Elderberry Park by Stephen-KarenConn
I discovered this small park on the edge of downtown Anchorage when I was looking for a free parking spot to take a walking tour of Anchorage. Not only did I find free parking here, but the park also offers a picnic area, playground equipment, and benches with a view of Cook Inlet. On a return trip to Anchorage I used Elderberry Park as the beginning point for a hike on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. The paved hike/bike trail tunnels under the Alaska Railroad tracks from the bottom of the park and hugs the coast for 11 very scenic miles.
Next to Elderberry Park is the historic yellow-and-brown Oscar Anderson House, which is open for tours.
Location:
Elderberry Park is at the western end of 5th Avenue, overlooking Cook Inlet.