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# Dog-friendly dog parks in Santa Barbara

_Santa Barbara · United States_

Dog parks and off-leash areas in Santa Barbara where your dog can run free.

Map: https://maps.dog/en#13/34.4350/-119.7200

## Dog-friendly dog parks in Santa Barbara (5)

- [Elings Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/elings-park-santa-barbara-826ec5) — Dog park · Las Positas Rd 1298, 93105 Santa Barbara. Off-leash.
- [Elings Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/elings-park-santa-barbara-aea55d) — Dog park · Santa Barbara. Off-leash.
- [Kiwanis Meadows](https://maps.dog/en/place/kiwanis-meadows-santa-barbara-460569) — Dog park · San Antonio Creek Road 805, 93111 Santa Barbara. Off-leash.
- [MacKenzie Park Dog Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/mackenzie-park-dog-park-santa-barbara-71e0c7) — Dog park · State Street 3111, 93105 Santa Barbara. Off-leash.
- [Tabano Hollow Open Space](https://maps.dog/en/place/tabano-hollow-open-space-santa-barbara-f2d1f4) — Dog park · University Drive 5100, 93111 Santa Barbara. Allowed inside.

## Other categories

- [Cafés](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-barbara/cafes) — 5
- [Restaurants](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-barbara/restaurants) — 5
- [Bars & pubs](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-barbara/bars) — 2
- [Parks & nature](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-barbara/parks) — 16
- [Shops](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-barbara/shops) — 6
- [Hotels & stays](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-barbara/hotels) — 5
- [Vets](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-barbara/vets) — 9
- [Places](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-barbara/other) — 40

## FAQ

### Where can my dog go off-leash in Santa Barbara?

Off-leash is allowed for example at: Elings Park, Elings Park and Kiwanis Meadows. Check the signs on site, rules can change.

### How up to date is this?

The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners who add places. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leashes. If something changed, report it on the place's page.

### My favourite place in Santa Barbara is missing – can I add it?

Yes. Open the map, tap “Add a place” and drop the pin on it. After a quick review everyone can see it.

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