Elings Playground

Honestly, this little spot is exactly what you want when you’ve got a toddler and you’re not trying to chase them across a massive park. It’s small, which sounds like a knock but really isn’t — keeps things calm and easy to manage without the chaos of bigger playgrounds. Santa Barbara families who live close by tend to treat it like a neighborhood secret, a low-key place to kill an hour without the crowds. Good for the under-5 set, simple and quiet.