Gosh, I love Elm Street Dog Park! They finished the expansion of the large dog park and it's so…read morewonderful! A huge grassy area for the dogs to run around on, and more benches to relax at while you watch the pups play. One my favorite dog parks, and my dogs love it just as much! They always have a blast here and there are plenty of dogs to play with! I love this Dog Park too, because people are friendly and very self-aware of their dogs, which is always nice. Five stars every time!!!

Best place for my dog to run and play. Nice people (for the most part)…read moreHave made some real like minded friends.

Our FAVORITE dog park on the Central Coast!…read more Bakersfield is often way too hot to take the pups, plus we don't have the greatest spaces for medium to smaller dogs. This dog park has two separate spaces: one for larger pups and one for smaller. There's tons of space for dogs to run. Shade, sun, water, and benches. It's safely fenced and we've never come across irresponsible dog owners. We, and our pup, love this park!

Great dog park. It's huge and my Dante ran like an escaped prisoner! Have been back many times…read moresince the first time.

Have been coming here for years, sad to see the population dwindle but hoping the amazing people at…read morethe butterfly conservation can protect these beautiful creatures to be enjoyed again and again for years. Love bringing the family here, so many good memories

I gave it 5 stars because it's a cool thing…read more We went Feb 25, 2026 the whole little loop was under construction so we really couldn't walk around it. There was also very few butterflies. They say the season is through Feb but it seems closer to the beginning than end of Feb. FYI We did see some though. So that was nice.

Cool location out in a big recreation area, huge fenced large dog area and nice size…read moresmall/scared/timid dog area. Dirt and bark, lots of trees. Bathrooms are very clean. Lots of parking near both yards. Even with the rain, not too muddy after our play time. I'd come here again.

The whole park was a bit deserted but that's likely because we were there on a Tuesday. The dog…read morepark itself was great for our dog out stop for our car sick pup. They also have clean bathrooms.

My family and I saw this park while driving to Solvang a few weeks ago and knew we had to check it…read moreout on our way home! Dinosaur Caves Park is just gorgeous! A lovely neighborhood park with amazing views of the ocean! The park was clean and well maintained - they offered bathrooms as well! Swings, slides, spiny rides - you name it. Our daughter had a blast! After our daughter enjoyed the park, we walked around the trails and took so photos of the flowers and ocean views. Why is it called Dinosaur Caves Park? Apparently per the information area, there used to be a massive dinosaur statue that was eventually taken away - caves? I did see a cave or 2 when we were checking out the ocean views. Overall, I think Dinosaur Caves Park is a great place to get out and stretch your legs - it's especially nice to let the kiddos get some energy out before heading back to your roadtrip!

This park is gorgeous. So many beautiful purple flowers. Gorgeous views. We didn't know how to get…read moredown to the beach. We ended up getting back in the car and parking down the street by the hotel. There's stairs by the gazebo to the far left of the park. The stairs are a bit much but the view in the private beach and little cave is worth it! Bring a picnic and stay. That's what I wish we did. Overall gorgeous spot.

Large and small dog gated areas, large grassy area with benches for both sides, water faucets, some…read morebenches and chairs, fully enclosed, $1 use fee per visit, adjacent to a nice park. This is a private run dog park, donate to the cause, pay the $1 per visit or more. Very clean, owners seem to pick up after their dogs.

What a beautiful park in Morro Bay - and this place is another huge hit with my dogs, they…read moreabsolutely love it here!! There's lots of parking and it's away from main roads which is convenient for having dogs and exploring with them. The park itself is beautifully maintained with a large wrap around walking path, tennis and basketball courts, a kids jungle gym and the small & large dog areas. They're also putting the finishing touches on some new pickleball courts. From the dog areas, you can sit on one of the benches and feel the coastal breeze while enjoying views of Morro Bay rock. The dog areas also have grass, which is uncommon for this area but a total treat! We visited on a Sunday and it wasn't too packed at all, which was really nice. My husband and I and our fur babies absolutely LOVE this place. 5++ stars!

Parking is 5.55 and I was able to log on and use apple pay…read more This hike was very easy and moderate. The incline was slow, therefore you are not really able to feel it. But you can see it once you see other people hiking the same route. The view itself on the way up is beautiful, your able to smell the ocean smell, enjoy the view and just take it all in. Really green everywhere, watch out for the cow droppings because they do roam. If you lucky you can see them afar enjoy their grass and space. I would say it was maybe about 1.5 miles back and forth, I want to try the loop next time but these was just a quick little hike before we stuff ourselves with food!

Pismo Reserve displays a beautiful outlook on Pismo beach and 5 cities in general. It's a beautiful…read moreplace to do a hike and a picnic. There are multiple routes to take depending on which outlooks you'd like to see! I did the Spring to Spring route which totaled to 4.7 miles. It was relaxing, not challenging at all. Parking is available but if you don't want to pay and don't mind a little walk, I parked on the dirt across Ventena restaurant for free!

Beautiful clean park amazing structures. Went to a birthday party loved zip line adults can have…read morefun to

A cute little hidden neighborhood Park, named after the Chumash, with some nice surprises!…read more If you are looking for a serene break from the madness of the across the 101 Pismo Outlet complex & have kids who need to burn some energy, this is a great safe spot [but beware of POISON OAK & the hidden POND(s)]. Likewise, if you are older, the 1 mile dirt valley hiking trail uphill is a nice diversion. Fortunately for all, the Bathrooms are decent, and there are picnic tables too. The playground is far nicer than what you would expect and have floor cushions all the way around. There is the usual Jungle Gym theme plus some swings. All seems to be designed for safety, but just outside there are warning signs for Poison Oak, and the land dips into a small stream, a marsh, and a pond.... so you still have to keep an eye on little ones. There is no fence to prevent wandering here. The hiking trail is quite modest, but since it is uphill & about a mile, you can get your cardio. This is a valley, so it can be prone to some flooding in the wet season. The trail is verdant & it is super-nice until you hit an abrupt end at a private ranch...but fear not...use your Goggle & you can see a plethora of other "local's only" Parks & much longer hiking trails in or near this area. As you head down this trail during the late afternoon, you can see the sparkling Pacific over the Pismo Outlet stores. This hidden Park is an ideal get away from the mad crowds of the Outlet stores. Next to the Outlet stores is an open mall with a great Bagel shop, a Pie shop, a Pizza shop, & the Cal-Fresh Supermarket has decent take out meals/sandwiches/food bar. You then, just have to drive just across the overpass, make a left onto Jamesway, and on your immediate right, you can find this Picnic & kid friendly park. Since it is rather hidden, it is so easy to miss, so look at your GPS map. This idea is a far nicer & healthier choice than to join the multitude at the crappy fast-food places next to the Outlet stores. Of course, you can also get take out junk food & bring that here, but please do not litter. I have no clue as to why I missed reviewing this place years ago, but here it is. If you are curious & into local history, you can also explore the side streets, for the even more hidden, Price House & "Historical Price House Park". You can look at both the Yelp Park listing & "Anniversary Price House" listing for my pics & details. Visits to inside the restored Price House happen from time to time, but you need to be either a donor, get emails, or check out facebook to be aware. While I lucked out & had a short personal tour for helping out, the house itself is not open to the public. The Park is open and is quite quiet, but there are no facilities. It does have nice wildflowers in the Spring. All of these local Parks are surrounded by rampant over-development....some of which polluted the local streams & marshes beyond repair. Anyway, this is a quiet neighborhood park, so please be good citizens. Thanks & enjoy!

Park surprise!! Driving home from TASTE in my usual circuitous route, I cruised through the exotic…read morehousing at Stoneridge, and looped around to return to Broad St. "I did not know there was a park here!" I exclaimed to myself, and got out of the car to document this verdant patch of lawn bedecked with picnic tables, and half a basketball court. I took note that you can hike up South Hills to enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, but I could take in their beauty from the park walkway.

Stopped by around noon today to this small neighborhood park. There are a couple picnic tables and…read morea lot of nice, green grass, as well as an entrance to the frontage road that has an entrance at the park. The road leads you up trails to the top of the overlooking peaks, and is excellent for trail running, hiking, letting your dog get some exercise, and for getting a sweeping 360 view of SLO. The hills are pretty rocky and dry during the warmer months, and you should bring water if you plan on being out awhile, but you can easily hike/jog to the top of the peak and back in less than half an hour. Lots of lizards, prairie dogs, and birds make for some interesting wildlife watching. I'd come back for the cardio.

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