Nice open park, with two playgrounds. One is for older kids with lots of things to climb on and two…read moreswings. The tot playground is still decent for younger kids. Ample room to run around, play soccer or basketball on the court. There is. A nice track/sidewalk that goes around the loop. Only downside, no bathrooms.

7/19/23 First time here, looking for a place to walk my dog that is cool and shady amidst this…read morepending heatwave! Here are my first impressions... Pros: *YES!!! Lots of shade and cool at around 5p in July! *Not terribly crowded when we walked here...hidden gem! *Good sized grassy area to set up sports practice, have a picnic, or rest awhile...when I was here there was a kids soccer camp with just 2 groups of kiddos CONS: *Cobwebs in the drinking fountain near the playground...bring your own water! (See picture) *Cobwebs in the doggie poo bag dispenser....please remember to bring your own bags and pick up after your pup! (See picture) NOTES: *Yelp map does not take you to the park....it takes you about 0.5 miles past to a random intersection. (See pictures) After posting this review, I will let Yelp know. Use directions from the CV Parks & Rec website instead (https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/public-works/parks/locations-features-amenities-photos/explorer-park) *I didn't see a parking lot...I parked on the street as did others. Parking was not a problem when I was here. Can't say for sure on holidays.

Always love this beautiful park where the breeze always feels good on a hot day. They have a splash…read morepad for the kids . Playground. Great place for any event. Or a nice relaxing walk. Always a great day and very spacious. Popular as one trash can was full. But staff on top of it right away. A must especially if you have any small ones. Or visiting guests. Wish I lived closer to enjoy this beautiful park.

Wow what a view of the mountains while playing sports! Bathroom, seating, parking (street and lot)…read more- it's a bit east but beautiful!

nice park, quiet and clean. Went here for the basketball courts and close to my house.read more

This park has it all: - baseball/softball field…read more- huge lower open field perfect for soccer - multiple kids play areas that are very well-spaced apart - multiple groups of tables/benches sprinkled around - mini skateboard parklet (it's small but it's got some rails and concrete blocks to grind on) - a recreational center - it's shopping center adjacent (I.e. you can easily walk to get some grub or coffee) Here are the only cons I can think of: - only one set of restrooms for such a large park - giant cellular tower in the baseball field (great for service) but not so great for those who live in the immediate area and/or frequent this park

We booked space #1 for our baby shower and it was the best choice. It allowed up to 100 people with…read morevery minimal restrictions and it cost less than $250 for the whole day! The space overlooks the water and is the first space you'll see driving up. It's a bit secluded from the rest of the park allowing you to have a more private event with your guests. We ended up having just 40 people attend our baby shower, but with the ample space, it allowed us to fully decorate the space and bring separate tables for desserts and welcome table. The stage space was perfect for the photo backdrop and everything came out so beautifully. Highly recommend this space for any events, even a small outdoor wedding. Check-in was super easy and we were allowed music, decors, and even alcohol on site. Some of us came an hour early to start the decorations and stayed an hour later to clean up, but you can access your space anytime between 9-5:30pm. Everything was perfect. Our event was only 4 hours so it was more than enough time to come early to set up and fully clean up after. Restrooms are super clean, park is well maintained with rangers on-site. Parking is $5 all day and plenty of our things for guests to do such as playground for the kids or the open grass area to run around in or nice hiking trails all around for a quick exploring.

One of the best parks in Otay hands down. There's so much space, breathtaking views of the lake,…read moremultiple gated playgrounds, etc. Everything is clean, including the public restroom. There are gazebo/pergola's with picnic tables available to rent. See their website. There's also camping spots and hikes nearby. I could go on and on, but check out this hidden gem yourself. There is a parking fee of $5.

Such a beautiful park for all ages…read more There's many play structures for littles, a huge grassy field for all the sports activities, a beautiful pond with ducks and turtles. Theres also a ton of stores and restaurants across the street too. What more can you ask for? It is located on a busy street, so expect it to be loud. There are two small parking lots and street parking available as well.

Great place to come for a walk. Great place for any event. Mini skate Park, basketball court. Take…read morea nice relaxing day by the pond. Watching ducks and Geese . They also have turtles . All these positives but huge negative is lazy or entitled dog owners. Not cleaning up after there dogs. . I think the city should ask for volunteers or something to post up and ticket these lazy people. My kids almost stepped in and almost sat in . Everything else is great had a person cleaning the pond.

This is a nice neighbor park. I stopped by to get a good walk in before dinning at a nearby…read morerestaurant. It offers a good perimeter sidewalk around the park. The park has a lot to offer, including well maintained grass fields, well maintained restrooms, and a well maintained covered dining area. This was the first time I've been to a park that had a concrete hockey ring. The basketball courts were very good and so was the condition of the walking and jogging lanes around the park. The park offers a good parking lot and a nice view all the way down to the coast on a non foggy day. It's a good park to bring the family and exercise.

Nice neighborhood park. Very clean. Basketball court, cement hockey, playground, shaded picnic…read morearea, baseball field, large grassy fields, adequate parking and restrooms... Came here for a birthday party on a Saturday afternoon.. there was another party going on next to ours, but there was more than enough space for everyone. Nice place for a party... go for a walk.. and go play!

One of the oldest parks in the South Bay. Been coming here for years, there is 2 of them in between…read morethem there's a restaurant. Both parks are good for parties & hangouts & BBQ's. When I was a kid most Easter's & Birthday parties were here. One park has a pier to fish the other has a loading deck for boats. When I was a teenager I came here as well but not for family gatherings but to hang out with friends. And it's a good spot to bring girls late at night & you know....play BINGO in the back seat :) the first park has alot of parking spots for that. Now that I'm a dad & family man I come again for birthday parties & also just to hang with family to grill & see the low riders on weekends. My favorite reason to come tho is to see the Sunsets with my daughters, have a late picnic, listen to music & just watch the sun set, love it. Me & my family's favorite park in the South Bay hands down. Now with the Gaylord Resort next door the park looks better & is extended. We will continue to go & see those sunsets & one day I'll bring my grandkids here too. See you soon J Street Park.

I've been visiting this park since 1987 when I had my…read moreapartment on 4th and H. I was much younger then, and would ride my bike to the park to get out of the house. Needless to say they've made some big changes in the last nearly 40 years. Plenty of picnic tables and park benches throughout the area. Some on full sun some shaded. Of course the big feature of this park nice boat launching ramp. On my last visit I saw a squadron of pelicans fly past several times. Each time by the time I got my phone out they were gone. They usually do a good job keeping the grounds and restroom clean.

This spot feels like a mini version of the harbor--right across from the San Diego Airport. It's…read moreperfect for a light jog, with a nice breeze, a playground, and a grassy area to relax. It's also directly across from the Gaylord Hotel, which makes it super convenient. There's usually an ice cream truck parked nearby, which sounds great... until you get the bill. I paid $10 for two ice cream sandwiches--like, damn, a whole box costs less than that! So maybe pack your own treats if you're coming with kids. That said, it's a cute little park and a great place for the kids to burn off some energy. Definitely worth a visit!

This place has changed and will continue to change because of the brand new water front and hotel…read morebeing built. The parking is limited but expanded as there are gates all around where you are notnsupoose to park, but people still do. The pier is where a lot of locals come to fish, and I've seen sharks, stingrays, and other fishes caught. Good place for kids to come. They've added tsunami signage. Can't wait to see what this will become and also sad that it will probably draw a bigger crowd and not be a local place for us to spend the weekends.

05 -24-25 My besties and I came here Saturday morning…read more Plenty of parking at the adjacent lot. It's located right next to Chula Vista Golf Course which has a pond you can enjoy feeding the ducks and turtles (see pic). The playground is super fun, perfect for you and your children to explore. Loved my experience here and hope you will too. Happy outing! Note: Watch your steps. Some people don't clean up after their canine

This place is a great park to get your miles in, visit the basket ball court, come to the play…read moreground and even host a party! There is also a library near by, a coffee shop, jack in the box and a Vons in case you have some errands to run after. If you are going to take a stroller with you on your walk please be sure it is a jogging stroller in one of the areas it has ALOT of dirt to go through which made it really tough to go through but you could always just head back around the other way depending on which area you parked at. They have softball fields and even a dog park!

What a wonderful park! Great interactive and fun play structures, a nice splash pad, areas for…read morepicnic blankets, good clean sand area, restrooms, and the fishing dock. Kept our kids busy for 3 hours easily! The park itself was also very clean with no litter which is uncommon here.

Newly done pirate ship themed playground with splash pad and sand play area, would highly…read morerecommend, esp on a hot day. Now it can get quite toasty for the parents because there's really no shade coverage at all, but it's perfect for the kiddos to run around through the splash pad and cool off. I liked that the pirate play structure had a variety of climbing, balancing, hanging, and sliding things. There were two bucket swings (no regular swings). And I really liked that the sand box area was pretty well separated from the splash pad and play structure. It's a big pet peeve of mine when there's sand everywhere at the other areas. As we got there relatively early, parking was still manageable but it was definitely full as we were heading out by late morning.