If you're in the Carmel/Monterey area with kids, you have to stop here. It's a total hidden gem…read more There are so many wonderful play structures that kept our kids (ages 2 and up) entertained for hours--everything from the suspension bridge to the hedge maze and the classic steam engine. The park is also very well-maintained and clean, which isn't always a guarantee with public playgrounds. It's the perfect place to let the kids burn off some energy in a safe, fun environment. Highly recommend!

PLEASE place updated schedule on website/Yelp!!!!!…read more Went on a Tuesday and it was closed. Other than the aquarium this was the main reason we chose to come to Monterey and stayed an extra night just to have the day to visit the park. Lucky (I guess) I saw a worker and asked why it was closed. He said if kids are in school, then Tuesdays is when they close for maintenance.

Awesome park! We were looking for a place for our kids to get their energy out and this place was…read moreso wonderful! They have two playgrounds for different age groups which always helps. I love that they have so much nature areas that the kids can run and climb on besides the playground. They also have a basketball court, tennis court and basebAll! Downside: bathroom is not clean but I know I shouldn't expect much from a park. Best part: little library right next to the tennis court. It also has a lot of trails! We saw 2 deers too!!! This is what happens when you come from LA! Nature is a wonderful thing!

Awesome little park! It's super clean, manicured, quiet, and well layed out. I grew up going to…read morethis park since I lived in the neighborhood and now I take my toddler there. There is a playground for 2-5 year olds right next to a playground for 5-12 year olds. Across the grass from the playgrounds, there is a baseball field, with a basketball court next to it. On the other side from the playground are some very quiet tennis courts. Plus there are bathrooms, benches, and a fairly large picnic area up above. Also, there's walking paths around it and a canyon behind it. We took my dog today and did not see any No Dog signs, except understandably, on the baseball field and in the tennis courts. You should definitely keep them on a leash though because there are squirrels and other wildlife (deer, birds) in the park. Plus the park is surrounded by streets.

Nice location and safe. The park is in good condition and well kept. The variety of slides are good…read morefor all ages. Also, basketball courts, dog, park, volleyball, picnic tables, and restrooms.

Nice park, but I never use it because of the "no trespassing military only" sign. Today I'm here as…read morea guest, but I live locally and feel sad that I can never bring my son here unless as an invited guest. Minus one star for excluding the general public and the scary sign.

What a beautiful park. Super clean and well taken care of. They have a grill to bbq, playground,…read moresoccer field and a basketball court. Bathrooms are spotless. They are clean and fully stocked with sit covers and toilet paper.

Great little park I never knew existed or just didn't easily find before. Nestled in a heavy…read moreapartment community so parking was a bit difficult but walking a block was good for us.

This park has a lot to do. They have the Dennis the Menace park for the kiddos, boating for…read moreeveryone and lot of trails to get steps in.

What a great place to practice wildlife photography…read more.. Park up near crane island, set your shutter speed to something useful and just wait and watch the world go by at a slightly slower pace !..

This is a great playground for little kids--probably no older than 7 or 8--with two structures, two…read moreswing sets, a train to climb on and through, and picnic tables. My kids also enjoyed a table for cars (with ramps and tunnels). There is a bathroom, which I appreciate! It is fenced in, and kids can run around freely.

A bit older equipments but big enough for many kids to come at once. Also a bball court. They also…read morehave time slots for dancing and mom strollers

This is a great community park, here in Monterey. It is always clean and most of the time it is…read morerelatively vacant. The location is directly south of the Presidio of Monterey. Located within this park they have a basketball court, a ball field and a small playground. I believe it is dog friendly as I have not seen any signs which state otherwise. The one thing to note is that in the later hours of the day, parking is very limited. However anytime before 3pm and you won't have any issues finding parking. You can enter the park from either Anita St or Monroe St. Be careful in Monroe, as the curbs are VERY high and your passenger door will hit the curb when you open the door. Also be aware that the area has a 2 hour parking limit, without local permit.

What a fun place for kids! We were here on vacation and used the ACM reciprocal network and entered…read morefor free. For our 23 month old his favorite was the bottle rocket activity. You crank to build pressure and see the bottle shoot up! Our 5 y/o's favorite was the craft area. What a great way to use her creativity and imagination! She also enjoyed the mini-golf :) and dressing up as a firefighter. All the people working there were also friendly and asked if we had any questions. They truly loved their jobs! When we're visiting this area again we'd definitely want to come back.

My 3 year old had a blast at this place. Actually, it was probably the longest he's ever played at…read morean indoor playspace/museum (2+ hours and could have played for longer but it was time to eat), AND we didn't even explore the entire area! The space in the museum is quite deceiving--it looks small on the outside and technically isn't super big, but it's densely packed with fun things. There's a lot of pretend play (theater, hospital, ambulance, firetruck, garden/restaurant), some science-y/cause and effect stuff, gross motor stuff, pretty much something for every kid. It's also a smart idea for them to sell a ton of toys at the front, haha. The price is really good (only $10/person for the entire day) and well worth it. The staff are also very nice!

Our family loves this park! Favorite parts: - Fun playground…read morewith swings and play structures to climb - Space to roam around where the kids love to build "spy bases" and find banana slugs - More nature to explore - Great location near downtown so we can run around and then go out for lunch and shopping - Clean restrooms Parking can be a bit challenging but if you put "Forest Hill Park parking" in your maps app, you can find a good option for street parking.

Biggest issue is no parking. It's very clean and tidy but the play structures have a lot of caution…read moretape on the edges that were covering up where the structure had sharp edges and holes. Also both structures seemed to be leaning... possibly from tree roots and probably the cause for the tears in the edges.

My 1st review of 2026!!!…read more I've visited Lovers Point Park twice so far, and I love it here. :) My first visit was back in April of 2025, and I remember that I parked in the residential street and walked two blocks to get to the park. The place has nice walking paths, beautiful ocean views, and pretty park area with picnic tables. The squirrels are so friendly and will approach you without any fear. So friendly! My 2nd visit was today with my boyfriend and his doggie. It was his visit here, and we got a nice walk in plus we enjoyed our bagel sandwiches here. There's a long walking path, but we didn't get to walk all of it. Next time we will do it! :) You can also walk down to the beach area and climb the rocks if you're feeling adventurous!

Great little picturesque beach area and park to visit both during the day and even at night for a…read moredifferent vibe. As with most places along the coast on the peninsula, the weekends can be pretty busy, so visit mid-week if you can.