The Great Park Balloon is the largest tethered helium balloon in the country. It is environmentally safe, non-polluting and totally silent. The balloon is tethered to the ground with a steel cable and is never in a state of free flight, making it fun for all ages.
Balloon riders will soar between 250-400 feet above the surrounding landscape, enjoying a bird's eye view of the transformation of the retired air station into the first great metropolitan park of the 21st Century.
Balloon Type: Helium
Balloon Height: 118 ft
Envelope Volume: 210,000 ft3
Gondola Weight: 1,810 lbs
Tether Strength: 99,000 lbs
Capacity: Up to 30 passengers
Flying Height: Top of the Balloon up to 500 ft. Gondola height up to 400 ft.*
Viewing Distance: Up to 25 mi
*Due to FAA regulations, the top of the balloon cannot go above 500 ft, putting the maximum gondola height at approximately 400 ft.
