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!

My family and I saw this park while driving to Solvang a few weeks ago and knew we had to check it…read moreout on our way home! Dinosaur Caves Park is just gorgeous! A lovely neighborhood park with amazing views of the ocean! The park was clean and well maintained - they offered bathrooms as well! Swings, slides, spiny rides - you name it. Our daughter had a blast! After our daughter enjoyed the park, we walked around the trails and took so photos of the flowers and ocean views. Why is it called Dinosaur Caves Park? Apparently per the information area, there used to be a massive dinosaur statue that was eventually taken away - caves? I did see a cave or 2 when we were checking out the ocean views. Overall, I think Dinosaur Caves Park is a great place to get out and stretch your legs - it's especially nice to let the kiddos get some energy out before heading back to your roadtrip!

This park is gorgeous. So many beautiful purple flowers. Gorgeous views. We didn't know how to get…read moredown to the beach. We ended up getting back in the car and parking down the street by the hotel. There's stairs by the gazebo to the far left of the park. The stairs are a bit much but the view in the private beach and little cave is worth it! Bring a picnic and stay. That's what I wish we did. Overall gorgeous spot.

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!

Very nice little aquarium. It's not the largest aquarium that you can go to but they have a decent…read morevariety of fish, starfish, sharks, and stingrays. The price of admission is also very reasonable. It's also nice to actually be able to touch some of the animals as well. There is also a nice little kids area on the second floor and the aquarium itself is very kid friendly. Definitely worth the stop if you're anywhere in the area. - Mr.Narrwahl

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 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!

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.

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 quaint place in San Luis Obispo. It's a park my children played at when…read morethey were toddlers, wee tikes. Now, we visit Mitchell Park to attend events, take a stroll with our fury love, and/or have a lunch picnic there. There is a great apparatus play area for children. Bathrooms are located adjacent to play area. Picnic tables abound throughout park. The surrounding area can be busy with traffic depending on time of day and which day it is; therefore, parking can be a little tricky at times. There is a very small homeless situation at park. I say small because I was born and raised in a big concrete City and homeless situations are far more greater. In the 14 years we have been visiting park we have NEVER had a problem with the homeless; truly. They tend to disburse, because they too don't want to be bothered with or by us. Don't be afraid to visit or enjoy Mitchell Park. Mitchell Park is located in a central location of some yummy eateries. It's in walking distance to downtown SLO. It's also located in middle of some beautiful vintage homes, so one can also take a stroll throughout neighborhood and enjoy. Amtrak is 3 blocks away. Again, Mitchell Park is quaint and lovely; and, don't shy away.

I used to live in San Luis Obispo, and I'm so glad I don't anymore. Just stopped by a business near…read moreMitchell Park and was absolutely horrified at the current situation. Homeless people, belongings and trash everywhere. Definitely did not feel safe. Absolutely horrendous. Probably won't be coming back to SLO much anymore.

Nice area to walk around and explore. No bathrooms so plan accordingly. There are few people around…read moreso may be more of a local spot but we enjoyed taking our littles to explore the tide pools.

So nice. Just beautiful and relaxing. Let the sound of the waves calm your soul. What a view!read more