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Elings Park

1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-569-5611
Ranked #48 of 76 attractions in Santa Barbara
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Parks
Activities: Hang-gliding
Owner description: Elings Park is the largest privately funded public park in America. Built on land reclaimed from a city landfill, includes soccer and softball fields,...... more » Owner description: Elings Park is the largest privately funded public park in America. Built on land reclaimed from a city landfill, includes soccer and softball fields, a hill for paragliding, hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and venues for weddings and other special events. « less
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Goleta
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Facilities are a bit limited, but the festival ran well. Many other trips, too, for various reasons. Beautiful! More

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So Cal
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Nice views and landscaping. Enjoyed hiking the hilltop. More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

The park has excellent views of the sea and mountains. Parking is available at several points. Stick to the paths on the western side if you don't want a hard hike through the thickets! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHCNqiLgB1s&feature=plcp&context=C4c3a2a3VDvjVQa1PpcFMVX_6EUjgOkio6x90ApYsgkJI21-LUEio%3D More

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toronto
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Very attractive park with trails and at the top you can watch hang gliders taking off the cliffs. More

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santa barbara
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We live half a mile from Elings and I run there two to three times a week. It has lots of "active" recreational opportunities (like soccer fields, baseball diamonds, etc) and lots of "passive" opportunities too (like great views, moderate hiking, dog walking, etc). Personally, I like the more natural area on the south (ocean) side of the park. You... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Its a great winter time hiking spot. We don't have too much time after work and before the sun goes down in the winter. This is a goto for after work quick sweat:) Easy access to trails and super dog friendly. AWESOME VIEWS AT THE TOP. More

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Monchengladbach, Germany
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

Great public park with views onto Santa Barbara and public soccer and baseball playing fields and a motorcross park. There's also a small colloseum for performances which is surely a nice place in the summer. I don't remember seeing it but I guess there are also public bbq places. Further, there's a nice walk commemorating local US army soldiers involvement... More

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