Great skatepark for kids beginners and up. This park provides a lot of sizes to practicing dropping…read moreinto the bowls. All participants just need to be careful when skateboarding or riding their scooters together. :) Most kids there are very polite and watch out for each other. A nice hidden gem in the city. :)

It's open 24 hours Parking is right there! Bathroom for…read morewomen / men separate. You will see little kids on bikes, middle schoolers on scooters & older teens & young adults on skateboards. Parents hanging out "picnic" style. I see that people bringing their dogs too.... The skatepark is little up on a hill so it gets nippy in the afternoon so bring your sweatshirt if you are being an audience. Carlsbad Safety Center is located right next to the skatepark and it gives a great feeling of extra security since police cars are constantly coming & going.

I love this park! It's a great place to bring the little ones. They have a skate area for the older…read morekids. And there's a dog park for the fur babies! I most especially love that this park is a 4 minute walk from my house, and my doggo loves that fact too. There is a baseball diamond and some walking trails. It's one of San Marcos's best family parks!

Nicely maintained park in the San Marcos park and trail system…read more It is a little off the main road, but still very easy to find. Plenty of parking and wide open grassy areas. There are some covered picnic areas and thee are play structures for kids. There are even some playthings that are cow related, makes sense since it is near the dairy. A nice clean park to enjoy.

Big dog park with great afternoon shade. It's 3:30pm in March and a nice group of people that were…read moresmart to bring lawn chairs. There's still a few benches in the shade. I came in the morning and the table was shaded, so it just depends on what time of day. We are on the small dog side under 35 pounds. There's a big dog area on the other side of the fence.

This is a huge park. There is a lot for the kids to do here. There is a lot of parking and a good…read moreamount of tables to sit at.

I have been really enjoying meeting up with my local sk8r girlfriends for Friday night skate night…read more O'side parks and recreation runs it from 6-8pm seasonally on Friday nights. Further information is available on their web & media sites. It's free so bring your own skates and protective gear. No rentals. Fun people with all sort of levels show up. You can blade or roller skate on the outdoor hockey rink. They play fun music and even do routine type dances that you can join in on too. Really fun! This event truly brings up childhood memories and nostalgia for me!

Nice new play equipment and trails for toddlers on bikes. Sand box separate from the swings and…read morenice green space.

Beautiful park! Lots of greenery and the playground itself is almost fully shaded with over heard…read morematerial! Had my daughter's birthday there last week and I am so glad I chose this park! The picnic table area is directly right next to the playground, which is so ideal! The bathrooms & parking are a bit far of a walk from the playground and unfortunately no swings, but absolutely love this park!! (Also if planning a bigger event like an invite list birthday party I highly recommend calling vista parks and recreation to make a proper reservation for the covered picnic table area!The ranger comes out very early in the morning and mark it off as officially reserved signs! Brought me great peace of mind!)

Located within walking distance of downtown vista (yes, please, there is a lovely trail from…read moredowntown to the park. About .7 mile), this park features an amphitheater, tennis (2), softball (2), basketball (3), volleyball (2) courts, an indoor gymnasium, plenty of parking, kid's playgrounds, small water stream, bridges and an amazing disc golf course (19 holes). Covered (or not!) picnic tables and trashes are available. Plenty of parking, plenty of shade along walkways, place is clean. There is a botanical park at the top of the hill.

Nice views. It's an easy and manageable walk around the lake. There's an option to trek uphill, the…read moreview is worthwhile. There's a lot of wildlife out and about. Many pretty birds. Not that many people and it is quite peaceful. It surrounds a few neighborhoods. Trails are clearly marked with plenty of signage. There is a playground and some bathrooms. Would I come here again? Most definitely. Nice breath of fresh air.

This is a nice easy walk. There are a couple benches on one side of Discovery Lake if you need to…read moresit or bring a lunch and enjoy the lake view. I enjoy watching the ducks. This is a perfect walk for a family too

Pretty flowers here! Many picnic tables for lunch. Only one field for sports. Parking was limited.read more

Three years later....and it's time for an update. This park has grown on me now that my kids are…read moreolder. Take note- there's no shade over the play structure so I'm sure the equipment gets really hot in the summer. Now for the update: The skate park is great. I've never seen aggressive skaters. There's also basketball courts and tennis courts. Parking has always been a breeze and I really love the covered picnic benches. The bathrooms aren't far from any area of the park and there are water fountains. I'll be back!

I was very impressed with the semi-private lesson my three boys took with Coach Kiran! They are…read morebeginners and were able to learn new movements, terminology, and correct stances. My kids were able to grow in confidence on their boards and Coach Kiran helped them be successful in just a single lesson. They learned enough to go home and practice on their own too.

Great skate coach for kids. Knows his stuff and great with kids. Highly recommend. Hudson was lucky…read moreto have him.

This park is basically our second home during baseball season as my son has practices and games…read morehere all the time. And honestly, it really does have something for everyone: basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, a skate park, playgrounds for both little ones and older kids, and two baseball fields. It's a true community park. The one thing I'd love to see improve is the upkeep like dog waste on the ground is a recurring issue, and the lights over the baseball fields don't always cooperate at night. But for a neighborhood park that also runs summer camps through the community center, it's exactly what a good local park should be. We appreciate it.

Always a great experience at John Landes Park! I love how they have parking, they have amazing…read morefields, basketball courts, lunch tables and shade, restrooms-- even a skate park! John Landes Park has it all, folks!

We love this park! Clean, good bathrooms, and lots of easy parking…read more The play structures (both in toddler and older kid sections) are big with lots to play with! Large are with 4 (I believe?) picnic tables under shading. Green fields to run in. Beautiful view and you can see lots of airplanes due to Palomar airport which my toddler loves so much.

This park is beautiful. Clean bathrooms, walking path, playground. There are nice dog areas as…read morewell. Wonderful park!