After visiting the Central Coast Zoo, we decided to walk over to the park located just outside, and…read moreit was the perfect follow-up activity. There's a large area to walk around, and you're even able to feed the ducks, which my daughter absolutely loved. She had so much fun on the jungle gyms, slides, and all the playground features available. If you're visiting the Central Coast Zoo, I highly recommend taking the kids to the park afterward to burn off some energy. You can easily make it a full day--visit the zoo, head to the park, feed the ducks, and just immerse yourself in nature. It was a beautiful day and hands down the perfect after-zoo activity. Next time, I'll definitely remember to bring snacks!

Water birds, fish and turtles live in the park. The lake is large with a scenic drive. Make sure to…read morego slow. The park has multiple spots to park your car. The entry is free. - Some locations have direct water access. Others are higher up so you can take photos. There is exercise/playground equipment for use and shade in some locations. - The park holds multiple events each year including Pride. I like having this location as a community staple.

I really think this is one of the best kept secret parks in Atascadero. It is nestled near the…read moreChalk Mountain golf course. This park boasts two playgrounds, a water splash area for the kids, tennis courts and an awesome 18 hole disc golf course. There is a dog park as well for the furry family members. Shaded picnic tables for gatherings available. The only downside is there is often a large homeless population drinking in the park at the benches, however they keep to themselves. Come here with the kiddos or just enjoy a great round of disc golf!

This is a great park in south Atascadero! My daughter and I went here a lot to practice softball…read more on the fields and in the batting cage. Also a great path to run around the perimeter or running sprints on the large grass fields. We always see other using the park playgrounds and soccer fields too. There is a little market up the street for a grabbing a beverage too.

Super sweet park, it looks like mainly a sports venue for kids, I may be wrong. It has a really…read morenice kids playground and lots of overgrown trees for shade. Bring your chairs or folding tables or it's the grass for you! With Covid amongst us it was a quiet day very few humans around. Baseball batting cages, I think horse shoe area? We were park hopping with the grandkids ! Our first stop was Santa margarita park a quaint but sweet park. Paloma is quite a bit larger... next stop Atascadero lake park. Fun in sun today.

Wanted to see some Christmas lights. The park is small, and the city did a good job with what they…read morehad. Nice little walk before dinner.

Fall festival with the fam bam. Had a potato stick thing and went on ferris wheel. Finnmeister won…read morea stiffed toy! Way to go!!! He had a blast.

Sweet trail on cool sunny morning. Quick and easy maybe moderate for some. Lots of trees and so…read moregreen at this time of the year.

One of my favorite hikes in North County that is dog friendly and has some wonderful views!…read more There are numerous paths you can take if you want a moderate vs hard hike. There is a short uphill part that takes you up the mountain to an obelisk, which is really cool! Especially in late February - April, everything is super green and the weather is just perfect. Since this trail is dog friendly, you will see a ton of dogs around and my three dogs always have a really great time! This trail also has sections that are biker and horse friendly, so keep that in mind if you have dogs or kids. Always look forward to coming back to this trail with my hubby and pups!!

My dogs love it here!! This park is located in south Atascadero, off the main road and near Chalk…read moreMountain golf course. One of my favorite things about this park is that it is never too busy or packed, like most other dog parks in SLO county are. Usually when we go, we have the park all to ourselves! There is a mix of grass and sand, as well as a pergola with seating and various benches scattered throughout the park. It's perfect for launching dog balls and playing catch. My one dog that loves playing catch has an absolutely blast here! Highly recommend this park for your pups!

Every time we are here there's a dog that is aggressive, barking, snapping snarling. I've been…read moreattacked twice by the same dog, once when my 5 year old was with me. Each time the owner "they've never done that before". Hey it did that last time we were here! I had to kick the dog in the face because it attacked me while the owner was on the phone. This is the place people take their horrible dogs because they can't control them in public. It's too bad because my dog loves to play and go into the pool. He's just happy go lucky, a golden retriever, very mellow. There is nice seating and shade but it can be dangerous.

Time goes by so quickly and it is so important to celebrate those moments as they flee. Templeton…read morePark proved once again that it is the perfect place for a family event on a recent cold and rainy Saturday. We knew it was drizzling, but hadn't had a message that the party was called off, so we headed up to Templeton Park to meet up with the rest of the family. At first the park looked empty, then we spied a group gathered in the picturesque gazebo in the center of the park. We parked close and walked over to discover our far flung family gathered for a festive birthday. The gazebo! Of course! Great shelter from the rain and room for at least thirty people to mill around. The kids were lining up for pin the tail on Pikachu as we arrived, then they took turns battering a pinata till the candy cascaded to the cement. As the rain came and went, the kids could run in and out of the shelter while we grownups congregated on folding camp chairs or just stood around chatting. We welcomed the rain and were so happy we got to safely enjoy an outdoor event!

Family friendly events. Summer months only. Wednesday's 6pm to 8pm. Come early, it gets packed…read more Grab a seat on the lawn - bring your favorite snacks and beverages of all sorts. Runs Summer months only!

We really enjoyed this 3.6 mile loop with 80% shade, well maintained trails (one creek crossing…read morebut with easy stepping stones). I appreciated the signage, especially pointing out and explaining the native flora and fauna. It was chilly most of the time this morning (48 degrees) but felt warmer in the sun. I'm sure this is a great little hike in all four seasons! We'll be back someday.

This hike in early April was beautiful, filled with wild flowers. There is a lot of traffic noise…read morefor the first part of the hike, but it gets better as you go up. Speaking of the incline, it meets my standards by starting low and going up fairly gradually. The views are incredible, and the hike back easy. It did feel longer than the posted signs claimed.

Centennial Bridge and Plaza opened in 2017, I've been reading. They're part of other plans to…read morerevitalize downtown Atascadero. Parking spaces adjacent offer a way to park and then walk / jog all the surrounding areas. The pedestrian bridge spans a creek, joining City Hall with its sunken garden, to an area with businesses including a multiplex movie theater on the far side. The bridge structure marries modern construction with a vintage style. Dear Hubby and I walked around the entire area on a Sunday morning, having the spaces mostly to ourselves. I like this addition to the downtown area.

This field is genuinely remarkable! There is a great vibe, and is well taken care of and maintained…read moreby the 100% volunteer force of the Atascadero Babe Ruth Board, players, and through their families helpful dedication. Babe Ruth depends solely on sponsorships and donations to fund this incredible opportunity for the players and their families.

Very nice baseball field near Atascadero Lake Park and Faces of Freedom Memorial. It is very well…read moremaintained and ready for the league games coming up in the spring.