Our Favorite Kite Flying Fields

• Children Park Buenos Aires - District Capital, AR

• Submitted by: Gustavo Di Si
• Children’s Park (Parque de los Niños) lies on the District Capital by the “Rio de la Plata” riverside. It has an excellent infrastructure including: security, parking facilities for more than 600 cars, 400 picnic tables, a big grove and children’s playground that provides the chance to share a nice recreation day. From its wide breakwater people can see different nautical sports like yachting, kite surf, wind surf and fishing board. Every year, Monday to Sunday from 9 AM to 7 PM
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Cantilo Avenue and Rio de la Plata - District Capital
• For more information try http://www.batoco.org (will open it's own window.)

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• Paseo de la Costa Park Vicente López - Buenos Aires, AR

• Submitted by: Gustavo Di Si
• It is a nice place to flying that can handle up to 7 pilots flying two lines. Open from all cardinal point wind
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Vito Dumas Avenue and Laprida Street - Vicente López - Buenos Aires
• For more information try http://www.batoco.org (will open it's own window.)

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• Clover Point Victoria, CA

• Submitted by: Adrian Flanagan
• It's not the biggest, but it's the best place on the south island for any kite you've got.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, Kite Buggying, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Take hyw. 1 or 17 south bound until you get to

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• Wasaga Beach Provincial Park Wasaga Beach Ontario, CA

• Submitted by: Rick Longhurst
• 9 miles of Beach Early June and from September 1 on is the best time.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, Kite Buggying, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From Detroit take Highway 401 to highway 24 to Cambridge.Highway 24 will take you to Collingwood and follow the signs to Wasaga Beach. From Buffalo, take QEW to highway 400, exit at highway 427 to Barrie,Highway 27 to highway 92. Turn left on 92 directly into Wasaga Beach

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• Ochsenturm Langen bei Bremerhaven, DE

• Submitted by: Kay Littwin
• closed from 1. Mai to 31. Juli
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: North Germany between Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven

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• Ballynamona Ballycotton, IE

• Submitted by: JMR
• Lovely wide beach. Smaller sized kites only though as there are some hefty winds all year round. Nice backdrop of the Ballycotton light house.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: On the Ballycotton to Garryvoe road a small sign on the right points you to the beach.

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• Field of Strings Decatur, AL, US

• Submitted by: Shawn Donahoo
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Every Sunday afternoon (year 'round) at Decatur Utilities, 1002 Central Pkwy, SW
• For more information try http://www.foreverflying.com/events.html (will open it's own window.)

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• Alltel Feild Little Rock, AR, US

• Submitted by: Nathan Jones
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From I430 take the Cantrell Rd exit head west. At the first stop light turn left. First drive on left turn left. follow around to feild.

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• Burns Park North Little Rock , AR, US

• Submitted by: Nathan Jones
• There are numerous soccer feilds here that you can fly on plus the feild listed above is great for kite flying and for r/c sports. it is used by the r/c plane club the flying tigers and this feild gets some good wind off of the river. on the way in there are other good feilds to fly in but they are good with certain wind directions only.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From I40 take the Burns Park exit. Head south through golf course. At yeild sign make a right follow around to first road past soccor feild. turn left go to stop sign and turn left again. follow to end and park. Feild is on the right and must walk to it.

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• Cesar Chavez Park Berkeley, CA, US

• Submitted by: Chuck Sigal
• 95 acres of rolling fields and great views of Berkeley to the east and the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco to the west. In summer the winds can be strong so pack a vented kite or be prepared.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Take University Ave. west past I80. Turn right on Marina Blvd. and continue past the hotel. Follow the road as it turns left. The park is on the right.
• For more information try http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/parks/parkspages/CesarChavez.html (will open it's own window.)

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• New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, US

• Submitted by: Darril dela Torre
• Not the biggest flying area depending on the tide line and winds can be erratic or non-existent. But when the wind is there, it is a georgeous location. There is a campground on top of a sheer 100+ foot bluff that overlooks the beach and its great to fly a kite up high enough where it's at eye level with the campers. Sport kiting is OK when not too crowded.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Just south of Santa Cruz. Take New Brighton/Park Ave. exit off of Highway 1. Day use fee required.
• For more information try http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=542 (will open it's own window.)
• Webmaster's Note: According to the park's web page it is closed for rehabilitation until the spring of 2004.

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• Carlsbad State Beach Carlsbad, CA, US

• Submitted by: Mike Dooley
• Hard, flat rocky dirt area seldom used by bathers/surfers, with room to fly on up to 75-foot lines. Usually a few Rev flyers or fighter flyers on any given weekend. Join us!
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Northern San Diego County, just south of the Carlsbad State Beach Campground, and north of lagoon outlet jetty, park on street immediately adjacent to the sand/dirt.

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• Clam Beach McKinleyville, CA, US

• Submitted by: John Farrell
• This is a very big beach that is pretty flat and has a nice fine sand. There were a lot of Kite surfers on windy days and I am sure it would be good for buggying too. Very easy access and not very crowded.
• Directions: About 1 mile north of McKinleyville,about 5 miles south of Trinadad on the 101 take the clam beach exit. The North parking lot seemed the best.

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• Shoreline Park Mountain View, CA, US

• Submitted by: Dennis Fishback
• Nicely groomed 100' x 1000' (approx.) grassed area with a HUGE dirt area next to it. Watch out for the holes from the ground squirrels in the grass!
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: To reach Shoreline at Mountain View directly from the south, take Hwy 101 to the Shoreline Blvd. exit. Shoreline Blvd. leads directly into the main entrance of the park. From the north, take Hwy 101 south, exit at Amphitheatre Parkway, then turn left at Shoreline Blvd. to the park entrance. The StuntKite flying parking area is only about 100 yards inside the gate, on the right.
• For more information try http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/baytrail/vtour/map3/access/Btmtnvw/Btmtvw2.htm (will open it's own window.)
• Webmaster's Note: See also: http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/citydepts/cs/shoreline.htm

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• Oxnard State Beach Oxnard, CA, US

• Submitted by: Glen Rothstein
• Large Grass Field in Front of Beautiful Beach. Clean Bathrooms, Handicap Access to Beach and Onshore Winds. We even get Pizza Delivered. $5 Parking Fee for All Day use.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, Kite Buggying, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: 1601 W. Harbor Blvd. between Wooley & Channel Islands Blvd.
• For more information try http://www.vckf.org/ (will open it's own window.)

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• World Famous Pismo Beach Pismo Beach, CA, US

• Submitted by: James Warner
• Miles of Pristine beach. Flat, well maintained sand base. Open flying year round awaits you. Average wind speeds: 3-12 mph. normal NNW winds prevail. Traction kiting activities are South of the Pier, with late summer best for buggy's. Sport kiting, and everything else North of the Pier, although welcome on the South side of the Pier also.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, Kite Buggying, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From the North: 101 South to Price St. Right on Pomeroy, & into the Pier parking lot. From the South: 101 North to Price St. Left on Pomeroy, & into the Pier parking lot.
• For more information try http://www.pismokites.com (will open it's own window.)

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• San Diego Kite Field San Diego, CA, US

• Submitted by: Mike Dooley
• San Diego Kite Club's regular meeting place, 2nd Sat. of each month. Officially known as Tecolote Shores Park, arrive early (before 10:00 a.m.), as parking fills up fast. Grassy field, some trees, but no field sports (soccer, etc.) allowed. Join the San Diego Kite Club for gentle breezes beside the bay! Fiesta Island is across the water to the west, with a great kitesurf practice area.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Take I-5 south to East Mission Bay Drive offramp, turn left and left again and drive south along Mission Bay to 1/2 mile south of the Hilton Hotel.

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• Ocean Beach, Baker Beach, Chrissy Field San Francisco, CA, US

• Submitted by: Russell Roby
• Ocean Beach is famous for its strong constant wind. Baker Beach is slightly more protected with a wider range of winds throughout the day. Many Kite Surfers gather here just off the beach and under the bridge. Dramatic views. Crissy Field has varied but great winds and the largest number of all types of kiters.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Ocean Beach: Great Highway from Sloat Blvd. to Geary Blvd. Baker Beach: just west of the Golden Gate Bridge in the Presidio @ Lincoln Blvd and Bowley St. Crissy Field: 603 Mason at Halleck Street, Presidio

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• Seal Beach Pier Seal Beach, CA, US

• Submitted by: Bob
• Very nice beach community in Southern California, normally known for its awesome surfing and windsurfing. An average wind from 8-15 mph makes this place an awesome field. Fliers can usually be found flying on the north side of the pier. Great views of Catalina Island and beach front homes offer a beautiful back drop to your kites. Flying near the pier can get crowded, but the area near the jetty is wide and flat.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Between the cities of Long Beach and Sunset Beach. From Pacific Coast Highway turn onto Main St. and follow towards the pier. Pay parking.
• For more information try http://www.kiteclub.org (will open it's own window.)

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• High Camp-Squaw Valley USA Squaw Valley, CA, US

• Submitted by: Eric
• Consistent summer winds with excellent views of Lake Tahoe. Swimming and Ice skating, plus restaurants and bars all at the top of the mountain. Wide open flying area over cliffs.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Interstate 80 to Truckee, CA; South on Hwy 89 to Squaw Valley Rd.; proceed to Cable Car at base of mountain; Ride Cable Car to High Camp.
• For more information try http://summer.squaw.com (will open it's own window.)

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• Baylands Park Sunnyvale, CA, US

• Submitted by: Allen Carter
• Great big field. Well maintained grass. No gopher holes like that Beserkeley place. Excellent wind off the bay. Nice people!
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Hwy 237 to the Lawrence/Carribean exit. Turn north onto Carribean and the park is immediately on your right. Alternate would be to take Lawrence Expressway from Hwy 101 or 280.
• For more information try http://www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us/baylands/ (will open it's own window.)

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• Arapahoe Community Park Denver, CO, US

• Submitted by: Blake Pelton
• This is the best field I have found in the State of Colorado! (I have searched for several years.) Ten Soccer fields. Flat, groomed, and no wind obstructions.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: I-25 to Arapahoe Rd Exit, go East to Pioria and turn Right (South). The field will be on the Right side of the road about 2.5 miles off of Arapahoe Rd.

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• Sloan's Lake Denver, CO, US

• Submitted by: Jim Karlin
• 4 football fields suitable for single, dual, quad (precision), over the water when the wind is right, traction, but make sure to watch for other users of the field.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From I-70, exit Harlan and head east on 44th to Sheridan, south on Sheridan to 25th, east on 25th for the north side of the lake.

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• Fossil Creek Park Fort Collins, CO, US

• Submitted by: John Farrell
• There is a hill that is great for SLK. What a site at sun down as the sun goes down over the Rockies. There is a large oval that could handle about 6 to 8 stunt kites. The winds are typical inland. The best flying for DLK is low winds.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From Harmony Road turn South on Lemay Ave and go about one mile. It is on the right across from South Ridge Golf course

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• Sandstone Ranch Park Longmont, CO, US

• Submitted by: Jason Stotter
• Several big fields, as well as pavillions with bathrooms and water.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Located on South side of highway 119 on East edge of Longmont at 2525 & 3001 E. Hwy 119.

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• Hammonasset Beach State Park Madison, CT, US

• Submitted by: Doug Coates
• Hammonasset Beach is located on Route 1 in Madison, Connecticut just south of I-95 Exit 62. The park offers camping, hiking, swimming, fishing and bird watching. Hammonasset is open year round and charges for parking during the summer season but generally only on nice weekends in the spring and fall. The State owned beach which stretches out for a good two miles along the Long Island Sound coast consists of 919 acres of salt marsh, field and beach. Once inside the park proceed to the rotary and take first right towards West Beach. West Beach is a long beach with a full length boardwalk. Just inside the boardwalk are several very large grass fields. Miegs Point is another location in the park. Miegs Point is less open but is better in an easterly wind. To reach this location, once inside the park, go 3/4 of the way around the rotary and follow the signs to Miegs Point. Thanks to ConnectiKITER Gary Engvall for most of the above information
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Driving north (east) on I-95, Exit 62 is at the 67 mile marker, just past the last Rest Area on I-95 in CT. Take Exit 62. Turn RIGHT off the ramp. Driving south (west) on I-95, Exit 62 is at the 67 mile marker, just before the Rest Area. Turn LEFT off the ramp. After exiting the highway, drive one mile south to light at US Rte 1. Go straight through light and that is the park entrance. Proceed to gatehouse. Avoid the one furthest to the right - it is for the Campground only.
• For more information try http://www.connectikiters.org/ (will open it's own window.)

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• Harkness Memorial State Park Waterford, CT, US

• Submitted by: Stephanie Hiebert
• Well-maintained large grassy flying field with three directions of good wind. Located on the grounds of a restored historic mansion right on the Long Island Sound, it has a fabulous view, and the mansion has the added attraction of formal gardens. Kiters provide de facto entertainment for many of the frequent wedding receptions that on summer days spill out onto the mansion's veranda overlooking the flying field. Other attractions include picnic grounds and plenty of shade to park gear and rest tired bodies.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Off of Route 213 southeast of New London. See the web page listed below for detailed directions.
• For more information try http://connectikiters.org/harkness.html (will open it's own window.)

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• Washington Monument Grounds Washington, DC, US

• Submitted by: Wings Over Washington Kite Club
• Home of the Wings Over Washington Kite Club Home of the Smithsonian Kite Festival (Limited Kite Buggying)
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: On the National Mall in Washington DC at the Base of the Washington Monument. Between 15th Street & 17th Street. Between Constitution Ave and Independence Ave
• For more information try http://www.kites.org/WOW/graphics/maps/dc-mall.gif (will open it's own window.)
• Webmaster's Note: July 13, 2004: I've been informed that, due to construction, there will be no kite flying on the mall until October.

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• St. George Island Eastman, FL, US

• Submitted by: Connie Haas
• Great beach for flying. Nice and Wide. Available year round. Quieter in the winter months.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: St George Island is about 75 miles SW of Tallahassee, near Apalachicola. From Tallahassee take Rtes 319/98 to Eastpoint. Take 4 mile bridge to the Island. The State park is 4 miles East of the bridge. Lots of beach, never crowded if you are willing to walk a few hundred yards.

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• Bonnet House Beach Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US

• Submitted by: Jeff
• Steady winds, seldom calm. Good parking for break of dawn kiting.
• Sport Kites and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: North of Sunrise Blvd.

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• Crandon Park - South Beach Miami, FL, US

• Submitted by: Rob Webb
• This is a _wide_ (north-south) beach with clean, ocean winds. Kite friendly: Single, dual or quad. Wayward Skyward Kite club members fly most Sundays.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Exit I-95 onto Key Biscayne causeway ($1 toll). Enjoy the scenic drive over several bridges to Crandon Park. Take left at South Beach entrance ($4 parking fee.) Park far south near carousel.

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• Haulover Park N. Miami Beach, FL, US

• Submitted by: J Luis (kiteboss) Mugnani
• Nice large open field between the Ocean and the Beach inlet. Kite store on location for parts and sales. Enjoyable family style flying, from carrage to wheelchairs, young and old. Single line, sport kite to multiline. Summertime winds are low and winter time high. 365 days of kite flying unless snowing. Free instruction on all kinds of kites.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: At N. Miami Beach, 108th Street and A1A (thats the beach road). Regular flying everyday. Members flying on weekends.

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• Bowmans Beach Sanibel, FL, US

• Submitted by: Robert Doss
• Wide beach, good sea breeze most days. large area to the right is best for stunters. (If I'm not already there)
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: East from Ft Myers on Six Mile Cypress to Gladiolus Rd. Go left on summerlin and go to Toll Gate. Cross causeway to Sanibel Island, go to SANCAP Rd. Will see Bowmans Beach sign on right about 6 miles up the Island. Turn left to go to park. Fly with us on Sundays, everyone welcome.

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• Siesta Key Beach Sarasota, FL, US

• Submitted by: "The Kite Wizard" (Rich Courmettes)
• Usually a half dozen kiteflyers EVERY DAY in season (January through April) from 9 AM to 2 PM. Popular with the Sun Coast Kite Club on weekends. Best beach sand in North America. Gentle constant on-shore breezes. Kite flyers welcomed by the Parks Dept. at the 'big tree on the beach', south end of the public beach.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From Sarasota take Route 72 (Clark Rd.) west over the Stickney Point Bridge, right on Midnight Pass Road, left at the fork toward 'the village' onto Beach Road, left into the free public parking marked Sarasota County - Siesta Beach Park. Head left to the south end of the parking lot. Arrive before 10 AM in season.
• For more information try http://home.tampabay.rr.com/kiteclub/firstflys.html (will open it's own window.)

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• Ocean Trace Rd. St. Augustine , FL, US

• Submitted by: Rob Autrey
• Anyone is welcome to come fly with us. Who knows who or what will be in the air. Always a fun time.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, Kite Buggying, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: In St. Augustine on south 4000 A1A is Ocean Trace Rd. Just turn and go towards the beach on the weekends you should see kites in the air. Also on Vilano bch, Out on the point we will be there at times Lots of room. Soft sand.
• For more information try http://www.homestead.com/kiteflyer (will open it's own window.)

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• Fort de Soto St. Petersburg, FL, US

• Submitted by: Joe Savidge
• Strng winds but not excessive. Vented kites aren't entirely necessary.
• Single Line Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From the Gulf Beaches take Gulf Blvd. south. At the Don Cesar Hotel turn left following signs to the Sunshine Skyway. Turn-off to Fort de Soto on right. Turn left at the end of the road and head toward the Skyway.

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• Treasure Island Beach Treasure Island/St. Petersburg, FL, US

• Submitted by: Todd Copeland
• Steady winds and _wide_ beach make this a great spot to fly. Treasure Island Sport Kite Klub flies here each Sunday of the month.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, Kite Buggying, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: In back of Bilmar Hotel: Central Ave. to Treasure Island. Turn left at dead end (Bilmar Hotel). Parking 1/8 mile either on right at the beach or on left behind Allied Building (public park).
• For more information try http://www.tiskk.org (will open it's own window.)

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• Riverside Park Vero Beach, FL, US

• Submitted by: Carl Moslener II
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: On the Beach side of Merril P. Barber Bridge

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• Kite Beach Kahallui.Maui, HI, US

• Submitted by: Robert Loera
• Be ready for some rough and tumble wind. Gusts to 30 and sudden wind shifts Very popular area for Hawaiian canoeing, windsurfing
• Kite Surfing is allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: 1 mile from the Airport Below Kanaha Beach Park

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• Nappili Park Lahaina.Maui, HI, US

• Submitted by: Robert Loera
• Great scenic ocean views wind good from all directions
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: !0 minutes North of the Kapalua Airport West side of Maui below Kapalua

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• Burlington RecPlex Burlington, IA, US

• Submitted by: Phil Broder
• Big sports complex with five side-by-side soccer fields, concession stand. Awesome grassy fields, but watch for the sprinkler system when you hammer in big anchors!
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: corner of Division and Broadway, 1/4 mile south of Wal-Mart
• For more information try http://www.kob.kitelife.com (will open it's own window.)

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• COMMUNITY PARK IDAHO FALLS, ID, US

• Submitted by: DEAN TURNBLOM
• THIS IS THE SITE FOR THE ANNUAL KITING JUST FOR FUN, HELD THE LAST SATURDAY OF APRIL. SOME SMALL TREES (20') LOTS OF OPEN GRASS AREAS.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: SOUTH END OF HOLMES AVENUE BETWEEN 17TH AND SUNNYSIDE

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• Zahnd Park Champaign, IL, US

• Submitted by: Mike Kory
• 2 baseball fields and a football field. Small playground for kids. Mostly surrounded by farmland so nothing to block the wind.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Just south of Staley and Windsor.

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• DeKalb Kiwanis Park DeKalb , IL, US

• Submitted by: Jim
• Large flying area. Many soccer fields, and mowed grass areas. Great flying no matter which way the winds blowing!
• Directions: I88 Tollway to Annie Glidden Road. Just past the toll booths, turn east on Fairview Dr. The park is on the north side of Fairview. You will see the shelter.
• For more information try http://www.dekalbparkdistrict.com/ (will open it's own window.)

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• Ned Brown Woods (aka Busse Woods) Elk Grove Village, IL, US

• Submitted by: Phil Broder
• Huge fields. Be careful of soccer games.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Golf Road, just east of Route 53 and Woodfield Mall

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• Northwestern University Landfill Evanston, IL, US

• Submitted by: Bruce Alleshouse
• This soccer/football practice field is a beautiful place to kite. It is right next to the lake with a view of the Chicago skyline. The field is heavily used by Northwestern U. on weekdays but is usually available on weekends. Best winds are from the north or south but the winds are almost always flyable.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Take Sheridan Road to north end of Northwestern University campus. Turn east onto Lincoln Street and follow it east and then south past the aquatics center. At second stop sign turn left (east) and go to dead-end at the landfill next to Lake Michigan.

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• Vince Grady Field Macomb, IL, US

• Submitted by: Phil Broder
• Four baseball fields and several smaller adjacent areas. Often used for student recreation.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: north side of Western Illinois University campus, on University Drive.

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• Northwestway Park Indianapolis, IN, US

• Submitted by: Woody Roeschlein
• Open soccer field. Soccer has priority but during the weekdays (not evenings) and Sundays, it's wide open. Plenty of room for lots of flyers. Trees on the south but other than that, good enough. All grass. Plenty of parking. Water park next door. Subdivisions across the streets but at a distance. Not enough wind, throw boomerangs. Plenty of room for that too. Single, dual, and quad lines welcome.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Northwest corner of Indianapolis. The park is west of Georgetown Road on 62nd St.

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• Indiana Dunes State Park Beach Porter/Chesterton, IN, US

• Submitted by: Mark Jaeger
• Large beach area to west (left) of pavillion. Crowded during daytime (summer) great place to fly at sunset. Chicago skyline is on horizon. Winds can be variable closer to dunes and trees. Beautiful place to try some nite flying. State Park has entrance fee for residence and out of state. Camp ground and nature center, nature walks, and programs through out the year. Bathrooms and facilities available. Park rangers usually kick you off the beach around 10-11pm. Careful about swimming, strong undertow at times. Not sure about kite surfing within boundaries of state park. Local beach (Porter) is just to the west of IDSP beach. They have allowed wind surfing in the past...
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: I-80/90 or I-94 to Rte 49 North. Keep heading north to road ends at entrance to State Park. National Park surrounds the State Park. Other areas within the National Lakeshore are accessible by taking Hwy.12 east or west. Short walk/bike ride (1 mile) from South Shore Passenger rail station (Dunes Park Station).

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• Sunset Hill Farm County Park-North or South Fields Valparaiso, IN, US

• Submitted by: Mark Jaeger
• Open flying fields with upswept hills causing some intense pockets of wind. Site of Col. Murray Memorial Kite Festival. Bathroom facilities, nature trails, water, parking, no fees,
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Porter COunty Parks Department, 4 miles south of Indiana Dunes, I-94 exit, south on Rte. 49, 1 mile south of I-80/90 (Toll Road) to US Rte. 6, turn west (right) onto 6, then half mile to Meridian Rd., left at lite, park entrance is on left just past intersection of 6 & Meridian Rd. Between Chesterton & Valparaiso, IN 8 miles north of US Rte 30./Valparaiso - Take Rte 49 North towards Chesterton Turn west onto US Rte6

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• Governor's Mansion Topeka, KS, US

• Submitted by: Jim Aune
• Huge flying area, good for all types of flying,mowed and always in great condition. Regular flying field of the Topeka Kite Flyers.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: I70 and Fairlawn Rd. Topeka KS

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• Vidalia Landing Vidalia , LA, US

• Submitted by: Carolyn Weir
• There are two large flying fields with lots of parking. Right next to the Mississippi River brige with lots of spectators driving by. You can fly in two states (MS and LA) at the same time! Not only that but two regions at the same time (region 4 and 8) A new Kite Club is forming with a fun fly the 1st Saturday of every month. Dual line teaching is available at no cost, kites provided for flight instruction.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: I-84 to the Mississippi River Bridge. Flight site is on the Louisiana Side. Natchez MS is on the Mississippi Side. This is in Southwest Mississippi/Northeast Louisiana

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• Pope John Paul II Park (PJP) Boston, MA, US

• Submitted by: Greg Lamoureux
• The Pope John Paul II Park is located just south of Boston. It has acres of open flying area for single line, quad line, dual line and a great viewing area for spectators. Ample parking and accessible by public transportation. The park is next to I-93, a major traffic artery into and out of Boston. This allows a great view of kiting activities.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Fr: Rt. 93 South Exit 11B, at end of exit turn right onto Granite St, go straight to the first light, turn right onto Hilltop St. At the AMVETS Hall, turn right into the park. Fr: 93 North exit 11. At end of exit turn right onto Granite St., go straight to light, turn right onto Hilltop St., At AMVETS Hall, turn right into the park.

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• Danehy Park Cambridge, MA, US

• Submitted by: Adena Schutzberg
• This is a well groomed park built on an old landfill. In season you will have to give up fields to those with permits for soccer or baseball. Otherwise, it's first come first served. A new artificial soccer field was recently installed. Rest rooms are available near Sherman St, with port-o-johns available near New St. The park is not a heavily used for flying so expect questions. Also, though dogs are required to be on leashes, be on alert for those that are not.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: The park is "behind" the Fresh Pond Shopping Center, at the intersection of routes 2 and 16. Parking lots are available on New St., Concord Ave., and Sherman St.

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• Nahant Beach Lynn-Nahant, MA, US

• Submitted by: Bob Hogan
• THE premier kiting spot in the Northeast. Mecca for all types of flying. Best buggying on East Coast. Over one mile long north-south run with prevailing east-west winds. Nearly 500 feet of exposed beach at low tide. Bathrooms and changing facilities available in season.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, Kite Buggying, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From Route 128, take exit 44B, Route 129 East into downtown Lynn. Follow signs for Nahant. Travel around rotary in Lynn, head across causeway towards Nahant. At end of causeway, turn left into public parking adjacent to Dockside Restuarant. In season, travel down parking lot to lifeguard station number 8. Off season, park in public lot adjacent to dockside.

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• multiple multiple, MA, US

• Submitted by: Glenn Davison
• The web site below lists 20 flying locations in 5 states!
• For more information try http://miniatures.kitingusa.com/loc/places%20to%20fly.htm (will open it's own window.)

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• Piscataway Park Accokeek, MD, US

• Submitted by: Coleen
• Once you reach the parking area, follow the path, which leads to a boardwalk through a nature area overlooking the Potomac River. The boardwalk leads you to a vary large field, which is perfect for flying.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Take 210 South. Turn Right onto Bryans Point Road. Follow a few miles until you see park entrance on right. It's not well marked, so keep an eye out.

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• Sandy Point State Park Annapolis, MD, US

• Submitted by: Steve McKerrow
• Great beach, reliable wind, spectacular views of the 4-plus-mile twin bridges to Maryland's Eastern Shore. Best in fall-winter-spring; fewer people, $1 per car admission. Site of the Maryland Kite Society's Annual tribute fly (Feb./March) to Bill Kocher, maker of extraordinary seagull & other kites. During "season" (after Memorial Day through Labor Day) the cost is $5.00 per person. Suggest contact MD State Dept. of Parks for fee schedules and further information.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: U.S. Rte. 50 east from Annapolis. Folo signs for Chesapeake Bay Bridge; take last exit before toll booth.

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• unknown College Park, MD, US

• Submitted by: ROD DE SADE
• It's not a beautiful place but it's the only one I know of in this region and that makes it the best, if you are a beginner be careful 'cause the terrain is wild
• Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Next to the parking lot of IKEA in College Park. Take Route 1 in the dirction of Laurel it's on the left side of the road.

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• Portland Head Light Cape Elizabeth, ME, US

• Submitted by: Tony Heeschen
• Wonderful field overlooking Casco Bay, Portland Harbor and one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. This has to be one of the most beautiful places to fly kites in the country.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: I 95 north to exit 7, South Portland, Broadway east to Cottage Road to Fort Williams Park

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• Ogunquit Beach Ogunquit, ME, US

• Submitted by: Woody
• Beautiful spot to fly. No matter what kind of kite's your packing. Very clean beach with huge sandbar at low tide.After a good day at the beach stop by Mikes Clam Shack !!!
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, Kite Buggying, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Rt 95 North to Rt 1A follow signs to beach.

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• Bug Light Park South Portland, ME, US

• Submitted by: Tony Heeschen
• Nice sized field right on Portland Harbor with great views of Portland and the Casco Bay islands. Big enough for some tight buggy action.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: I 95 North to exit 7, South Portland, Broadway East until end then left on Breakwater Drive. Next turn right on Madison and follow to park on right.

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• Pioneer High School Ann Arbor, MI, US

• Submitted by: Ann Ritter
• Can't fly on football Saturdays as field is used for parking but ok the rest of the year. Sometimes used as temporary soccer field
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Corner of Main and Stadium ,just across the street from U/M Football Stadium

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• Caseville County Park Beach Caseville, MI, US

• Submitted by: Pete Pterneas
• Water's low and beachgrooming is terrific. In the evening, an offshore breeze will sail your kites into a gorgeous sunset over the bay.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Western side of the Tip of Michigan's Thumb. Take 53 North (Van Dyke Road) to Sebewaing Road west to Elkton Road North to Kinde Road west (about 4-5 miles. Road zigs into Caseville south of town. County park is north of town; entrance just before the Dairy Queen. 2 hours north of Detroit
• For more information try http://www.huroncounty.com/?CASEVILLE_WEBCAM&page_id=5 (will open it's own window.)

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• Heritage Park Coldwater, MI, US

• Submitted by: David Bush
• This is a park designed for dual-line stunt kite flying. It can accommodate many fliers at one time, with great parking, bathrooms and a shaded area for grilling.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Right off of US-12 in the city of Coldwater
• For more information try http://www.tristatewindriders.com (will open it's own window.)

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• Pioneer Field Constantine, MI, US

• Submitted by: Jim Stephanoff
• Great place for 'Mini' Thread Kite flying. Kite of Choice is 1' Cube kite made from Shopping bag and Balsa.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: US 131. North of 80/90 toll Rd by 7 miles.

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• Belle Isle Island Detroit, MI, US

• Submitted by: G. Maynard
• Home field of the Windjammers kite team, since 1983. If there is any wind it is at the island first.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: 2.5 miles East of downtown Detroit, MI on Jefferson Ave.
• For more information try http://www.windjammerskiteteam.com (will open it's own window.)

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• Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI, US

• Submitted by: Patrick Franks
• Wednesday evenings during the daylight hours.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: east off Haggarty Rd. between 6 and 7 mile roads

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• Lyon Township Community Park Lyon Township, MI, US

• Submitted by: Lynn Gipson
• This field is high on a hill ensuring lots of wind. There are picnic and toilet facilities, as well as a shelter that can be used in case of a scattered shower. Lots of parking. We fly Monday evenings.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Take I96 to Milford Rd. and turn right onto Grand River, the park is on the northside of Grand River Ave., south of I96 and just west of Milford Rd.

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• Quincy Flying Field Quincy, MI, US

• Submitted by: Tom Deck
• 80 acres dedicated to all forms of Kite Flying and room enough to accomodate anyones needs. Open flying 24x7.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: The Quincy Industrial ParkPark. Just North of US 12 by the watertower.

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• South Beach South Haven, MI, US

• Submitted by: David Bush
• This beach has a very wide open area that suits both single and dual line kite flying. It is an awesome place to spend the day. Watch the boats during a picnic on the harbor or take a stroll out to the lighthouse. Grills, picnic tables, concessions and restrooms located on the premises. There are also beach volleyball courts, swings, and new playground equipment for the kids.
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Surfing are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: Right on Lake Michigan in South Haven, MI
• For more information try http://www.southhaven.org (will open it's own window.)

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• Halmich Park Warren, MI, US

• Submitted by: Peter Pterneas
• North end soccer fields -off Old Chicago Road- best for all but east winds.
• Single Line Kites and Sport Kites are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: 13 Mile Road between Dequindre and Ryan. I-75 to Dequindre exit, N to 13 Mile, turn right, park on left about 1/2 mile down.

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• Cottage Grove Jr. H.S./Grey Cloud Elem. School/Kingston Park Cottage Grove, MN, US

• Submitted by: Bradley Klages
• The combined athletic fields of Cottage Grove Junior High, Grey Cloud Elementary School and Kingston Park make up one of the largest playfields in the Twin Cities metro area. Several baseball, soccer and football fields make up the athletic complex. There are minimal backfences and trees to deal with. The fields are used by local kite fliers for traction kiting, multi-line and single line flying. There is a small hill about 10-12 feet high at one end of the field that breaks the mostly level playing fields. But it doesn't impede the movement of traction kiters who love to scale it while cruising from one end to the other. Our recommended day to fly is on Sundays when there's a breeze. (Saturday's are for school sports. Sundays are for kite flying.)
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From I-94 in Woodbury, exit at Keats Avenue (Co. Rd. 19) and go south approx. 7 1/2 miles to Indian Blvd. Turn right at Indian Blvd. and go west approx. 1/4 mile to second parking lot at Grey Cloud Elementary School on the south side of the street.

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• Forest Park's Center Field St. Louis, MO, US

• Submitted by: Ron A. Czichos
• This is a large field on top of a knoll Has good winds and Lots of items to tie single line kites off on. Large areas for stunts & great people that will give you the room you need to buggy. Of course these people become spectators to admire your kites. The Great St. Louis Kite Festival is hosted on this site by the gateway kite club each spring, being sponsored by Forest park forever & the City of St. Louis it is a gala event to thousands of spectaters and participants. Come share the winds at our great field. Ron A Czichos VP gkc Take a Kid Take a Kite Take Time Make a Memory
• Single Line Kites, Sport Kites, and Kite Buggying are allowed and appropriate.
• Directions: From Down town St. Louis take 40 West to Forest Park Exit. Stay Right Take first Right. Stay Right @ Y Drive 1/2 way round circle s