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    Anchor Memorial Park

    4.1 (10 reviews)

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    2 picnic tables
    Mimi J.

    This is not your typical city park. There is no playground equipment. There are no public restrooms. The green grass isn't even real (yes, it is synthetic astroturf). Yet it serves the purpose of a park, creating a mini oasis in the midst of the chaos of this touristy harborside town where travelers can rest their weary souls (and soles of the more footsy kind) while gazing upon the majesty that is Morro Rock. The park is centered around a large metal sculpture of an anchor memorializing local fishermen who have been lost at sea. It is surrounded by the bright artificial green of astroturf with little islands of rock and low slung green bushes. There are two stone picnic tables where people can eat with a view of the harbor. There are also four 4 benches spaced around the park that resemble large cleats that one would find on a dock or pier to tie up their boats. The effect is fun and nautical. One can also sit on one of the rocks if all the traditional seating is taken. It's a fun little spot of green and a nice place to rest when wandering up and down the main drag of the Embarcadero. If you're lucky, you'll have a good view of seagulls, ducks, and sea lions in the bay. If not, you can rest your feet and people watch like a pro.

    PatrickJ T.

    Anchor Memorial Park is one of the smallest if not the smallest parks that I have ever visited. Located in Morro Bay. It is hard to miss with the giant anchor showcasing the park. Walked by it on the way to having lunch at Giovanni's. There is a memorial which honors local commercial fishermen that were lost at sea. The views of the bay from here are beautiful. Morro Rock can be seen in the distance. There are also a few benches, a drinking fountain, and a couple of round picnic tables. Cool place to hangout, eat, enjoy the views, and people-watch.

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    Henry M.

    Kind of a small area. Good to sit down relax, have a bite to eat. The view of The rock is Spectacular from there. For the most part it's a small green lawn with some benches and an anchor on top of Memorial.

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    Charley C.

    Anchor Memorial Parks is a very small patch of green, with a memorial to the fisherman lost at sea from Morro Bay. It is thought provoking and emotional if you know fishermen. The park has a fantastic view of Morro Rock, and is a place of serene contemplation for most anyone! Stop. Think. Smile, Shed a tear, and Reflect, it will do your heart good.

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    There are a few benches in the park facing the Morro Rock where one can relax while enjoying the beautiful view.

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    Tidelands Park

    Tidelands Park

    4.8
    (24 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    I am so glad we discovered this park as it is my favorite park thus far…read more It had the best view of the Morro Bay rock as well as that boat. The kids can climb on with so much fun. It was clean with lots of little squirrels and places to sit.

    I'm road tripping and happen to be in Morro Bay along the waterfront, Embarcadero Street. On the…read morefarthest side from Morro Rock is the Tidelands Park. "Aarr Matey" . Locals call the park, Pirate Park, due to the child's pirate ship play structure and nautical theme. The park is two acres advertised as having a children's play area, picnic tables with BBQs, green lawns, public parking lot (2), fish washing station, boater side dock with pump out for waste and access to fresh water, public restroom with showers, walking path towards the waterfront shops, boat launch, and stairs accessing the mud flats. The boat launch parking lot is not free anymore. Effective March 2026, ya gotta pay. Pay varies based on lot size. You can pay daily or get an annual pass. But it's free to launch your boat if that's any consolation. If you're looking for a place to launch your personal crafts (small skiffs, kayaks); this is the place. There are two parking lots. One on each side of the park. The lot furthest south has the boat launch and the lot has spaces large enough for trailers. Plus I gotta comment on the children's play area. It's not a typical park like playground, there are no swings or play equipment. They do have a sand filled area with a mini pirate ship and cute nautical themed concrete statues (octopus, seals, whale tail). What can go wrong with rambunctious kiddos and concrete climbable statues?!

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    The view of Morro Rock from Tidelands Park
    The view of Morro Rock from Tidelands Park
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    Cloisters Park

    Cloisters Park

    4.7
    (18 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    This park is close to the burbs. It can be seen from Highway1. It was created as part of the…read moreCloisters housing development in 1989. It had a playground, restrooms, big green lawn areas, parking lot, and walking paths to the wetland and beach access. I was quite impressed with the green lawns. A lot of room to run amok. And the Morro Rock impressively stands in the background. Gorgeous! Can never get tired of that view. Another thing to note is that the park has no trees. This was done on purpose. The omission of trees was done per guidance from the Coastal Comminssion to protect the wetlands. Being from the Central Valley, the weather is much hotter and a park without trees is unimaginable. But the lack of trees at Cloisters Park didn't make my visit less enjoyable.

    What a great little park! Clean facilities and wonderful walking trails that will take you all the…read moreway down to the beach if you'd like. Our daughter loved the swings and seeing all the wildlife (ducks, squirrels, seagulls). The playground looked clean and well maintained and safe for little ones to play around on. Although we did witness a seagull completely dig into someone's bag for an open bag of chips! So watch your food-these birds are aggressive! Haha! Restrooms were cleaned and stocked too. Plenty of parking and good midway between Cayucos and Morro- but closer to Morro. Short drive in either direction.

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    Beautiful trails for walking, running, etc. leads to beach
    Beautiful trails for walking, running, etc. leads to beach
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    Cloisters neighborhood
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    Del Mar Park

    Del Mar Park

    4.7
    (12 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Its been a great park to go to with my daughter. The tall structure is great to climb and the…read moreslides are fun. The grassy hills are great for running around and being adjacent to the ranch property makes it fun to see cows. However, like every other park in Morro Bay it is falling apart and a slide is now closed. The spiral slide always scared me since the stairs don't seem safe since a kid could easily fall off. But still a fun park, I just with the parks department would do a fundraiser or something so our parks could be properly maintained and repaired.

    I was visiting my friends, who live in Morro Bay. We decided to hit up Del Mar Park for their first…read morepickleball experience. Despite a busy morning and a wait to get on the court, everyone we met was incredibly friendly. We began in the beginners' court, but it turned out my friends were former tennis players who quickly adapted to the pickleball rules and techniques. So, we moved up to the intermediate middle court and had a fantastic time. The crowd, although a bit older, was warm and welcoming. We shared plenty of laughs, and my friends loved their first pickleball experience, planning to return the next time I visit Morro Bay. Although there were only three courts at the park, they were well-maintained. $1 per player. I can't wait to play pickleball with my buddies and these wonderful people in the community again.

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    Backside of the courts.
    Backside of the courts.
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    Coleman Park

    Coleman Park

    4.4
    (7 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Coleman Park in Morro Bay, CA, finally got a remodel. This iconic park sits near the impressive…read morebehemoth of Morro Rock. The remodel updated the play area equipment to be modern, safer. Gone are the steel swings that pinch fingers, and get toasty warm to the touch in hotter months. Gen X style. Restrooms were updated as well, The adjoining parking lot was restructured making the lot closer to the park and more accessible. The enclosed basketball court is still there. The historical marker of the First Filipinos in America moved closer to the three stacks and Embarcadero Street. The park is right along the coastal access walking path (which is ADA compliant, nice). The path connects from the waterfront (aka Embarcadero) to the Morro Rock. From the path, one side is the park and the other is directly next to the gentle harbor waters. When I was there, there were a couple of sea otters super close. They were lounging about eating. Providing quite a show.

    We came to this area for the lovely view & to see the plaque that honors the first Filipinos who…read morelanded in the continental United States. Very cool! It had areas of easy parking along the way. The path with informative signs about Morro Bay is nice. There are some benches & restroom facilities. A basketball court & swing set are in the area, but there's not much else for activity here.

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    Coleman Park
    Coleman Park
    Plaque commemorating the landing of the first Filipinos in the continental US
    Plaque commemorating the landing of the first Filipinos in the continental US
    Swings, restrooms, and slide

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    Centennial Parkway

    Centennial Parkway

    3.7
    (3 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Take a break during your visit to Morro Bay and rest your legs at the Centennial Parkway! This tiny…read morepark, if you can call it that, was conceived in 1970 to commemorate the city's centennial anniversary. The park's proximity to shops and restaurants along Embarcadero makes it a nice place to chill and kill a few minutes. Like playing chess? There are a few tables here with a chessboard built right in. Want something bigger? On the ground is a giant chessboard, one of the only two outdoor chessboards in the country, as recognized by the U.S. Chess Federation. The large wooden chess pieces are a little weathered, which just means they have character. They're normally kept locked inside a cabinet but are taken out when the chess club meets here - every Saturday from 10am to 2pm. There's also a small grassy area that's too small to do anything on, a couple benches and some metal frames on the ground for locking bike wheels to. Wooden stairs leading up to Market Avenue are nearby, as well as restrooms with hand soap that's not always stocked. Need WiFi? The Sun-N-Buns Bakery next door has you covered. But you'll have to be nice to them or buy something in order to get the WiFi password.

    I love unique photo opportunities. When I travel I'm always on the lookout for something that will…read moremake a unique photo. If you're a chess fan you'll definitely find this place interesting. In the little town of Morro Bay near the intersection of Front Street & Embarcadero you'll find a little park called Centennial Parkway. According to their website this is one of only two giant outdoor chessboards in the united states. Even if you're not a fan of chess it'll make for a unique photo opportunity.

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    Giant chessboard
    Giant chessboard
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