I can absolutely see why this park is so highly rated within the city. Between the zip line, the…read morecardboard hill you slide down, the huge slides, the smaller toddler play area, wide open grassy spaces, walking trails, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, and clean bathrooms--this is easily one of the best parks I've ever been to. I was anticipating my brother coming into town early Saturday, but he arrived a bit later than planned. That actually worked out because my daughter and I were able to check the park out ahead of time. When we returned on Sunday with my nephew, both kids were completely enamored. My brother and sister-in-law were just as impressed--the park is truly amazing. It's not overly crowded, feels very safe, and there's plenty of parking. We brought our own snacks and enjoyed a little picnic, which made the day even better. The weather was beautiful, and we already can't wait to return. This will definitely be our go-to park whenever we have the time. Absolutely love this place.

Super fun park in SLO and definitely one of the best playgrounds. Located right next to the…read morebaseball field, this park has two different playgrounds, one for the little kids and a separate one of the bigger kids. Several large enclosed slides which are great for hotter days. There's a fun hill you can slide down on cardboard boxes as well as a small zip line. There's a number of benches and tables for adults to sit. Some are in the shade while others are not. There's some beautiful redwood trees on the periphery of the playground to do a nice picnic under. Parking lot is shared with a pool but there's plenty of space as long as there's no baseball game. There's also tennis courts next to the playground. The playground was redone in 2017 but it's held up pretty well. Overall very enjoyable place to bring kids with lots to keep them busy for a few hours of outdoor fun!

Such an idyllic park. We stopped by to give our pup some nice playtime and relaxation and were…read moregreeted with the sight of families enjoying the play structure, beautiful cave and rock formations cliffside, various coastal flora and green grass. It is called dinosaur caves park due to the caves and some dinosaur sculptures located in the play area. Apparently there use to be a big dinosaur centerfold but that was taken away. A great walk and area to coast for a bit (pun intended) but bring your own shade.

Beautiful park that sits up on a bluff offering expansive ocean views, picnic areas, playground for…read morekids and plenty of parking. We visited on a beautiful summer day and it was perfect. Park was very busy with families having a great time. In the 1940's, a large metal dinosaur was built here to attract travelers from the highway to a souvenir and tackle shop. Visitors would pay .25 to walk through the dinosaur down to the sea cave. It did not last long to the public complaining as the dinosaur was an eye sore. After many years of this space deteriorating, the city of Pismo Beach bought the land and in 2003, this park opened. If you walk down to the bluffs edge, you will be able to see one of the sea caves. Great place to enjoy a leisurely afternoon.

This is a quaint little park located right near the beach. My kids enjoy the money bars and…read moreclimbing the pirate ship. There are signs of age on a few of the items at the park, but overall it's a great place for kids!

cute little park right by Avila beach. has restrooms, swings, a jungle gym. great for toddlers! and…read moreparking by the park is free!

Beautifully kept, nonprofit, little aquarium. They have a nice selection of sea life with how…read morequaint this place is. They had spots where you were able to interact with some of the animals (we got to pet a shark!) and play a seek-and-find checklist game. Their souvenir shop was cute and we got a magnet and some stickers. Definitely worth a visit.

I was raised in this area and never went to the aquarium so I'm sure you can imagine how excited I…read morewas to take my toddler here for both of our first times visiting this place! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable! They were so patient with my baby touching a starfish for the very first time. This place is special and I'm so glad we got to experience it together while visiting Avila beach.

Spyglass Park is a clean, fun and scenic park in Pismo Beach. There is a parking lot to park in…read more This park has bathrooms, which were clean when I was there. There is a large grassy area to play on. There are a few picnic tables to eat on. There is a fantastic overlook to see the ocean. There is a semi hidden path to get down to the ocean. The playground is great. Part of the playground is in the shape of a ship. There is plenty of equipment to climb on and a few slides to enjoy. There are toddler swings but there aren't any regular swings. Part of the playground has wood chips underneath, part has soft padding. The playground has a larger and smaller playgrounds. Both playgrounds are in good condition. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

Loved this little hiding spot. It's a cute little park. My dog and boyfriend could have stayed for…read moreliteral hours!!! I loved that there was beach access too. Pretty awesome. I would love to go back for a picnic or just some relaxation! Compared to Central Valley heat, it's a real nice get away in the summer! Definitely recommend this park for families, couples, everyone!

Really great park for 3-5 yr olds! 4 stars given due to the fact that they didn't have a…read morebaby/toddler swing unfortunately. Went around 3pm and it was empty. The playground has that wonderful jumpy, foamy floor it was clean and in great shape. I can tell the place wasn't being used as much, as there was very little wear on the ground. The parking was easy and plentiful all around the neighborhood. Picnic tables are around in the shade and the really cool part about this park is the view! Walk up the hill behind the playground and it's breathtaking. The playground is right up on Wadsworth next to Judkins middle school. My 1 year old enjoyed tugging on the seesaw and going down the winding slide. If you are down in downtown Pismo and need to kill a few minutes with a toddler bring them here, they will enjoy it.

Nice neighborhood park up on a hill with a few picnic benches and a really nice playground for the…read morekiddos! Although the playground isn't shaded, the picnic tables are. Make sure to go to the top of the rocks to see beautiful views of Pismo, the pier and the dunes - so cool! Street parking only and no bathrooms!

We are SLO locals and stumbled upon this cute, quiet, peaceful little park while looking for an…read moreescape during the fires in No CA which brought a lot of smoke into the area of SLO County where we live. There is a small parking lot for visitors to this park ... you enter the neighborhood at Hermosa to get to the parking lot. Near the parking lot there are about 4 picnic tables w/ BBQs and a horse shoe pit. There is also a small playground area for children. If you head up the hill a short walk to the top of the park, there's a beautiful ocean view. There is a nearby bench and ocean view point, but no beach access.

We started out for the park -- but went down the hill a bit more and found this amazing beach (not…read moresure what the name is). Dog friendly with many furry friends playing and running in the water. Beach is large too -- with high bluffs around it. Looks like a cool surfing spot as well. I'm sure this is popular with the locals as it doesn't come up if you search "dog beach" -- but now you know the secret!

Super cute and small park/playground nestled in a nice neighborhood. You would not even know it was…read morehere, it is that hidden. Plenty of play structures including an old fashioned merry go round (these used to make me sick when I was a kid!) I would say little kids would really enjoy as the park beckons them to come have some a good time. Huge trees provide an abundant amount of shade which is nice during the summer. The neighborhood feels safe so I imagine many families that live in the area let their kids play here. Parking on the street only so you may want to walk over instead.

Great park tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. A nice size with a large variety of activities for…read morekids of all ages. Best part with it being so warm and sunny out is the amount of shade. Nice to be able to let your child play without really having to worry about sun exposure.

Mitchell Park is a very choice venue in a number of ways. It's got plentiful parking all around…read moreit, it's well maintained, and it's a beautiful spot to stop off to enjoy a leisurely lunch. The definite downside is the fact that at times it's virtually overrun with homeless people; the fact that there's a liquor store only steps away probably doesn't help with that :-( That downside not withstanding, there's a nice playground here for the kids, so come and enjoy and you'll almost certain to think your time was well spent!

Do not go to Mitchell Park if you have children--especially the Children's Playground. The homeless…read morehave been allowed to take over the park, and it can often feel scary. I have personally been accosted simply walking through the park during the day. But the biggest concern is the safety and well-being of kids. Just yesterday, my wife and I brought our 6-year-old granddaughter there. I knew it could be problematic, but we had 20 minutes to kill and were right there. At one point, my wife took my granddaughter into the women's restroom. Earlier, I had seen a man enter and then leave it. Inside, there was a completely naked woman washing herself in the sink. When my wife and granddaughter walked out, they nearly walked into a zombie-like tweaker near the bathroom door. Very disturbing.

Clean, grassy, and super relaxing park at the west end of Beachcomber Dr. in Shell Beach. There are…read morebenches to sit and enjoy the ocean sounds, a short 1-mile walking trail, and a staircase leading right down to the shoreline and nearby tide pools when the water is low. Just note that parking is limited to the surrounding residential streets, and there are no restrooms nearby. Overall, a wonderful, peaceful spot to visit with your pup.

It's very intimate and calm. The pebbles are so tiny. There's stairs for you to walk down and enjoy…read morethe beach. I found an area with my friends to set up and put my towels down. The water is cold but so pretty. There also a park next to it.