i've been coming here since I was super young. Great parking. Clean restrooms, not too far away…read morefrom the actual beach itself restaurants around and just overall one of the best beaches in San Diego. there's a big grassy area if you don't wanna go on the actual beach.

Decided to have a picnic here after picking up food. The trip took a while so we had kinda a late…read morelunch ! What an amazing sunset while picnicking on the green grass area!

I love running and tonight our Monday night run group had a route where we would pass this park but…read moresince I was already jogging solo and almost up to 3 miles of jogging, I took a short break & stopped here to take in how beautiful this beach park is. Its just beyond gorgeous and I know in the summer, there are concerts here (so I will come back for that). I didn't get down to the beach tonight (there are stairs down from the park) but I need to do that before summer is over. Restrooms available here too. Lovely park and there is a parking lot connected. I will definitely be back!

Been to this park a couple times .. once by myself and once with family. It's so nice here! There's…read morea small lot which makes parking kind of tricky, especially on the weekends.. however there are street parking and another lot across the street if you're lucky. There's a playground for kids to enjoy.. lots of park bathroom stalls available (with toilet paper and soap)! And the beach is only a short walking distance away. The views are spectacular and we all had a great time enjoying the scenery

An open space park just steps from the water…read more Lots of room to exercise or relax and even have a picnic. A great spot to start or finish your day. Paid parking is close by and it's reasonably priced. Be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat plus something to drink.

We love going to this park and love that it's dog friendly depending on the time of year. Always…read morecheck beforehand. That being said the park and the beach are always very clean and I've never found them too crowded, even on the weekend. The only downside is parking. We've had to drive around for quite a bit to find free parking in the neighborhoods but they do have some paid parking lots that are closer.

Wonderful park to take your kids or dog to. Clean nice size. There is a grassy area & a sidewalk to…read morewalk your dog on. Plenty of parking.

Super small park that's perfect for a stroll with a young child or for your dog to get a quick…read morestretch. Not much more than that. Which is why it gets a 3 star. The name is a bit deceptive as I thought it would be bigger. Came here on a Sunday afternoon. There was about 8 children playing on the park, a few dog owners walking their dog, and a family shooting the basketball around on the small half court. You can probably walk the entire strip in about 4 minutes so if you're go a hour long walk, know you'll be going back and forth a few dozen times. What I do like about it is that the grassy area is just all grass and relatively flat. You can lay out. You can do cartwheels. You can play frisbee. But it does feel like as soon as there is 20 people here, it would feel crowded. Plenty of parking in the surrounding neighborhood or on the street.

Really nice park, clean and well maintained play structures (recommended for 5-12 to). My two…read moretoddlers really enjoyed the variety of things offered - swings, slides, different types of climbing and balance apparatus. There's also a huge grassy area to run or kick a ball around. Off to the other end is a skate park for those on bikes, scooters, skateboards, though we didn't go check that out. We also saw good area to host bday parties with picnic tables and chairs.

I'm surprised to see only a few reviews for this wonderful local park in Solana Beach…read more The recently remodeled playgrounds make it a perfect spot for little ones, while the adjacent skate park caters to older kids. This park offers a variety of amenities, including a new pickleball court, a grassy area for ball games, a small heritage museum, picnic tables, a meeting hall with restrooms, and a well-maintained playground that's fully lit after dark. The park also hosts major holiday events, movie nights, and other local celebrations. With an afterschool program on-site, there are always plenty of kids playing around.

Such a gorgeous hiking park right in the midst of our North County Coastal city! There's so much to…read moresee and do here, from picnics to the many hiking trails to hosting outdoor events, including weddings (They have a wedding gazebo!). We came here seeking the suspension bridges and the butterfly garden. The park did not disappoint. Within a couple hours of hiking, we got to see both bridges, a beautiful outlook tower of Encinitas and beyond, as well as the sweet little butterfly garden next to 2 duck ponds. Although we chose to park on the neighborhood streets outside the park, there's plenty of parking inside the park ($5 day fee). There are a couple points of entrances. The lower entrance is nearest the recreational area that has a full basketball, volleyball, and pickleball court. All in all, I would highly recommend this place for a family outing, a hiking adventure, or simply a few hours of relaxing escape away from urban life.

I've been coming here for 20 plus years, because it's walking distance from my in-laws house. We…read morehave many happy memories of walking here with the daughters when they were little, playing with them at the playground up top, swinging on the swings down low, playing frisbee on the grass. Today we walked a whole loop (my daughter, her college friend, and I to get some exercise before going out to brunch. We admired the view from the Osuna Overlook, walked past workers weeding and trimming the new garden area between the upper and lower parks up top with river rock bordered paths. Looks super nice! My daughter commented that they ought to let local youth paint the rocks--that'd be a cool community event! We proceeded down the paved street that passes by the Scout House, crossed over by the pollinator garden where a kind person pointed out the bat house they placed there (I learned bats are good pollinators and that they need to be protected from raccoons!) Onward to the butterfly garden where I saw a monarch butterfly! We continued to the duck pond at the lowest part of the park where there are picnic areas to be reserved for birthday parties and picnics. We saw a pair of mallard ducks and a solo heron. Spring has sprung! Everything is blooming and the wild creatures are atwitter. Truly a marvelous community park. They even host an annual half marathon here. My brother-in-law and I ran it together in 2012 and it was challenging! Perhaps the biggest challenge being the walk uphill after the race to get to the beer garden lol. I think we ended up not going there and just walking home. Anyway, if you're in the area, check it out! There are several different hiking trails and lots of flora and fauna to admire.

This is a nice community park. It has a good playground equipment, a nice lawn are, picnic tables…read morewith BBQ stand, drinking fountains, and a good size parking lot. Unfortunately, I did not see any visible public restroom. The grass for the most part is well kept, except for a few areas near the parking lot. The park is easily accessible from the surround community.

Been coming here for a good 12 years now Actually even…read morebefore that as a teenager Now it's the spot to meet up with moms while the kids play There aren't any bathrooms.. So go potty before you come Lots of grass for kids to play sports Climbing equipment for the little ones to play on Sidewalk circle for the tricycles Adjacent to a school Ample parking Sooo many good (and better) parks in the area but for some reason I keep coming here ... Not sure why... I guess I like it My son had his first ride on a swing ever here So did my daughter

Carmel Creek Park is one of the nicest neighborhood parks in San Diego. There is green space for…read morepicnics and relaxing, as well as modern playground equipment for children that seems to be well maintained. Walking paths are nice, and they connect to the network of nearby trails that enable to take walks through Carmel Valley. All in all, I find the Park a pleasant place to visit.

Very nice place but parking lot isn't big enough Birthday…read moreparty is everywhere, soccer or baseball game I love here Bathroom is clean

Imagine looking for the ideal picnic stop and coincidentally finding it in Cardiff-by-the-sea! Such…read morea cute not so little park but with the vibe of a little park. I like how it is circular and there are some slopes, grassy area, plenty of trees that provide shade, hummingbirds flying in front of you! plenty of picnic tables including more private stops. It is a stunning park with picke ball court, a nice wall to write down or paint with chalk board, volleyball court, clean bathrooms...it is just perfect even with the ongoing construction. It was my first time today and won't be the last one. It was the perfect place for my picnic lunch.

Cute little park. Plenty of amenities, including a basketball court, pickleball court, a…read moreplayground, and lots of open space for picnics.

This park is sooo nice! There's a huge grassy field, two great playgrounds, and a couple outdoor…read moreworkout areas (complete with pull up bars and bars for dips!). There is also a half-basketball court here.

The pictures looked good. Two main, big structures and grassy area with picnic tables but it was…read moresuper run down to the point where it's not safe and trash everywhere. Some of the benches of the picnic tables had completely toppled over and there were chains and caution tape around parts of the play structures that were unsafe, though that's never kept little kids out. The flooring were all coming apart and litter in the sand and everywhere. Definitely needed an upgrade and maybe more shade