Another one of those great parks that has something for everyone…read more Running, walking, bike loop, scenic walkways and bridges that someone is always using for a photo shoot (like practically everyday)! Mini skate park, outdoor tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields Recreation center with games and youth programs such as karate, basketball, soccer, baseball, football, cooking classes, and tiny tots. Multi-purpose rooms that you can rent out for parties, meetings, seminars and what not. Playground areas for little kids, with swings and slides and spinny things to make you dizzy. Gated dog parks/runs. One for big dogs, and another for the little ones. I guess there's always some drama here but I haven't used these... Lots of gazebos, tables and picnic areas, open grass areas, flora and fauna. It is simply just a beautiful park that you need to check out if you happen to be in East Chula Vista.

What a fabulous park! I went for the off leash dog park. Park is mostly dirt but the hill at the…read moreback some grass. It unfortunately was not busy but we still had a nice time! We will definitely go back.

A clean, well-organized space with a doggy water fountain + human water fountains that can be used…read moreto fill 3 large water bowls as they become depleted. Clearly displayed signage of the Park Rules with additional signs emphasizing the requisite "Clean Up After Your Pet." There are at least 5 sitting benches in the medium/large dog area -- one bench in the designated "small dog area". There is one baggie dispenser/disposal at each end of the larger space & several other garbage bins. Pet Peeves at any dog park: 1. People who don't think the posted rules apply to them, especially when it comes to cleaning up after their pets. Particularly annoying are people who purposefully do NOT keep their eyes on their dogs (like sitting in one spot glued to their cell phone screen.) 2. People who are in denial about their dog's aggression toward other dogs: pups & people can & have been maimed & killed by out-of-control dogs. Yes, even in dog parks. Yes, even in Chula Vista. If an owner cannot voice control the animal, tragedy can easily occur. Sorry no LaLaLand -- "just be nice" doesn't cut it in the real world. A well trained dog is a necessity especially in dog park settings where "pack behavior" can progress to "mob behavior" when proper monitoring is not in play. Yeah -- just like humans, imagine that! That said, my experience In this park, like in all dog parks, is a mixed bag. In ORTC, I thankfully have found some experienced. well-trained dog owners and novices who are willing to learn what they need to know when introducing their dogs into a new mix of dog-play community. And, are savvy to passing their growing skills & knowledge onto their beloved pets. These owners are seeking community for themselves as well as their pets. Health and safety for all are the dominant values with such a supportive base. ORTC Dog Park is in the constant process of achieving that unique perspective among its dog-owning and shopping community.

Huge area for large dogs-filled with poo and people not paying attention…read moreSmall dog area is just that, small

Had a wonderful time attending a friend's softball game here! Tons of parking. Heads up for the…read more"pop up ball" zones - though I didn't witness any balls hit over the fence. The sidewalks were super spacious and everything was clean. The fields were well maintained. Enjoyed the company of my fellow crowd members. The softball league community seemed great too. Snacks are available for sale or you can bring your own. Looking forward to attending more games here, as well as to checking out the park during the day.

Really enjoyed this hike to the top of Mount San Miguel. The trail is about 2 miles up, making it…read moreroughly 4 miles roundtrip, with around 1,000 feet of elevation gain. I would consider it a moderate hike. The views at the top are beautiful, overlooking Bonita and Chula Vista, and definitely making the climb worth it. Great spot if you're looking for a scenic and rewarding workout.

Dog park review #6 - it's like a 4.5 but I went with a 5 because why the hell not! They earned…read moreit...it's the obstacle course for me...it's the agility training set up for me...it's the dog playground for me.... LOCATION: we love BONITA!!! So beautiful! This park is mesmerizing. PARKING: TONS and I repeat TONS! Best part: FREEEEEEEE muahahah SIZE: WOW when is Yelp going to let us add emojis so I can show you with heart eyes that the size of this park is INSANE! It doesn't get better than this. It just goes and goes and goes and goes. Way back! CLEANLINESS: I actually stepped on a doggy boo boo lmao!!! My vans are ruined right now tbh!!! Sheesh... i don't wanna judge the park by that tho because that was simply a mistake on the dog owners behalf *ahem* DOG POPULATION: They have a SMALL doggo area and a BIG doggo area - we love a good park that caters to all shapes colors flavors and sizes!! Yasss no discrimination here. The dogs here do follow the rules so they are separated- (little Italy - no dogs follow that rule they all play in one big area despite there being signs for separation) but that is for the safety of your dogs. SEATING: there is only one bench on each side that will solely fit 3 people total (ya better know those people in this pandemic - no stranger could sit next to you) they are in the direct sunshine SHADE: not much shade - there is a big tree towards the back however you would have to stand if you wanna stray away from the vitamin D The good news....people do bring their own park chairs / lawn chairs with the detachable umbrella - I've seen that and personally I think that's genius!

I frequent this dog park about 3x a week. It's usually busiest around the late afternoon on…read moreweekdays, so there's opportunity for a lot of dog socialization. They have a small dog side and big dog side, but if you bring your big dog/puppy to the small dogs side, most people are usually okay with that as long as it's not too aggressive in its play. Both sides have pretty big areas so they have room to run, run, run. And bring that's it's a public park as well, it's all natural, with grass, dirt, and even gophers. Not much in shade; there's a couple of trees on each side. A couple of tables and benches, too, but that's it. Water stations on each side are good. Both sides have little dog obstacles/ramps for them to exercise on. Overall, it's a really good dog park, and the size is one of the biggest, if not the biggest dog park, in the county.

One of the best parks to come for a decent walk/run in the South Bay. It's a flat, 3.1 mile course…read moresurrounding part of the Bonita golf course that's both family and dog friendly. For those who don't care to trek the whole course, there's a jungle gym, playground, basketball courts, and outdoor gym near the main entrance. There's also a dog park. Parking isn't an issue since there are 2 main lots to park in. Before hitting the course, there are 2 sets of restrooms. The best time to get here is early morning before 10am.

A very good park that many say it's in NC some say Bonita, either one it's a good park for…read morebirthdays, events & just to chill & grill & bring the kids. Been coming here since the 80's & till this day they still have the train & it's cool. It's 2 parks connected so 2 lots. They have a Playground & baseball field & basketball courts. The park is well kept, good grass, clean & restrooms are clean which is great because most parks don't keep that clean. Park Rangers/staff to go around to make sure everything is cool which is good. Reserve the tent places if it's a big event for weekend uses because it can get busy. If drinking please use the red cup don't be an ass & get caught & mess it up for the rest of us, don't be that guy. And don't liter, clean up after yourself. Overall good park with good, clean vibes :)

It's so hard to find a decent dog park in Chula Vista. I saw the Yelp review for Orange Park so I…read morethought I would give it a try. Prime time Sunday afternoon and nobody was there. There are 2 separate fenced in areas for Large and Small Dogs but since no other dog was there, we went into both sides. There is trash and dog poop people haven't picked up. It could have potential, but people need to find out about it, use it and keep it up. I probably won't be back. It sucks to have to drink to Otay or Ocean Beach to get a decent dog park

Great dog park. Spacious dog park with one side for small dogs and a large dog area. Library, park,…read moreand playground nearby in orange park.

For those with small dogs, this place is far bigger than those in the OC. Nice grass, shade,…read morebenches to sit on and terrific huge park for leashed walkies. There is an entrance fee to the park itself and I from what I've seen, no obvious parking outside to walk in. So, would be sorta expensive over many visits. I visited with Barky McBarkface as a treat for both of us to get outa the house and try this new to us dog park. If it were closer I might just buy a pass, but it's a little far afield from us. Too bad almost all OC dog parks have areas that are not too nice for small dogs and their owners. Lotta dirt and tiny enclosures. Not as if the dogs care so much, but this human does. Even though I very much enjoyed this dog park, it would have been better to have a water fountain for dog bowls INSIDE instead of having to go OUTSIDE the enclosure to fill up the bowl's interspersed inside. Just a thought.

This park is cute and great for dogs! The fence is well maintained and easy to access. Very nice…read morelittle area of the park. There's bathrooms really close and very easy to just let your kids play around the corner on the park equipment.

Coming to this location for a family hike was a great decision. We have had a very trial ridden…read morepast three weeks and we needed some time to get away for a special hike. When you approach this area, you can easily be misdirected to the county regional park. To avoid this before you go up the hill to the entrance of the county regional park make a right into the driveway that shows the Sweetwater Reservoir. Once you get in there, you will go along a long dirt road to a parking lot that is eventually located next to the Reservoir fishing area. It is a beautiful trail and it's wonderful to be able to walk around the water and see ducks and birds and other wildlife as well as beautiful plants like Manzanita and chaparral. It is a wonderful trail hike, with beautiful and refreshing wind and sunshine. They have Porta potties that are super clean and well-maintained. I would say the porta potties are about a half a mile apart. They also have a bench with an overlook platform along the trail, and everything that we encountered seem to be very clean and well maintained. We will definitely visit this place again and it is definitely a wonderful place to hike. We were able to get out and started to explore the trail and after about 15 minutes, we realized that there was a Ranger honking at us with his siren coming around the bend. He made his way up to us in his truck and indicated that he would be closing the gate to the park in the next five minutes. We told him that we were told by the Park Ranger at the SD County Park check in booth that this trail closes at 8 PM tonight. He then said that we were not the only family to tell him that but that the Sweetwater Reservoir Trail Park actually closes at 5 PM because it's not a part of the SD County Regional Parks; they close at 8p. We rushed back to our vehicle, which was about a mile and a half away and we were able to get in and leave. We were very lucky that this Park Ranger decided to wait for us because we would've been locked into four or five gates and not able to actually get out of the park, even to get an Uber. This was great to understand and know so that when we go next time, we'll go a lot earlier before 5 PM.

I was in the Bonita community earlier this summer and wanted to do a medium length hike, A search…read moreresult came back with this trail at the Sweetwater Summit Regional Park. The staff member at the guard station indicated that I could use the day lot to park my vehicle since I was only hiking and not camping on the grounds. The path was pretty well maintained, but it also doubled as a horseback riding trail so occasionally one would have to dodge the mounds of dung left behind. Sweetwater Reservoir was off to the north of the trail. That body of water gave a nice scenic backdrop. The trek was up and down the foothills before looping back towards the start for a total of just over five miles. I expected to see more mountain bikers because the contours and breaks were conducive for that type of cycling without being too strenuous. There was no shade except for a hut at the peak of the hike. Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and plenty of water were a must during the daytime. I would rate this hike as moderate because there were a couple of spots where the ascent did make one breathe much harder than usual. My overall rating for this trek was between three and four stars.

I just love J street Marina! It has become my go to for a beautiful walk with Boo! 120 lbs Rottie…read moremix she loves the bay breezes, especially with the heat of the summer. We do a nice stroll after dinner. It is so lovely at sunset! The other night we were there and saw the launch trail of the rocket in the sky. So pretty with the colors of the sunset and the white rocket trail. People may be a tad frightened of my big dog but I've met loads of people that see she is a love bug. You can't ask for a better backdrop than the strand to downtown and the awesome Coronado Bridge! Last week they had a lowrider gathering with some absolutely gorgeous cars and trucks and food! I loved the music and the DJ was great! Enjoyed the music from everyone's cars. Especially enjoyed the happy people. The boats and yachts are great to look at well. Good times. Come on down see ya out there and we can have a nice chit chat. Several picnic tables throughout, nice grassy area to put down a blanket and plenty of squirrels and birds to see too.

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.

Big fan of the newly remodeled Pepper Tree Park! Tucked behind the marina right by the water, with…read moregorgeous views and a nice ocean breeze. Just pay attention to the parking signs since a lot of the lot is designated for boats and trailers. We love the splash pad! perfect for kids to run around and cool off. There's plenty of seating around the playground and splash pad, plus shaded picnic tables for parents. My son loves the swings and climbing features, and there's a nice grassy area too. Such a huge improvement and easily one of our favorite parks in the South Bay!

Pepper Park definitely got a nice glow-up! The updated playground and splash pad are really nice,…read moreespecially for the kids. They did a great job with that part. But man... y'all forgot the bathrooms...They're consistently pretty nasty, and there are often people sheltering or hanging around in there, which can make it uncomfortable when you're bringing kids in to use them. If you're gonna upgrade the playground and splash pad, the bathrooms needed some love too. Fix those up and this park would be so much better for families