Mast Park in Santee celebrated a grand re-opening on February 1, 2020! Mast Park’s transformation includes features such as an expanded dog park (with three separate areas for small/large/puppies), incredibly cool playground equipment and natural play structures (tree trunks, rocks, etc.), a lighted loop trail path, a full-court basketball court, ping pong/bean bag toss (cornhole), fitness equipment, and new nine-hole disc golf course (which opened spring 2020).
To reserve Mast Park, check out this webpage!
ADA friendly, deluxe barbecues, bike parking, gazebos, parking lot, picnic tables, public transportation, restrooms (family restroom), street parking
Playground, Tot Lot, baby swings, regular swings, ADA swing, bark, climbing structure, climbing wall, monkey bars, spinners, shaded (tot lot only), slides (big, medium and small).
Large grassy area, full-court basketball court, disc golf, fitness equipment (right near the playground!), walking trail
Alcohol Allowed WITH RESTRICTIONS (Saturday and Sunday only, no liquor or kegs), dogs allowed (leashed, no more than 6 feet), dog park (small/large/puppy areas)
Super COOL Playground
The playground at Mast Park in Santee is COOL. There is a tot lot for children 2-5 that is shaded and bark. It has a couple of small slides and fun things to climb. There is also a baby swing (it’s with the other swings nearby).
The playground for big kids (ages 5-12), has LOTS to climb and a three-story tunnel slide!
WARNING: we went in February but it was a hot day (85 degrees)… one of the slides in the big kid area got HOT. Encourage your child to touch the slide with his/her hand before sliding down.
Nature Discover Area
Just as you enter the park (near the bathrooms) is a Nature Play Area at Mast Park. It is so fun! My daughter liked it as much as the playground. It has a large tree trunk and several rocks and stumps for jumping and exploring.
Drinking Fountains
The drinking fountains at Mast Park are pretty cool… there are two traditional spigots, AND ALSO a spot to fill a water bottle or cup in the middle!
Gazebos
The three gazebos at Mast Park would all be great for a birthday party or event!
Large Gazebo at Mast Park
The large gazebo has 7 tables, one reserved parking space, large barbecues and a space for a jump house. It’s closest to the restrooms, but is a bit far from the playground.
Medium Gazebo
The smaller gazebo at Mast Park has 4 picnic tables and a barbecue. It is closest to the playground, but a walk to the bathrooms. There is space for a jump house too!
Picnic Area at Mast Park
The picnic area also has 4 tables (that are more spread out) and is right next to the playground.
Bathrooms
Mast Park has one restroom building with men’s/women’s restrooms, and an all-gender restroom with changing station on the side of the building.
Dog Parks at Mast Park
You can bring your dog to Mast Park because it has THREE designated areas: one for large dogs (over 30 lbs), one for small dogs (under 30lbs) and one for PUPPIES! What a great way to get some safe socialization in 🙂 There is some agility equipment too.
Basketball Court
The full-court basketball court at Mast Park looks great! The lights have an on-demand timer daily, dusk until 10:00 pm.
Rules of Mast Park
- No smoking in City Parks.
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Please pick up after your pet.
- Leagues, practice or games authorized by City-issued permit only.
- Picnic pavilions may be reserved through a City-issued permit. If not permitted they are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Alcohol is not permitted in the park Monday-Friday without a City-issued permit. Liquor, glass containers and keg beer are not allowed.
- Special entertainment/set up, i.e. air jumps, outdoor apparatus and small petting zoos allowed in designated areas by City-issued permit.
- Fires permitted only in barbecue grills/authorized areas. Hot coals
must be properly disposed in provided concrete receptacles. - No vehicles allowed in park without City authorization.
- Any person bringing a pet into a city park or recreation area is solely responsible for the action of such pet
