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.

The staff are so friendly and helpful. A big shoutout to the lifeguards and swim instructors. They…read moreset such great examples for young swimmers. I always feel safe knowing they are looking out for young children and beginner swimmers in the pool. My son had Kenji as his swim instructor, and Kenji took his swimming skills to another level. We're so grateful for the care, encouragement, and excellent instruction!

My daughter felt uncomfortable with one gym member (male) who always wanted to work in with her…read morewhile she was on a machine. After the 3rd time, I reported this to the staff - Lauri. She told me "I know this man and this is out of character for him." Lauri then told me next time this happens, to tell a supervisor. Isn't that what I just did? Women, be mindful because if men are "friends" or "know" the staff, you may just be dismissed in an uncomfortable situation.

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.

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

Absolutely love this park. There's a diverse set of attractions for big kids and toddlers, as well…read moreas a basketball court and grass area. Dogs are not allowed, so there is only a few deer poops to contend with in the grass. There is also several large picnic tables throughout the park, so you can bring a lunch or sit and enjoy a coffee while the kiddos play in the play area. They also have small restrooms on site that are in reasonably clean condition. This park is only a block walk from a local coffee shop, or you can walk about two blocks in the opposite direction and be at Lover's Point. Bring a jacket though, as the proximity to the water can deliver some chiller winds when the marine layer is moving in/out.

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.

The facility is a huge improvement if you look at what the base had to offer over the last couple…read moredecades. I would say this gym has many services to offer: -Free weights -Cardio machines (elliptical, bike, treadmill, stairs) -Cable weight machines -Multipurpose room (spin, aerobics, pads) -Basketball court -Sauna/Showers -towel service (small towels) -fitness rentals (bikes and such) The capacity is smaller though if you compare it to the clientele and it can get very crowded during peak times (lunch, morning, and right after classes). They have long hours though, so you should be able to find a time to work in a routine. I haven't tried any of the classes or programs yet, but they do have several. Staff are friendly and there are normal gym etiquette things you deal with the other customers (people super setting, not wiping down sweat off equipment, etc).

Very clean gym with an above average squared away clientele. Clean showers and locker room. And…read morethe price is right as well. Happy to have a new gym to utilize.

Seriously the best park in Pacific Grove/Monterey. There's a gated in toddler park, a decent sized…read moregrass field, a bigger kids playground, and just down the hill a basketball court and tennis courts. There's even views of the ocean.

Overall a great park. Nice grassy area to run around, picnic tables, and an inclosed area for…read moretoddlers to play. Few things that I didn't like ... the SUPER steep green slides on both the toddler playground and the big kid playground. Also the toddler playground doesn't have guards between some of the big steps. Definitely need to keep a closer eye on the kiddos then at other park structures.

This was our first visit to the playground. I saw the size and diversity of structures here and…read moreknew we had to visit. Since we were going to be in the area, it was added to our agenda for the day. From the parking lot, you see a baseball field, life size train behind black gates and restrooms. The parking lot was adequate in size and held about 20-25 cars. We were fortunate to obtain the last open parking space while others circled and departed. At the entrance of Dennis the Menace, there are the restrooms, a case for free books to leave or take, a stand on the background of the playground, an oversized lion who's mouth serves as a water fountain (so cool!) and a Dennis the menace comic strip page. Directly behind the train, to your right as you enter, is an oversized figure of Dennis the Menace enclosed in the gate. There are 2-3 stands sharing the history and significance of the trains presence. There are large rocks to climb with two tunnels to walk through, a rock climbing wall, a cross bridge connecting two large rocks, swings, slides, a maze made from gates leading to a smaller play structure, a tube based slide, an oversized sunshine staircase, a boat, and so much more. This space is incredible to experience as an adult, our daughter ran around for hours allowing us to share in her fun running along side her. There were few spots offering refuge from the sun and seating was minimal. There are a few benches, but mostly the stone structure surrounding the play area was used. The gnats...they were everywhere in swarms making it difficult to navigate and fully enjoy. We were constantly swatting at the tiny buggers, our daughter was existing free as a bird making her way around the park - doubt she noticed. There were a few spots on the park we were able to find relief, very few. It would be great if the park implemented some bug deterrent to lessen the presence of the gnats. Other than that, it was an incredible experience we all enjoyed. We were there for a few hours and only departed because she needed to eat dinner. 4.5 due to the presence of the gnats. In their absence a solid 10.

Dennis the Menace Playground, Monterey…read more August 2026 I've been here a few times with my family. This is an awesome park and it's pretty big! This park is great for all ages even for adults too! I highly recommend going on the weekends, although there are a lot of people, I think they close during the weekday since there's a preschool nearby. Right next to this playground entrance, there's a baseball field and there's a small snack bar, it's called El Estero Snack Bar, they sell hamburgers, fries and drinks. We ordered the nacho cheese fries with jalapeno peppers on the side. It came out piping hot! Although it seems so basic, it was really good on a cold day! Highly recommend this playground and would come back if I'm in the area. This place is awesome!

Porter Youth Center offers before and after school care, summer programs, and teen programs. Our…read morechild has attended for a year, through both a summer session and his Kindergarten school year. We love Porter and the people who work there. They have a variety of activities for the kids, offer breakfast before school and snacks in the afternoon, and have genuine care and concern for the children. Unfortunately, as it is located on the former Fort Ord, now the Ord Military Community, and it is funded in part by the Department of Defense, recently DoD policy has made it a military-dependent-only program. Still, if you qualify for it, it's well worth checking out.

Try somewhere else. If I could give them a zero, I would! The classrooms are ran by the kids. The…read morestaff spends more time on their phones out of view of the cameras and not paying attention to the kids. I have witnessed it several times. During the pandemic and currently, kids are seen running around yelling while kids are on their zoom calls. To many times the teachers on the zoom call have to ask the kids that are at Porter to mute their mics. The kids are unable to participate in classes properly or even hear their teachers. To add, if a child is having a difficult time, they coach your child to either throw things at the walls, if they misbehave, they get ipad time, and are allowed to play criminal games on the ipad called Roblox. When parents sit down with staff to address any issues or behaviors, they agree but do not follow through with the suggestions of the parents about their kids. They are not there to help your kids, but there for a paycheck. There have been times where I would go pickup my child from Porter and there is a report. Instead of the staff member for that day approach me professionally, they would place bets on who would run and tell me that my child had a bad day, laughing and carrying on. Very disappointing! Imagine being a service member and the before and after school (full-day) program stresses you the parent more than being in a high stress job already. What does that do for the child? Ill tell, they too feel some type of way. It is not difficult to communicate with parents on how to better provide for your child, it isnt. If they would actually listen and communicate with their staff, there would be progress! It is very stressful when other schools in the area have long waiting list so your stuck with a subpar something. Oh yeah, when you address the issues that you see, if they dont like it, they take it out on you and your child with reports. They dont like when you leave comments on the reports. They expect you to sign and call it a day because when they are audit, those reports are looked at. Choose your kids school wisely, it may save you and your family some stress.

Such a beautiful spot to lay a picnic out and walk around catching beautiful scenery of the sun set…read moreand wildlife. We saw many chipmunks, seagulls, and otters! I will say if you bring food, beware of the very brave and bold seagulls and chipmunks who are not scared of humans! We lives how accessible it was as we were able to stroll around with our stroller very easily.

This park is great for a first stop before heading out for an adventure or watching the sunset…read morewhile dining on some pizza from Gianni's. Lover's point offers plenty of opportunities for the kids to get worn out, like a public beachside swimming pool, beach volleyball, an actual beach area just inside the cove, and a grassy area for picnicking. even though this beach/park was packed, the vibe was still super chill and didn't feel overcrowded. This beach also offers some great opportunities for people to enjoy tide pools, watch wildlife, and take-in gorgeous views. There is a public bathroom here, but if you can avoid. Not the most clean.