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El Dorado Archers

4.7 (23 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Ana R.

I had a great time! I was here today (3/19/22). I arrived around 7:40am, and there were a few people in line already. The instructors arrived at 8am. They took us inside the outdoor cement archery range, took roll call, and collected the $5 dollar fee. Everything went smoothly. They went over safety and protocol. The instructors are very welcoming and help you with any questions or concerns. In order to advance, you must take the safety class in the morning. I suggest you get there early to get a spot. There are only 15 spots, and it fills up fast. Overall, I highly recommend this place! P.S. There's an $8 dollar fee to get in the park (cash/credit).

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Andrea V.

Visible from Spring Street, I had seen this archery range numerous times but never really realized it was there until a friend and fellow Yelper, Brenna took us here for some archery practice. It had been nearly 20 years since I had held a bow and arrow, so I use the word 'practice' pretty loosely. Since I knew I wouldn't be any good, I was just here for the fun of it. There are about a dozen or so target butts (big bales of hay you put your target on). There is a decent amount of space between each of them, but given my lack of skill, I was still a little concerned with my aiming ability. Luckily there weren't a lot of people there and the ones who were had no problem with their aim. We saw some pretty hardcore people here with super professional equipment. They have competitions here on some Saturdays, but luckily for us, it was just target practice while we were there. The El Dorado Archers offer free (non-competition) Saturday morning classes (including use of their equipment; donations accepted). The minimum age is 8, so if you want your kids to learn how to shoot arrows at you, umm...I mean at hay, take them here! El Dorado Park vehicle entry fees are: $5 Monday through Friday; $7 Saturday and Sunday; and $8 on Holidays. The parking lot is pretty good sized and is right along the range, so you don't have to wander through the park to find it. Restrooms are close by, but they are your typical park restrooms, so bring some hand sanitizer with you. Oh yeah, regarding my aim...it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be! I even managed to hit the target a few times! Although not quite the middle of it!

N P.

Love this place! Very inexpensive to learn archery and the volunteers are SO helpful, kind, and patient. You must first take the safety class before you can start attending the beginning class, then you must shoot 180 twice before you can go to advanced. The equipment and practice range are very well maintained and everything is very safe. If you plan to come more than 8 times, just buy a season parking pass across the street from the nature center. The pass for the year is $60 while it's $7 to park each time.

my target during safety class (6/1/13)

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Great park in general, really good place to practice archery outdoor, always empty. Lots of parking spaces. Not a lot of shade though

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Good range, just bring your own & arrows & target, just have to pay for park entry & find a open target & go at it

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This is in Long Beach, CA. The only negative is that they didn't have adequate or functioning restrooms.

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Ask the Community - El Dorado Archers

Is this range free?

The range is free but parking is not

Can you shoot crossbows there?

No. Crossbows are wildly more powerful than most compound/recurve/stick bows. The danger of shooting over the fence and into someone's bounce house or BBQ would be too much.

I want to shoot at certain distance (30m, 50m), how do i go about doing measurement? is there any mark on the ground that tell you how far it is from target? or do you have to bring really long ruler on your own to measure?

A couple of ideas: The handicap access lane used to have marks for every 10m, but it was repaved, and I'm not sure if they've replaced the paint since repaving. Also, out in the big yard, there are unmarked anchors in the ground, which are set at… Read more

Is the Archery range open any other day besides Saturday?

If you have your own equipment and know how to use it, the range is open every day from sunrise to sunset. There is no equipment for rent at the park. The club has the classes on saturday where you get to use their equipment for their class in… Read more

Hello - what is your pricing for lessons? What ages are welcomed? And what are your schedule for classes?

Safety class is $5, Beginner class and advanced class are the same cost. Individual coaching would be something you would want to email them about, and probably not recommended until you go through safety and beginner and preferably advanced class… Read more

Hi do that allow crossbows?

They don't allow crossbows.

Do they have/Can you practice with throwing knives?

No I don't think they are allowed.

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Come at least 30 minutes early for the safety class because the 15 spots get filled up quick!

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