgrounds and wedding areas atop the hill. One little known treasure is the Veterans Memorial Walk at the top of the hill (entrance toward the close end of the upper parking lot). Bathrooms in several locations and plenty of parking unless there are games. Sometimes they make you pay to enter.

Elings Park is Santa Barbaras best kept secret. What is the most peaceful beautiful park with amazing views great location just dont tell anybody! :-)

I really like Elingspark. THis is one of the best view of Santa Barbara. You can see the entire bay during beautiful days and the walk under the trees is so nice !

Beautiful for picnics, just sitting at sunset, or hiking a bit, and of course for weddings and special events. A hidden JEWEL!

We arrived here on a Saturday afternoon around 3:30pm for a wedding. It was a beautiful day and you could see for miles from the top of the hill. There were restrooms and a large open area for games. The half round amphitheater was where the wedding took place. It was shaded and seats were available. The reception was set up nearby and it was a perfect evening.

Great place for sports and a wedding venue as well. The have nice fields and games ranging from soccer, lacrosse, baseball softball and both mens rugby and womens rugby.The mens rugby club is called the Grunion and the womens rugby club is called the Mermaids. The usually hold rugby training open to anyone on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the top fields. find both clubs on Facebook and show up to one of their training, its a work out and great competition for those that like contact sports.Those rugby people sure know how to have a good time!!!

I didnt realize you needed a permit for your dog until I was driving out and read the sign. I have to be more vigilant when entering an unfamiliar area. No one said anything. The ball fields are closed but people were walking over the barriers anyway and playing. Again, no one said anything.

Epic trails here, this park is close to the ocean so 5-10 degrees cooler than the mountain trails. Great place for kids or beginning hikers.

I went to the Wine and Balloon Festival here. It was a lot of fun. The had great wineries represented and the hot air balloons were beautiful at night. I definitely recommend.

Installed a new snack shack for the base ball fields along with new lighting for restrooms. A great place to relax and enjoy the fresh air on the hillside.

Loved it! Fun place to watch the dogs play on the beach.

Beautiful park that has great views. The baseball/softball fields are well maintained as well as the rest of the park, and restrooms. The baseball/softball fields each have fences (during league play some of the fences have different rules then others). There are picnic benches perched around BBQs, and there is a playground for the youngsters.

What a great spot in town

We played at the Big Bounce America tour on a Friday and had the best time of our lives playing in there for 3 hours!

Great place to hike and play! Pretty decent mountain biking in town. Great views.

The staff at Elings are very nice and polite. We have been members for four years and our dogs Dakota and Cowboy love the place. The dog people we have met have become life long friends. We highly recommend the park.

We love this park, but since when do they charge 5$ on the weekend ? Very confused .

Nice open space.

Beautiful well maintained.

A great local park with a variety of offerings: playing fields, memorials, views of the surrounding hills, oceans, and city. Lots of parking, but easily accessible on foot from any direction. Dogs are allowed but need an annual pass. Go early in the morning when people fly lightweight remote control airplanes, or a weekend afternoon when hanggliders are floating from here, then over the nearby beach.My only complaint as a local is: the road from the park entrance, up the hill, needs to be repaved! Lots of dips and bumps... Drive carefully.

This is a great park for mountain biking and trail running! It also has a soccer field as well as 3 softball fields. During the summer, they had concerts once a month!

How many clubs take dogs as members? This place. What more do you want? Ocean views? Good news, bro. You got them.

Beautiful park up the hill looking over the ocean baseball fields or softball also there for tournament play

My dogs can go there, they do have to be licensed. Its a gorgeous view and I love to watch my friends softball gsmes!! My cousin also had his wedding there, stunning!

Great park, cant wait for the bmx track to reopen

We had our ceremony at The South Bluffs and we could not be happier with the location!! WOW, what a view!!! We knew that we wanted to be close to the ocean but not right on the beach. This spot was absolutely perfect.We used Jump on the School Bus to transport our guests to and from the ceremony site so there were no issues getting up / down the hill.We definitely impressed all of our guests with how beautiful the view was!

Nice park to walk in I brought my dog I forgot if you could bring the dogs or not but I brought mine nice breeze also nice surroundings

Beautiful views. Plenty of little trails to wander down.

Great place to visiting t... Wonderful views!!

Grew up around here..always nice to return. Amazing views.

Amazing place with an amazing view

Super fun cross country mountain bike ride with a great downhill course with jumps!

Unfriendly if not a local

Various trails available, restroom on site, and plenty of parking space

Really nice park and nice hike.. worth visiting for sunset

My favorite park,so much to offer plus a beautiful scenery

Big bounce america was great

This is a huge multi-level Park with soccer fields, a softball field. Areas for weddings, areas for parties. It has a play structure for children. From BMX racing, to hidden areas for private parties. This park has it all! Fantastic hiking trails and even a veterans memorial walkway. It is dog friendly but you do have to have a specific permit to bring your dog onto the property. there are often weddings or parties being held on the weekends, so you may have to pay for parking on the weekends.

Amazing place to go running or walking and seeing the sunset

I spend my free days here, I love walking up and being in nature. Plenty of bunnies scampering around as well as squirrels!

A quite big park, a lot of sports and activities go on here. Fun for a hilly walk as well.

The most gorgeous views, lots to do and plenty of space to roam.

There was also a dog park and a playground. I came here to eat for my trip to San Francisco and it was perfect weather. Totally recommend it

Great place for familys n Rc car fun

Beautiful. Love this place. Very rewarding views.

Yeo I love it here

Great place to see baseball games. Also a nice venue for weddings.

The baseball parks are nice,. Bathrooms are okay but the broken asphalt to get to the restrooms are very dangerous to walk on.

I grew up next to this park and went up there almost every day through my childhood. The best backyard anyone can ever, and the first place I take anyone who comes to visit

Have to pay for parking... atleast for a baseball tournament I attended. Bathrooms stunk, playground could use some work. Softball fields so not great for baseball. Beautiful location.

Fun scenic views nice patios rest grassy park, dancing and live music with good mlm people and burgers.

Lots of greenery and breathtaking views. This place is amazing for weddings.

Easy access beautiful place to visit, the view and sceneries are awesome.Definitely a place to goMr G

I am tired of picking up cigarette butts at the seating areas at the ball fields, plus beer bottle caps. Plus, people aren’t using the blue bin for recycle, usually there are poop bags in the containers. Great park all the way around.

Fun

The old Santa Barbara Land Fill. Aka the city dump. Amazing what 40 years and fill dirt can do. I like the Eastward view from the top.

... I meet there some native people...

Beautiful park with wonderful accommodations and trails! Be aware of weekend activities and parking fees! (:

Great place for a short walk or picknick

Beautiful

Very peaceful, not a lot of people, there are benches along the way to rest, and some nice views.

Beautiful park in a very nice area of Santa Barbara, Ca. Im just disappointed because of the parking fee.

Great Private Park for off leash dog walking and playing. All dogs must be members. But the annual fee is well worth it!

Its just a beautiful Park with great views.

Had a blast at there event.

Best place for practicing and learning paragliding. Shallow grassy hill with consistent conditions and a beautiful view of the ocean.

It was really fun and pretty, the trails are well kept and the plants healthy

Elings Park is one of the best parks in Santa Barbara. Kings Park is a dog-friendly park, dog owners are required to buy an annual membership to have their dogs at elings Park.Park has many conveniences, some of the top canvases are a place to launch hang gliders, softball fields, soccer fields, barbecue areas as well as a BMX track and two RC race car tracks. The park also has many miles of both cross country and downhill mountain bike and hiking trails. I am a huge fan of godric Grove It is a beautiful Park area at the very top that overlooks Hendrys beach and the ocean. there is a deck which is great for weddings or parties and also a grass area that is beautifully maintained there are many beautiful plants at godric Grove as well as restrooms and water for both people and dogs. There are many different areas at Godrick Grove to look out over the city. Youre visiting Santa Barbara or a local This is a must-see place

Had a batting practice there fields and facilities are in need of major repairs

Beautiful views, completely natural.

Beautiful park for sports. Dog lovers. Family functions. picnics and Barbequesectcetera ectcetera

There should be something done about all the holes in the fields. Ive never seen it this bad. Three stars. I myself have twisted my leg in one of those holes. Its really, really bad. The roads could use a bit of help also. Its a great place to walk especially the memorial walk as Im now healing from knee surgery.

Nice park to have your party.

Amazing views perfect for out door weddings and parties

No frills, just wide open space

Dog park, softball and soccer fields, bmx track. Wedding site, hiking.

Elings park is a BEAUTIFUL park! We went there for a walk and the place is fantastic. It is beautifully landscaped and well groomed. There is an amphitheater, gazebo, and plenty of benches/picnic tables and of course plenty of trashcans! There is a great view of the valley and ocean from certain places. So glad we decided to make a random visit there.

Because its pretty noice

Gave 2 stars because they make you get a membership for your animal. I had some time to spare and thought my furry traveling companion would like to stretch and play. Didnt even get to get out of the car. Boooo

This park is beautiful and much larger than I expected. In addition to couple fields for baseball and soccer, you can hike a hill and get a beautiful view of the ocean. Id love to return here to hike or run. Entry does cost $5 though.

Why do they have to charge to go to a park ?

Great for runs, or lonely walks to see the sunset or mountains. Good views. I recommend walking to the park/Grove on the north side

Awesome....beautiful....very special place to have right in the middle of town....almost every type of sport, etc

Good for party time

Great Park. We love participating in the BMX track

Great off-leash dog park. Many trails but watch for poison oak on them. Ball fields used mainly in evenings and weekends. There is a bmx and a remote control model racing track.

Incredible place to connect with nature

Trails and weeds recently cleaned up. MTB jumps restructured.

Beautiful plave, the views are stunning, well worth the short walk/hike up the hill...

Beautiful and big space to play with the kiddos... Baseball field, good playground, bathroom works well, a lot of dogs walking ..... Had a lot of fun!

I love this little neighborhood park!

Great park but the road leading up is in serious need of repair. You have to pay for parking that is supposedly for park upkeep. The pot holes are getting so bad you have to maneuver to the other side of the road in some areas.

This is a privately owned park that allows dogs off leash everywhere. As long as the dog is a member. Great place to throw all ball and exercise Maxwell and myself.

Hilly terrain and goat trails. Long grass and weeds,dirt and poison oak. Great views of the mountains and ocean. Easy to get lost here. But no worries as youll soon be at a road. Lots of hiking and dogs. Some biking.

Great Park! very large lots of things to do, many facilities. good for all sorts of events.