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!

Very small but clean little playground for under two year olds. The fake grass is clean and neatly…read moretrimmed. The real grass around the area is also a great place for older kids to run and expel extra energy. This place does not have any swings or monkey bars but to keep a tiny tot entertained it's worth a visit. Some of the neighborhood kids sit around a gazebo with their phones and are well behaved. As you can see in my pictures this place is very very tiny so don't come here thinking you will spend hours, more like an hour tops. Definitely a good spot to have a quick picnic lunch!

Who would know that a park & a trail are "hiding" in plain sight,…read moresmack dab in the virtual middle of the City of AG, & is only feet away from AG's Saturday Farmer's Market? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coolness factors: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1) Serene break from the hub-bub above. 2) A Mini-Valley within the valley. 3) A fair number of areas where the stream "Babbles". 4) About 4 wooden picnic tables with BBQs on the stream banks. 5) Heavily forested with tons of greenery. 6) Has a trail from one end (under the Vintage Bridge), under the cool swinging bridge, all the way to under the Mason St. Bridge. 7) It seems to go hand in hand with the "topside" Centennial Park, where AG's Roasters "sing". 8) Few people use it, so it is a peaceful place...(on a Saturday afternoon) 9) Lots of greenery which is hard to capture with pics alone...it is worth a careful walk thru. 10) It is interesting to see the undersides of these very interesting bridges. ~~~~~ Uncool factors (with some suggestions): ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1) Some, likely kids, have carved or wrote graffiti on some of the trees & have littered. The type of defacing public property & nature is especially horrid in such an upscale neighborhood. Ideas: _______________________ A) Renovate the old Hoosegrow Jail up the hill to accommodate errant kids, or another venue to "scare them straight". B) A longgggggg visit to California Men's Colony, with a hefty fee of lets say $1k+, for the parents would be a very practical idea. The fine could be on a sliding scale. C) Several weekends of "cleaning duty" of the park while wearing neon pink jumpsuits & giving speeches at local schools (along with listing their family's surname) would likely raise public awareness & possibly theirs. D) Use special hidden "wildlife" detection cameras to catch offenders. _______________________ 2) Some hazardous areas of the trail have broken & rotting fences that someone...especially either the younger or older crowd could potentially fall a dozen feet or more. A) The park could use better community support. After all, AG is a high income area, & some of the area schools could sponsor nature hikes along with cleaning duties. The combo of awareness, money, volunteers, peer pressure (including on adults & parents), could help. ______________________ 3) Sadly, there did not seem to be any "life" in the stream (i.e. fish, frogs, etc..), it is unclear whether this is due to seasonal water flow changes, pollution, or other factors. It is hard to makes suggestions in this case. ~~~~~~~~~~ In summary, For both locals & visitors alike, this park is a nice alternative to having an impromptu picnic from Farmer's Market goodies or take-out treats from AG Village shops. One can easily imagine getting a Tri-tip or other sandwich from the AG Butcher Shop, some fresh Veges & Fruits from the FM, & some Cupcakes/ Eclairs from their quaint bakery. Or simply get take out eats from the surrounding restaurants. (There could also be some sort of honors system donation box at the entrance).

The Kiwanis Park is a cute little pocket park that is hidden from View. Drop down by the creek from…read morethe parking in the village and you will find an array of picnic tables. a walk by the creek lots of birds in the bush and in the trees. And even more peaceful place near the peaceful of Village Arroyo Grande

Laguna Lake Park has a lot to offer and with the newly upgraded dog park, I had to come visit and…read morewrite an updated review. Overall, was a bit disappointed with the upgrades they'd done to the dog park. It is fully fenced and has completely separate small vs large dog parks which is good. But for the amount spent, I was expecting there to be a much larger grass areas and generally a bit larger of a park for the large dogs. The grass area in the large dog park is in the middle and the majority of the park is actually bark and small rocks, which isn't great for the pups' paws. There are benches throughout and water stations for the dogs which was good to see. They've added some obstacle courses for dogs to play on, which was fun. However, I strongly disliked that I saw folks come in to bring their kids to the dog areas and obstacles like it was a kids playground (which clearly it is not). Generally, from what I have seen thus far, most dog owners are friendly and self aware of their dogs' behaviors which is always great to see. Nice upgrades overall just was expecting a bit more but that's okay. Still a great place to take a walk and enjoy the lake views or go to the dog park!

We were in the area after traveling all day and needed a place to walk around. Laguna Lake Park fit…read morethe bill. Numerous people were out walking, walking dogs, fishing, and picnicking. The park was clean with ample parking and had multiple trails to choose from. The lake and plants made for nice views as well walked. A good stop for us.

This park has a large enclosed play area for your large dog and a separate small dog section next…read moreto it. Both allow room for some good running around. The grass is well cared for by the park. Although the squirrels have created some big holes. Watch yourself, you can break an ankle!! I noticed more benches have been added. I noticed some people did not clean up after their pet. That was disappointing.

Great park for a stroll and to keep the kids occupied with the playground. It's conveniently…read morelocated near town and plenty of parking. Don't forget to walk past all the cute ducks!

Great park for the 6 and under group! Baby swings, slide, play structure and basketball and tennis…read morecourts. I didn't go into the bathrooms but appreciated they were there! Rubber ground and also sand to help with tumbles. Local neighborhood park, nice for a stop and felt very safe. Good lines of sight to watch your little ones.

Great little park. The plyground is more for the little ones. 6 and under. Super clean and safe,…read moreaway from the busy streets. But in the middle of town.makes it very convenient to a quick trip in the middle of day

Nice little park. All it really needs is attention and maintenance on the very damaged hand rails…read moreand fence. Very gross looking in person, and sucks for those with physical disabilities that don't have a choice but to grab on to those rails. It is wheelchair accessible, but the park is on a hill so the walkway is sloped and you will either be rolling/pushing downward or upward. The playground looks fun. Equipment looks fairly new. A lot of green grass areas.

NICE LITTLE PARK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~…read more Nice quiet little park for a lunch on a picnic table or blanket as you overlook the mountains. Lots of snacks can be bought on the next major street ( Madonna Rd. & Los Osos) or at that intersection, which is not far from the 101...and a good pit stop from a long 101 trip....the next pit stop would be at Shell/ Pismo Beach, where you can find better finer dining choices. This park boast a nice picnic table, niece grassy areas, a playground ( for kids who are travel grouchy)...so something for everyone. It is a quiet neighborhood park & you should keep it that way. No loud music, no leaving garbage, & no screaming. Of course you have other choices in the area, like Laguna Lake... but this place is suburban serene. It is likely to make you want to also join this cute, but pricey area. Not in a cult nor Stepford wife way, but what do I know...I don't live there. Homes are really marvelous in this area. A nearby area also has a neighborhood security watch. Some overzealous lady, who was taking a walk, asked me what I was doing? Duh! I was shooting some pics (& not people!)!! I was behind my parked car, with my big DSLR pointed at the mountains & not near anyones house. She was at first rather clueless, paranoid, & first annoying, but as we talked (& since I was a local), she chilled & was cool. She claimed that there were a few car break ins in the area & I concurred that there was one near my place too. If you want some snacks, a short drive away ( at the next big intersection & mini- mall (you have fast food ( Burger King, Pizza), Chinese/ Pho, Mexican, Italian, Sushi, 99 cents store, & other services, such as a CVS, Shell Gas/Car wash, Florist, Grocery). Further down either Los Osos or Madonna, you have a "Mecca" of where the locals & some tourists go. Down Madonna there is a Best Western, Madonna Inn/ Restaurant, Chinese Food, Denny's They are opposite the Biggest Mall in the area, complete with Starbucks, Ralph's, Sears, Chicken Wings, Chipotle, etc. Down Los Osos you have Whole Foods, Costco, Home Depot, Target, BevMo, & more. Between the two roads, which are both right off the 101, you have many choices that you will not find until you get to Santa Maria. This is a much better & safer area. See my pics for some finer points & watch out for overzealous paranoid Neighborhood watch people :) Enjoy! :)

The playground appeared to be updated and we enjoyed a family day with a picnic lunch at this…read morelovely park. I feel it may be a hidden gem! I'm always looking for fun places to spend time with my family, and this did not disappoint! If you're looking for a little fun with the kids, it's a good spot! There's also some small walking trails!

Now this is a park! Built in, ready available massive…read moreopen-fire grills? Check. Covered, platform for musician performances? Check. Ample picnic tables? Check. Restrooms? Check. Tons of free parking? Yes. Can you serve alcohol? Yes but it's a hefty permit fee. Bummer. Beyond that this is a very cool park to host an event. We attended an event here that was catered by Far Western Tavern. The catering company did not miss a beat. They seemed familiar with the set up & "cooked" (likely finished cooking" the meat over the open flame. There was a long table available for placing additional accoutrements such as appetizers, plates, beverages & dessert. It is a "Park" at the end of the day but definitely a pretty cool one great for an open air event