Came here for the dog park but overall, this is such a nice park with lots of options for sports,…read morewalking, etc! Being very close to the beach also makes the weather here perfectly breezy. The entire park is huge and spans over 100 acres! They have large and small dog areas, which are filled with part grass, and sand. My dogs really enjoyed the large fenced dog area and found another Aussie dog friend that they ran around with! The space is huge so there is a ton of space for plenty of dogs, playing catch and just overall for them to run around and not feel confined. There are basketball courts, baseball fields, and various grassy areas to host picnics or barbecues. There is a really nice walking path in this part of the park in which you can walk around the courts, fields and dog parks. There is also another area in the park which has additional walking paths and a really nice native garden. So glad I stumbled upon this park. I can't wait to take my dogs here again and also enjoy some walking!

For my California friends who have driven the 101 between LA and SF (or at least made a break for…read moreSLO from Pasadena), you probably have a vague recollection of seeing signs for Nipomo... but maybe can't remember quite where along the drive. ... and that's Ok, because Nipomo is more or less content to keep to itself. A small but tightly-knit community, heavily influenced by an agrarian history, this little town is just a skip off the highway, and close enough to Pismo and SLO that most folks don't think to stop there. But if you're in no particular hurry, and you're not looking for manicured nonsensical whimsy such that one might find in the nonpareil sections of Santa Barbara, then give this town a look. In addition to one of my favorite steakhouses (see my review for Jocko's in Nipomo), there are other little treasures to be found on quiet streets with backdrops of pasture and agriculture. On our most recent trip in April 2021, my family got a wild hair and we decided to take the drive up to Jocko's from our campsite at El Capitan for COVID-19 style takeout. Once our to-go containers were safely in my truck, we looked around for a place a little nicer than the gravel-covered parking lot of said steakhouse to enjoy our meals. Just a short drive away on the other side of the 101, we found this regional park. Somewhere in the midst of athletic fields, open spades of rolling hills, and a few playgrounds, we found a picnic area beneath century-old oak trees. There was something magical about eating our oak-grilled Spencer steaks and filet mignon cuts, huge baked potatoes with all the fixings, and a bunch of sides in that setting. The crisp, clean air, pushed by a sea breeze made the sunset sparkle through the trees as we supped. Yeah, I know... it's just a park. But for that short time, it was our family table, a celebration of being together with and for each other. That it is a peaceful and beautiful little spot off the beaten path made it that more special.

I can absolutely see why this park is so highly rated within the city. Between the zip line, the…read morecardboard hill you slide down, the huge slides, the smaller toddler play area, wide open grassy spaces, walking trails, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, and clean bathrooms--this is easily one of the best parks I've ever been to. I was anticipating my brother coming into town early Saturday, but he arrived a bit later than planned. That actually worked out because my daughter and I were able to check the park out ahead of time. When we returned on Sunday with my nephew, both kids were completely enamored. My brother and sister-in-law were just as impressed--the park is truly amazing. It's not overly crowded, feels very safe, and there's plenty of parking. We brought our own snacks and enjoyed a little picnic, which made the day even better. The weather was beautiful, and we already can't wait to return. This will definitely be our go-to park whenever we have the time. Absolutely love this place.

Super fun park in SLO and definitely one of the best playgrounds. Located right next to the…read morebaseball field, this park has two different playgrounds, one for the little kids and a separate one of the bigger kids. Several large enclosed slides which are great for hotter days. There's a fun hill you can slide down on cardboard boxes as well as a small zip line. There's a number of benches and tables for adults to sit. Some are in the shade while others are not. There's some beautiful redwood trees on the periphery of the playground to do a nice picnic under. Parking lot is shared with a pool but there's plenty of space as long as there's no baseball game. There's also tennis courts next to the playground. The playground was redone in 2017 but it's held up pretty well. Overall very enjoyable place to bring kids with lots to keep them busy for a few hours of outdoor fun!

Great park for the 6 and under group! Baby swings, slide, play structure and basketball and tennis…read morecourts. I didn't go into the bathrooms but appreciated they were there! Rubber ground and also sand to help with tumbles. Local neighborhood park, nice for a stop and felt very safe. Good lines of sight to watch your little ones.

Great little park. The plyground is more for the little ones. 6 and under. Super clean and safe,…read moreaway from the busy streets. But in the middle of town.makes it very convenient to a quick trip in the middle of day

Visiting the coast for my cousin's wedding in Santa Maria. We decided to head to Oso Flaco and…read moreenjoy some time outside in the beautiful weather before heading back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding. Oso Flaco never disappoints. Every time I read a negative review my heart is happy. One less person visiting this place I have been coming to since I was a child and loving. So happy I can now bring my grandchildren here to enjoy. We can rarely go to Avila and enjoy it with so many people going there now. And Pismo, nevvvveerrrr..

A nice and relaxing little trail 15 minutes away from Grover Beach! There also is a beach access at…read morethe end of the trail. We saw others doing picnics and taking pictures for formal events here!

I saw the sign on the side of the road and we stopped. The season for the monarch Butterflies to be…read morehere was already over. I just wanted to explore. It is a beautiful sight if you love nature. It is a short trail if you don't go down to the beach from the trail. We just walk around the area. It is lovely walk and we saw some critters and birds there. We were able to learn of the story and the purpose of it. You can even become a Monarch Hero by helping the cause. Highly recommend. You can scan the QR code and start your donations too. I am planning to comeback when the season starts. I would love to see the butterflies.

I unfortunately did not get her name but the very nice lady behind the counter was very patient…read morewith me, answered all of my questions and gave me contact info for additional concerns. Restrooms kept very neat and product availability was of a nice variety.

Such an idyllic park. We stopped by to give our pup some nice playtime and relaxation and were…read moregreeted with the sight of families enjoying the play structure, beautiful cave and rock formations cliffside, various coastal flora and green grass. It is called dinosaur caves park due to the caves and some dinosaur sculptures located in the play area. Apparently there use to be a big dinosaur centerfold but that was taken away. A great walk and area to coast for a bit (pun intended) but bring your own shade.

Beautiful park that sits up on a bluff offering expansive ocean views, picnic areas, playground for…read morekids and plenty of parking. We visited on a beautiful summer day and it was perfect. Park was very busy with families having a great time. In the 1940's, a large metal dinosaur was built here to attract travelers from the highway to a souvenir and tackle shop. Visitors would pay .25 to walk through the dinosaur down to the sea cave. It did not last long to the public complaining as the dinosaur was an eye sore. After many years of this space deteriorating, the city of Pismo Beach bought the land and in 2003, this park opened. If you walk down to the bluffs edge, you will be able to see one of the sea caves. Great place to enjoy a leisurely afternoon.

Great place for pickleball with well maintained courts, an active community, and plenty of parking…read more My only complaint is the wind. It can be so strong that it significantly affects play. Adding a wind barrier, wall, or some type of screening around the courts would make a huge difference. Other than that, it's a great place for pickleball.

We stopped here with our little ones and had a great time!…read more There are a ton of slides and swings to choose from, and everybody else here was really kind. Lots of grass for kids and pups to run around in as well! Would definitely come again! Oh, and did I mention it's free to play?

This is a really nice park! If I lived in Santa Maria this would definitely be a park that I would…read morevisit often. I come here every year when doing AIDS Life Cycle. All 3000+ of us come and set up camp here for one day. There are large rolling hills, a pond, a pirate ship, and even a disc golf course! On a lovely June day we can all lay out in the grass and enjoy the sun. Last year we even had a giant slip n slide on one of the large rolling hills. It's a beautiful place to come visit every year.

Nice large park in Santa Maria CA. Stopped by otw back to Los Angeles. It is tucked away and…read morepeaceful. Open late. Large playground with big slides. Drawback is that although park is open late the bathrooms are not :-/

Wifey and I love coming here to sit, feel the fresh air, and enjoy lunch in a nice shady spot …read more This spacious park is always calming, offering plenty of open space, great views, play areas for small children, well kept bathroom facilities, walking trail, picnic tables and barbecues for everyone ! Cheers !!

We absolutely adore this park! It's a perfect alway point between our place 1.5h north and our pals…read more2h south. We just pile everyone into the cars and have a picnic here, then play on the lawn, the playgrounds, and the botanic garden. Plenty of space, CLEAN bathrooms and tables. Thanks for being here!

Oakley Park has only one older kid swing where there used to be two. Can we get this fixed ---it is…read morenow officially summer.

This is a pretty nice park and playground. But it was pretty hard to keep our son away from this…read morehuge pile of poop. Hopefully it's cleaned up soon.