Took my nephew here and had a great time! The park had super unique playground equipment compared…read moreto what you'd expect at a typical park. We spent about 2 hours here and the entire time, place was packed with kids to play with. Cardboard hill slide was a HUGE hit! I was very impressed as all the kids were super respectful and careful when sliding down the hill and there were very minimal collisions to what you'd expect. Play area in the park is not too extensive so it is easy to keep an eye on your kids and with so many parents around, the play-space felt very safe. This park was an absolute gem of a find!

Came here today to enjoy our breakfast. Nice fun park with zip line and slide and a skate park. Big…read morepicnic area with shade. Clean and well maintained.

This park has such a variety of play equipment and vast open space as well. It's wonderful to come…read moreto. The hardest park is the parking on the weekend during baseball games. Other than that, this park has great facilities which includes clean restrooms. We came here for an Easter egg hunt which was a well organized activity but they have plenty of other things you can do besides that! Highly recommended!

Great park! The kids playground is so big, there's so much stuff for them to play and climb on and…read moreit's beyond the basics of most parks. It's also covered so there's lots of shade!

This review is for Ted - a literal human angel…read more Ted, the park attendant in the RV in the corner of the lot, rescued a dog that I had lost while dogsitting for the first time for some new friends. When I arrived at his RV after the owner told me Kemba had been found there, Kemba was sitting in his lap, recieving some calming pats on her head after a very stressful last 90 minutes of wandering away and being found shivering in a bathroom stall. On top of the stress and frustration at myself for allowing that to happen, I comforted by Ted's warmth towards her upon her discovery, and by his warm, sincerely helpful demeanor that he demonstrated while explaining the story to me - the embarrassed and stressed dog sitter who had made a mistake. I so appreciate Ted's presence at Cottonwood Park. He said he helps with a lot of conflict resolutions in the parking lot, which I really respect, because I used to do conflict resolution for over 4 years in courts and interpersonally. I didn't tell him that, but I felt his grounded, service-oriented presence and quiet contributions that he likely makes to everyone who passes through. Thanks so much for your help - and for helping Kemba, who is now snuggled up next to my leg under a blanket

Absolutely rad park for pickleball in Encinitas! Conveniently located centrally between the freeway…read moreand the beach. Have always found parking in the lot. Gorgeous green scenery combined with the ocean breeze. Well maintained courts with friendly players.

Beach is clean with a free parking lot just above. At the entrance there's a nice little…read moreplayground, a concessions stand with actual options beyond your standard hotdogs and burgers. We came on a cloudy day so it wasn't really crowded and we found free parking in the lot up the hill, just above the beach. The lifeguard station is right there so there was a sense of added safety as my kids learned to surf. Beach was clean, people were chill, and we'll def be back!

We came here as a family and really enjoyed it. I actually believe this beach was recommended to…read moreme, and it was everything they said it would be. The beach was nice and the water felt really good, not too cold, which made it even better. My daughter had a blast playing in the sand and just being free, and my husband loved it too, especially since it was his first time being in warm ocean water. We were able to find a spot that wasn't overly crowded, which made it feel even more peaceful and relaxing. Overall it was just a really good beach day and I would definitely come back.

This is a nice little park located in Encinitas at the top of a hill with sweeping panoramic views…read moreof the ocean. The parking is limited street parking, it just depends on day and time, but busier on weekends. There is a picnic table located under a tree, see my photos. There is some other seating and another table further up at the top but it is not shaded. Next door is a bigger grass area, and some play structures for the kids. I am not sure if it is all 1 big connected park, or 2 separate parks. Regardless the views at this park are great and it is a nice spot for a picnic lunch.

Really nice playground that is ENCLOSED for more peace of mind as the little ones run around. It…read morehas a forest theme with the brown and green colors and a play US Forest Service van that kids love. It has a good variety of things for swinging, seesawing, sliding, and climbing. Surrounding the playground is a grassy area where dogs are running around and providing great entertainment. It's convenient that it's across the street from the library. Best part is for mid to late afternoon, the trees provide shade that covers practically the entirety of the playground.

Love love love this cove and park! Breathtaking views, nice park, and easy access to the beach. My…read morefavorite!! I am hooked on this spot Such a peaceful experience. The flowers here are beautiful and really add to the park ambiance as well. Bring a picnic, enjoy the views, and soak it all in. This place really makes you appreciate the beauty all around you.

Fletcher cove park has a great view of the ocean and surrounding area. The park itself has some…read morenice flora to check out, especially when it is blooming. There are at least 3 picnic tables to sit at and enjoy the surroundings. Also there is a spot with some artificial turf as well. There is a structure very close by, but it is not a restroom. It is an old building that was moved from Vista to this spot in the 1940s or 1950s. There is a restroom down below the park on the way to the beach. there is free street parking very close by to the park, and some parking in the lot down below on the way to the beach by the lifeguards. Pictures attached.

This playground is nothing short of amazing. It's huge, has plenty of offerings for kids of all…read moreages, and is spread out enough that even when it's crowded, there's plenty of room for kids to run around without interference. I will say, however, that this place is so big that you can very easily lose track of your kids. There were a few times on our last visit where I was scanning the playground for a minute or two trying to find one of my kids after looking after another one for a bit. But don't worry. There really is only one in and out so you don't have to worry about kids wandering off if you are around that bottleneck point. This is a great attraction that I hope the park never gets rid of. It offers kids a space to run around & just goof off and be kids while also blowing off steam. The only point of improvement I can think of if maybe offer some more (shaded) seating for parents. On hot days that would be greatly appreciated.

This playground is located within Legoland. My grandson requested to come to this playground as we…read moremade our way to the top of the amusement park. He remembered it very well from our past visits. It is a second story playground and it is big enough for adults to shadow your littles if needed. On this day it looked as though an employee was monitoring at the top. I'm not sure if it was because it was near closing time or they are there for the safety of the little ones. There is a short wall that you could sit on to watch your kids from afar, This grand playground is great for the kids to burn some energy that's for sure! The kids have fun running place to place it makes me want to join them. If you haven't visit this playground it is a must. P.S. Grab some Apple Fries beforehand from the stand adjacent to the playground. Great snacking as you watch the play.

Imagine looking for the ideal picnic stop and coincidentally finding it in Cardiff-by-the-sea! Such…read morea cute not so little park but with the vibe of a little park. I like how it is circular and there are some slopes, grassy area, plenty of trees that provide shade, hummingbirds flying in front of you! plenty of picnic tables including more private stops. It is a stunning park with picke ball court, a nice wall to write down or paint with chalk board, volleyball court, clean bathrooms...it is just perfect even with the ongoing construction. It was my first time today and won't be the last one. It was the perfect place for my picnic lunch.

Cute little park. Plenty of amenities, including a basketball court, pickleball court, a…read moreplayground, and lots of open space for picnics.

Hawk View Park is a really a large green belt that runs up one side of hill within on a residential…read morestreet. The "park" does have many trees to provide shade, a short walking trail, and a small playground area. There seems to be a nice breeze their frequently.

We went to check out this park as a location to have a kids birthday party. The park is in a nice…read moreresidential area. It was nice and quiet, the park is also fenced so it is great for small kids. There is also a shade structure with picnic tables (no grill) and a nice playground with slides, climbing equipment and swings. The grassy area is at a bit of a slope. There is also plenty of street parking.

For a neighborhood park this is absolutely mind blowing, but it was deserted and my son had no one…read moreto play with so we ended up leaving quickly. The park itself is stunning and well maintained. Huge grassy area, large playground, some nice shade. It's completely tucked away in a neighborhood and not really in an area you'd drive by. We stayed 5 minutes and my 6 year old was bored and we left despite it being lovely, it was vacant. Probably not young families in the insanely pricey homes. Just a weird spot.

Super small park that's perfect for a stroll with a young child or for your dog to get a quick…read morestretch. Not much more than that. Which is why it gets a 3 star. The name is a bit deceptive as I thought it would be bigger. Came here on a Sunday afternoon. There was about 8 children playing on the park, a few dog owners walking their dog, and a family shooting the basketball around on the small half court. You can probably walk the entire strip in about 4 minutes so if you're go a hour long walk, know you'll be going back and forth a few dozen times. What I do like about it is that the grassy area is just all grass and relatively flat. You can lay out. You can do cartwheels. You can play frisbee. But it does feel like as soon as there is 20 people here, it would feel crowded. Plenty of parking in the surrounding neighborhood or on the street.