Restful shady trees and green grass. Good choice for family bday gathering, bbq, or picnic with baby Conure Marlo. Conure approved. read more

Jackson Park - Marlo enjoying breeze and trees - Parks Near Me - La Mesa, California

I came here on a Saturday evening with my family so the kids can play on the playground and although we had a great time, this wasn't the place for us. The park is small but has what is needed. There are BBQ areas and picnic tables as well as some grass and a small playground. There is also some parking available in a lot but you can also park on the street. The playground is fenced in which I really liked but it also has to be fenced in because this park is right on the street, and it's a busy one with a lot of speeders. I was very aware of the closure to the playground ensuring everyone who came and went closed it behind them and if not going to it immediately to make sure it got closed. The playground equipment is small but had some slides the kids liked and a few swings. There are also 2 stationary play cars my boys loved so much. Although the boys had fun here we won't come back because of how close this is to the road. If we aren't in the playground area and we wanted to have a picnic it would be a constant worry and I wouldn't be able to let me kids get more than an arms reach away from me. There are better parks to go to. read more

I've driven by this park many times. Today I was in the neighborhood with my god daughter and I asked her if she wanted to play here... she said yes of course. So here we are. This is a nice little park on Jackson Drive (west of Grossmont Center). Plenty of parking in the lot and on the street. There's a restroom and playground here. The small playground is intended for kids age 5 to 12. There is also a small swing set (2 swings for babies - toddlers and 2 for bigger kids). It's also nice that the play area is fenced off to prevent the little ones from running onto the street. One of the things I really like about this park is that there are a lot of trees (translates to a lot of shade). There is plenty of grassy area to lay out on and a lot of tables (each with a small BBQ and trash can). Looks like a good park for dogs too. A lot of room for dogs to walk around. Restrooms are as clean as can be expected for being at a park. We're fans of this park and will likely return. read more

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What a super cute little park! I stop there with my kids on our way back from running errands, and it's the perfect size for a quick little "run off your energy." My toddler loved the structure and particularly the slides. The play structures are fairly new, and the entire playground is fenced in which is great for toddlers and young children. And especially us moms. I loved that there is a large grassy area beside the playground, along with a few benches and picnic tables. It's a great little neighborhood playground, Especially because you can easily keep watch on your kids since it's not too big. read more

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I've been here a number of times over the years. This park is admittedly in an odd location with its proximity to Jackson Dr and the street traffic, but it's still relatively peaceful. They have a chain link fence here with a gate around the playground area to keep children from potentially wandering off. I think it's a bit of a double edged sword, it gives parents a false sense of security as I've seen some just ignore their children and talk away on the phones with their back turned. The Jackson Park has more trees than a lot of other La Mesa parks. The amount of shade here is impressive. It's also adjacent to a neighborhood little league field, so you'll see the kids cutting through the park to get to practice or games in the afternoons. If you get the munchies, follow them and you can buy snacks at their snack shack. There is a few picnic tables here and a couple of grills. On the weekends this is a popular spot for children's birthday parties. I can't vouch for the cleanliness of the bathrooms as I'm not one to use park facilities, but they do have them, they're close to the parking lot. There is also a good amount of parking here, as well as street parking nearby. The park is on Jackson Dr, at the corner of Laird St. read more

Jackson Park - Plenty of shade and ample grassy area to run around. Plus lots of squirrels :-) - Parks Near Me - La Mesa, California

For me, the best thing about living in La Mesa is the fact that I live within walking distance of Jackson Park. As parks go, it's nothing terribly extraordinary. In fact, you can see from one end of it to the other, and you'll never find an escape from the sound of cars zooming by on Jackson Drive. What you will find is a great place to read, have a barbecue, walk your dog, or bring your kids. Aside from the obvious grass and trees, this park offers a paved path winding through it, a fenced playground, and plenty of picnic tables. The path is great for kids on bicycles or scooters. Parents can watch their kids play on the swings and slides from the benches located within the woodchip-lined play area. The low chain link fence makes the space not only fun but safe despite the park's proximity to the street. Nearly all of the picnic tables have small grills nearby, making it a great spot for a barbecue. In the summer an ice cream truck often makes stops in the parking lot. Near the lot are restrooms and drinking fountain. In short, you'll find everything you need for a pleasant day outdoors. Personally, I like to head over with a book and stretch out on the grass in the shade. My intention is to read but I usually slip into a lazy nap, which is also a worthy pastime, in my opinion. Whatever you do in Jackson Park, there's no doubt that it's an asset to the neighborhood. read more

Jackson Park - Parks Near Me - La Mesa, California

This a lovely little park off Jackson Dr. It has a few picnic tables and a nice enclosed playground for the kiddies. My H and I come here to eat a lunch once in awhile. It is well-kept and cheerful with lots of shade, and usually on the quiet side. I always enjoy coming here. read more

Nice little park . Only 3 stars because theirs so many bugs here .My husband got bit by a spider and something else bit my daughter that same day . We have been here a few times and every time we got stung or bitten by something . The city has to spray this park with something it's ridiculous. read more

Jackson Park - Parks Near Me - La Mesa, California

Cute little park in La Mesa, frequented by moms & their babies, or in my case my doggies. I walk them on the leash since this is NOT a dog park, but I like it because it is clean and it doesnt smell like gross dogs like most dog parks tend to. The grass is green & it isnt all cluttered. I can bring a blanket and a book and read while my dogs lay in the sun. I wish wish wish dog parks were as nice as this. The mothers keep to themselves and dont seem to mind the puppies, I would be pretty mortified if one of my dogs ran off because I know theyd go straight to wanting to play with the kids, but for the most part we keep to ourselves. There are tables for picnics, and the parking lot has many spaces. There is a playground for the kids and trash cans everywhere to keep it clean. Overall, good, safe park. read more

Park is well kept, but rather small and boring. Not much fun for kids older than about 6 or 7.

This is a great park to take small kids. The Park has a gate so nothing in or out without you seeing. There is some garbage but we try to pick some up every time we are there. read more

This playground is AMAZING! It's fenced in, there's wood chips, it's toddler and kiddo friendly, there's shady trees everywhere and most of the play structure is shaded. Outside the fenced area there are picnic tables and some barbecues. It's well- maintained. It's definitely one of my new favorites! read more

I drive past this park almost daily but never noticed it. It's a small little hidden playground. The diversity of kids there is awesome. The only thing I didn't like was it's on a busy street and random strangers sometimes stop and stare. It's fine if it's other moms but I had a creepy older man just stop and watch for 10 + minutes then I picked up my kids and left. It may have been totally innocent but I'm not risking it. read more

Every kid in La Mesa has had some kind of birthday party here at one time in their life. It's a nice park, but as a kid I was told we had to stop going there because of the "creepy people" who would lurk around the park. I am not sure how relevant that is these days as that was a long time ago, but it is something to take into consideration. And their play equipment was alright; not the best, but not the worst. read more

I went here recently for a coworkers' kid birthday party. Cute little park in the heart of La Mesa. There are several benches and BBQ grills to use. There is also an enclosed playground with swings, a slide and jungle gym. What I liked most is that they had big trees that provided much needed shade in the East County heat. read more

This is a pretty park but shaped kind of weird with the playground stuck in a fenced in area by the street. While it's nice the playground is fenced in, it would be nice for the kids to be able to be spaced out a little and enjoy the green grass. The playground is relatively small with only one structure. The shade covering the structure is not adequate on a hot day, and the slides get very hot. What I do like about this park is there are always other kids there. Other people must like it a lot. read more

Very peaceful. Has BBQ grills for parties and a play area for kids. A lot of parking considering the size of the park.

Nice picnic with my bug. Very peaceful :)

Cute park with a nice walk for teaching my 5 year old to ride her bike. Also has some grass covered hills, and most importantly, a complete play structure with a separate swingset. Good for a couple hour play time, and that's about it. read more

Cute little park with nice amount of parking. Only bummer is that the playground equipment gets VERY hot. You need to get there either early AM or as the sun is going down. read more