Lions Park Reservations

We had our wedding this past January at Lions Park and had a wonderful experience! Despite turnover with the event coordinators, things went smoothly and Cat was extremely helpful answering all our questions despite just taking over.
Our only hiccup was with coordinating the host bar where there was confusion/​disagreements, but in the end things worked out really well with help from Cat.
The park is perfect for DIY weddings on a budget like ours. Lions Park is very flexible and has little to no restrictions on set up design, vendors, ect. We did our own catering, music, and décor and they made all of it very easy for us. We loved how laid back they allowed our special day to be.
These grounds are perfect for an intimate wedding (less than 125) with a casual feel. The lodge has gorgeous wood and requires very little décor and has a great space for whatever set up you desire. Outdoors is simple but pretty for a ceremony.
Overall Lions Park was a perfect venue for our DIY wedding, especially since we didn’t want to spend a fortune on a venue in Santa Barbara. Our guests had a blast and it was a memorable day for us. We would absolutely recommend Lions Park!

(Update! I’ve heard there has been recent upgrades to their bartending staff, I do hope I have made a positive impact & a difference by sharing my experience.)
Original Review…
Let me start by saying that this review is not only based off of my own personal experience but is also based off of the experience that my guests received on my wedding day at the Lions Park.
I know that everyone had a blast at my wedding because I asked a majority of my guests a few days later. The only negative reviews I heard was about the treatment that my guests received from the bartenders working for the lions park.
I think that at the least when a person is going to work at a wedding that they should try to make this day as special as possible for the soon to be newlywed couple and their guests by being polite and other common social skills that they obviously lack.
The lions park has their own bar and bartenders. It wasn’t good, gosh… We’re do I begin. They were dressed as if they were attending a BBQ. Whenever I or a guest ordered a drink they would sigh and make a gesture like «uhhh», as if they didn’t want to be there or be doing their job. A job that cost me, the customer, over $ 3k.
Where’s the customer service?
The only reason I even gave this place two stars is because the Lions Park is in a beautiful town, Carpinteria, and is a beautiful place with with lots of green grass and big beautiful oak trees. The events coordinator for Lions park, Aimee Banks, did a good job and accommodated all of our needs and requirements. She was a pleasure to work with; however, I feel like the customer service was only good up until the wedding day came. That’s the day that mattered most. It feels like after they got their money than they didn’t care anymore. That may not be the case but that’s how it made me feel. Aimee apologized for the bartenders behavior but it doesn’t change how I feel much.
It shouldn’t be like that. It’s the most important day of a persons life, it’s supposed to feel special. The guests shouldn’t feel like they’re not welcome… But unfortunately that was the case.
Sorry Lions, you guys have to fix your bartender customer service problems before you host anymore weddings.

I just shot a wedding at this unique location and I’m absolutely in love with this cute venue. The charming house, the lovable suite to get ready in for the bride, the garden and the big, wooden-​paneled room.
The staff was very sweet and accommodating– unlike the bad review I saw before. I did feel like they were understaffed for sure, but I also felt like they put an extra effort in to make up for it! Everything was on time and well organized.
The park is surrounded by vineyards and farmers, so it’s a very peaceful place– perfect for weddings due to the picturesque scenery. I hope I get to return for another job soon when it’s not as hot and we can do more outdoor pictures! ;)

beautiful, lush green park. I love how gorgeous and serene it is.