We love to visit Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego! Playing in the water (which is free!) is such a fun way to cool down on a hot day. The playground is super fun and it’s a great place for picnic or party! The only downside to this park is that there is very little …
Doyle Park in UTC, San Diego has so much fun stuff – including some features I’ve never seen before! This is the only park I’ve visited that has a tandem baby swing so that an adult or big kid can swing with baby at the same time. It also has a play structure that is …
The Mildred MacPherson Park is a neighborhood gem! Kids can enjoy the playground (lots to climb!), tot lot and baby swings. Adults might enjoy the half basketball court and picnic tables. Kids, adults and pups will all enjoy the lovely grassy area. It’s important to note that there are no bathrooms at this park and …
The Westfield UTC Shopping Mall in UTC/San Diego has lots of fun stuff for kids! In addition to great stores and lots of great dining options, there is a giant play structure in the shape of a fish and a splash pad. The UTC playground and splash pad are fun experiences for San Diego locals …
My daughter and I visited this park for a birthday party in late June, and then we came back to this park to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July! It’s a beautiful park, with many picnic areas, playgrounds, a bathroom building and (of course) a stunning view of the lake and San Diego. …
The Del Mar Highlands shopping center has a little splash pad that is perfect for toddlers and small children looking to have some splashy fun! There are a lot of shops and restaurants in the center, including: Gepetto’s, CeramiCafe, Jimbos, Snooze, Rubio’s Jamba Juice and Swirls Frozen Yogurt (located right next to the splash pad for …
There’s a lot to experience at Camino Ruiz Park in Mira Mesa – it has almost everything! You’ll find ball fields with bullpens, a hiking trail, a nice walking path through the park with great sitting areas along the way, a very cool playground, a tot lot, a half-court basketball court, gazebos (available for rent), …
Fault Line Park is kind of a fun little park in the heart of downtown! My husband and I visited one afternoon before heading to Petco Park for a Padres game (we did not have our daughter). It’s a very urban park, with a couple of fun play structures and a very cool art installation. …
Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Park is San Diego’s newest park! The Grand Opening was in April 2019 and this park is COOL. It has five acres of turf field, two dog parks, playground and “discovery play” area, skate plaza, parkour area and bike pump track. There are also baseball fields, a nice loop for walking/jogging …
Located on Lake Crest Drive in the Eastlake Vistas community of Eastlake, Chula Vista is the beautiful Mountain Hawk Park. Now, I’m not going to lie, it’s kind of a trek to get to Mountain Hawk if you don’t live in Eastlake. Even from the 125 exit, it’s about a 7 minute drive or from the …
