I came across this small park just a block or two away from the beach. I never knew it existed. It has a historical rose garden and an herb bed which are beauuutiful touches to this low-key park. For the history enthusiast out there, you'll find Heritage Hall, Magee Museum, and the Historical Society. I also noticed a gazebo for special occasions. There are a few concrete picnic tables available and a wide-open grass field for sports or games with your fur babies. FYI, it's a popular quiet spot for the unsheltered. read more

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Magee Park is a pleasant little park with a relaxed, low-key feel. It's about two acres, with a handful of beautiful shade trees and a small parking lot, plus plenty of nearby street parking. The park includes: A small rose garden Gazebo Picnic tables Several historic buildings The local Historical Society Restrooms (very basic) One of the best features is the location. It's just a short walk to the beach and to Carlsbad Village, where you'll find plenty of restaurants and shops. It does sit right next to busy Carlsbad Boulevard, so you'll hear some traffic. That said, the park isn't heavily used, so it still feels open and easy to enjoy. A nice spot to relax, enjoyt some takeout, or take a quiet break between beach and village stops. read more

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Nice little park in Carlsbad. Pretty well kept up and maintained. Free parking all around it, and there is a little parking lot too. There are free bathrooms and a few structures that you can look at with some information about the area. There are always people here, walking, viewing, exercising, sleeping, and hanging out. Not too far from some of the beaches. Rose gardens, and a gazebo type area, along with some concrete picnic tables. read more

I stumbled upon this park accidentally, and I'm so glad I did! This park is so cute, beautiful, and well kept. The landscapers were there on a Friday afternoon, working on the rose garden. The grass is green and trimmed, there are beautiful old trees and flowers, event halls, and pretty clean restrooms. The entire park is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathrooms. This is a cute place to relax, but definitely be aware that there are homeless folks who sleep here, and one of them (in the back of the park) was yelling to herself. read more

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Beautiful park....people watching....dog walking... areas to play ball...to picnic....just to hang out... Lots of folks on their way to the beach... beautiful green grass... and it's well kept... Next to the Navy/Army school.... So Lots of young people out and around this area.... Clean bathrooms... parking can be difficult... because it's so close to the beach.... read more

Magee Park - Parks Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad started as a whistle stop on the new California Southern Railroad. As we know, in the 1880s a former sailor named John Frazier dug a well in the area. He began offering his water at the train station and soon the whistle-stop became known as Frazier's Station. A test done on a second fresh-water well discovered the water to be chemically similar to that found in some of the most renowned spas in the world, and the town was named after the famed Spa in the Bohemian town of Karlsbad. To take advantage of the find, the Carlsbad Land and Mineral Water Company was formed by a German-born merchant from the Midwest named Gerhard Schutte together with a few other men: Samuel Church Smith, D.D. Wadsworth and Henry Nelson. The naming of the town followed soon after, along with a major marketing campaign to attract visitors. The area experienced a period of growth, with homes and businesses sprouting up in the late 1880s. This Craftsman cottage, the Magee House (or Shipley Magee) was built from pre-cut lumber, ordered from a Midwestern catalog of pre-designed homes. It is still standing today much as it did in its early beginnings. The Magee Home was originally built by Samuel Church Smith, one of the founders of the Carlsbad Land and Water Company in 1887, and is listed as one of the first homes built in the area according to the historical registry. The Smith Family remained in this home until the 1890's when the California land bust forced them into selling their Carlsbad real estate holdings and relocating to National City. By early 1890, land prices fell throughout San Diego County. However, this community survived on the back of its fertile agricultural lands. Alexander Shipley, a retired foreign service diplomat, searching for a temperate climate to recuperate from numerous illnesses, purchased the home in the 1890's, and relocated his wife Julia and daughter Florence for the climate. The Shipley Family, descendants of the Wilmington Delaware Shipley's, were ardent supporters of St. Michaels Episcopal Church. In 1912, Florence married Hugh Magee, a descendant of an original California Estudillo Family, and moved to Pala. She returned to Carlsbad in the 1940's after the death of her father and husband. As sole inheritor of her parent's estate and having no children of her own, Florence left Magee house to the City of Carlsbad as a Historic and recreational park upon her death in the 1970's. The historical gardens feature a nationally registered Rose Garden that earned Carlsbed the covet American Rose Society's "An American Rose City" in 2002! It's hard not to notice the beautiful gardens surrounding. A qualitative garden of about 225 rose bushes representing 15 families of the rose. One garden is modern roses and the other garden contains Old Garden roses and shrubs. A new miniature rose garden was planted in 2003. This magical garden is maintained by the members of the California Coastal Rose Society. I would recommend a visit especially now with all the blooming. However be mindful that parking can be challenging if there is an event. Also there can be transient activity early morning and evening. It's not a large park, however the garden alone is worth touring the grounds. There is no cost to enjoy. read more

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Nice large grass area to relax or run he pets. They are doing both here. At the edge of Carlsbad business area

Such a beautiful park located right in the heart of downtown Carlsbad, love this place ! read more

Magee Park - Parks Near Me - Carlsbad, California

A nice park but be warned of the following 1) parking sucks!!! If they're having an event in the hall, it's street parking by the beach. Do I need to say more? 2) no tissue in the ladies room 3) urine every where but in the toilet Other then that, a nice little park read more

A pretty little park on the corner of Beech & Carlsbad Blvd. It's simple with a few picnic tables, a vast lawn, and rose gardens. It is surrounded by historical buildings and just a minute away from the beach. You will find people partaking in picnic activities such as flying kites and throwing Frisbees. Homeless people tend to frequent this park but they are locals and friendly. read more

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Pokemon Go peeps...this place ROCKS! Find a Jinx...or walk across the street for a huge poke-party. Tons of stops and lures nearby. Great place to just come and hang and play. Highly recommend this area. read more

Pretty chill little park a block from the beach. Great place to have lunch at the picnic tables or workout in the field. Some transients may apply.. read more