Marcia Constance, Chairman of the Board “I chose the Park as my community commitment not just for its exceptional beauty and its inspiring history, but for its potential in community offerings. It is a venue for everyone, for all children and every adult, and for every other non-profit needing outdoor space for their activities.” George Bliss, Board Member “My family moved to a farm in Carpinteria when I was two. That was in 1921. What has impressed me is that room has always been made for community inspired projects. None has been more impressive than the reclaiming of the old city landfill that is now Elings Park.” Jerry Harwin, Founding President “For over 20 years the reclaiming of the land at the old city dump and the founding of the park in its place was my dream. It was my passion to make this land an active beautiful park. The public is safer and better off today without the tons of garbage and waste. Now the challenge is to sustain this park and endow it for the future.”