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Elings Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 695 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Barbara, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Elings Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Suburban spot with baseball fields, BMX raceway & hang gliding hills, plus picnic & event space.
What runners say about Elings Park
“Most beautiful hilly park with lots of parking and sports fields, non electric dirt bike track,clean bathrooms, closes at sunset.”
“Most beautiful hilly park with lots of parking and sports fields, non electric dirt bike track,clean bathrooms, closes at sunset.”
“There are several downhill mountain biking trails and hiking or dog walking trails for those on the mellower pace.”
The greatest park in Santa Barbara County by far. I only recently discovered it from a friend. It sits atop a big hill on Las Positas Rd between Hendry's beach and Modoc. There is an area at the lower level for playing sports or walking my dog but the true awe begins at the top.
I highly recommend Ellings Park to anyone around the Santa Barbara area! I’ve had the pleasure of attending the Fields of Funk Music Festival twice at Ellings Park, and both years were fantastic! The outdoor stage setup is perfect for a music festival, creating an awesome atmosphere surrounded by nature.
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 "member'to walk there. That's the only thing I I don't like about it. But its perfect for me. A couple benches scattered around to sit at to watch both sunset and sunrise.
The park has 3 baseball diamonds, 2 soccer fields, BMX track, RC car race track, walking trails, beautiful group event areas. The southern park area has biking trails and a hang gliding/ paragliding lauch port. The park is spreadout onto four tiers ascending in elevaation.
Trail conditions & character
“Most beautiful hilly park with lots of parking and sports fields, non electric dirt bike track,clean bathrooms, closes at sunset.”
“There are several downhill mountain biking trails and hiking or dog walking trails for those on the mellower pace.”
“Most beautiful hilly park with lots of parking and sports fields, non electric dirt bike track,clean bathrooms, closes at sunset.”
“Most beautiful hilly park with lots of parking and sports fields, non electric dirt bike track,clean bathrooms, closes at sunset.”
“Most beautiful hilly park with lots of parking and sports fields, non electric dirt bike track,clean bathrooms, closes at sunset.”
Plan your run at Elings Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteelingspark.org
- Phone+1 805-569-5611
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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