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!

When the beach in Del Mar is super crowded this is honestly my favorite spot to go and relax and…read moreenjoy the view! We came with our new puppy and it wasn't crowded and was super enjoyable to sit in the sunshine.

Love love love this cove and park! Breathtaking views, nice park, and easy access to the beach. My…read morefavorite!! I am hooked on this spot Such a peaceful experience. The flowers here are beautiful and really add to the park ambiance as well. Bring a picnic, enjoy the views, and soak it all in. This place really makes you appreciate the beauty all around you.

Fletcher cove park has a great view of the ocean and surrounding area. The park itself has some…read morenice flora to check out, especially when it is blooming. There are at least 3 picnic tables to sit at and enjoy the surroundings. Also there is a spot with some artificial turf as well. There is a structure very close by, but it is not a restroom. It is an old building that was moved from Vista to this spot in the 1940s or 1950s. There is a restroom down below the park on the way to the beach. there is free street parking very close by to the park, and some parking in the lot down below on the way to the beach by the lifeguards. Pictures attached.

Another great day at the Sea Part a park with grass and a…read morehuge clean beach. lifeguards and clean restrooms and lots of parking. Kind of a deluxe beach area. But the surf was all walls all day so i didn't put the board in the water. Its cold water has to be worth it. And right next door is Jake's dining. We went there for an early dinner.

I spent a half day in the Del Mar area and very much enjoyed exploring this beach and park. Its…read moregorgeous and wasnt too crazy packed and had something for everyone. I love that the park is raised higher up and some walkways built so it made it accessible to everyone. I sat down on a bench to enjoy the ocean views and was able to share my bench with a family and one person was in a wheelchair. I liked the thoughtfulness of this park. Everyone was just enjoying the beautiful weather, some having a picnic, others sunbathing, some reading. There were also plenty of people on the beach but not crowded. Lots of surfers and just everybody getting their dose of the best medicine in the world: sunshine, nature and water!! Many flowers already in bloom, so saw fields of purples and yellows and it made my heart sing! Also lots of birds here, little ones and big ones too. The gulls are very beautiful and totally not afraid of humans. Parking I could see could be a disaster here but I did find easy free 2 hour parking on the street. There are also lots and metered parking available too. I didnt get in the water today but Im preparing and when it gets just a tad bit warmer, I am definitely headed into the ocean! I loved coming here today and you probably find me here a lot moving forward!

For a neighborhood park this is absolutely mind blowing, but it was deserted and my son had no one…read moreto play with so we ended up leaving quickly. The park itself is stunning and well maintained. Huge grassy area, large playground, some nice shade. It's completely tucked away in a neighborhood and not really in an area you'd drive by. We stayed 5 minutes and my 6 year old was bored and we left despite it being lovely, it was vacant. Probably not young families in the insanely pricey homes. Just a weird spot.

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.

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.

San Dieguito County Park is truly one of San Diego's gems. Not only does it have five different…read moreplaygrounds (yes, five!), but it also offers easy walking trails for all levels and abilities-- perfect for little legs, visiting friends, and even energetic doodles. It's rare to find a park that feels this expansive yet so welcoming and well cared for. What made our visit especially memorable was Ranger Alejandro. He took the time to introduce himself to our group during a park day with our kids and dogs, offered to lead a ranger-guided doodle-and-toddler hike, and even shared his contact information. That level of kindness and community care says so much. This park is a beautiful example of our tax dollars at work, and it makes me incredibly proud to call this city home. We absolutely can't wait to go back.

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

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

The good parts of this park are the variety of play equipment, a reasonable amount of shade over…read morethe play equipment, shaded picnic seating, bathrooms close by, and the park felt safe. The bad part is it is really dirty. There was a ton of trash on the playground itself that clearly had been there awhile as it was disintegrating. The same goes for the picnic area. There was trash, left behind clothes, and everything was just gross. You'd think the park would be better maintained since it is in such a nice neighborhood.

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 HUGE! They have so many things for kids all ages to do. It's a bit of a drive for us,…read morebut it's worth it. There's a play structure for little ones & a separate one for big kids. Love that! They even have a small sand area with cool little gadgets for the kids to stay busy with. There is a huge grass area to play games, sports, or just run free. I saw lots of people walking around getting their steps in. If you walk deeper into the park, there's a small basketball court & some bars to do pull ups or exercises on. My kids loved climbing on this & then we went back to the structures. Plenty of tables & benches for parents to sit. We even had a picnic together on one of the tables. Park seems pretty clean. My only complaint is I couldn't find a bathroom!! Maybe I missed it, but I couldn't see a bathroom anywhere on sight. Luckily the park is 2 blocks away from some stores, so make sure to have a potty break before coming here. It's a beautiful park in a nice neighborhood.

This is a great community park. The only draw back for out of the community visitors is that it…read moredoes not offer a public restroom. The park is very well maintained and I liked that it has a walkway that finds it way around the perimeter of the park. The grass is well kept, the playground equipment is in good working order, and the exercise station are great additions. There plenty of picnic tables scattered about and strategically placed in clusters near shaded trees. There are a couple of drinking fountains, hot coal disposal containers, and trash cans. Nice park.