I was at this beauuutiful park for the La Mesa Earth Day Fair. It was a free community event…read morefeaturing eco-friendly vendors, a kids' zone, food trucks, and a clothing swap. I learned a lot from the vendors who provided some type of educational demonstration like composting and sustainable gardening just to name a few. The City of La Mesa did a fantastic job with putting this fair on...very well organized.

Honestly... might be one of my favorite parks I've visited so far. It has a small trail that's…read moreslightly uphill. It has an enclosed dog park. There's a recreation center at the top of the park that has a few lanes for swimming and an indoor community center which hosts after school programs and other things for children and young adults. There's a parking lot next to the swimming pool. It has a lot of open spaces that you can unleash your dog (it's not permitted but people do it anyway) so yall can walk, run, play catch etc. I did a lap here and it took about 25 minutes which is pretty good. Even if you don't have a dog, it's perfect to lay out in the sun and read. Not quite large enough for a family gathering and not quite nice enough to have a picnic, but perfect for those who want to read / paint / draw / relax. There's a handful of spots with some shade. Adjacent to the park is a baseball diamond as well as a community garden which hosts community events.

We love this indoor playground for our 5 year old daughter. It is located in Grossmont Center,…read morewhich makes it super convenient for playtime after running errands or shopping in the area. I really appreciate all the new additions and renovations. We were out of town for about a month and when we came back, so many of the play stations had been updated. It definitely did not go unnoticed and shows they are investing in the space. One thing I love about this place is how often the staff cleans and reorganizes. No matter how busy it gets, it never feels messy. It also never smells like feet in there, which is honestly a big problem at other indoor playgrounds. The staff does a great job maintaining a clean and pleasant environment. The only downside for us is that our daughter is growing out of it a little too fast. She can get bored if there are not other kids her age to play with. This is truly a great spot for younger children. I do wish they offered an hourly rate instead of requiring a full day pass, because sometimes you just need a quick hour or two to let the kids get their wiggles out. Overall, it is a wonderful, well maintained playground and we will continue recommending it to families with younger kids.

We have been taking our son here for almost six months now and every month there is something new,…read morewhich makes it exciting to come back. The place is always very clean and the staff are constantly sanitizing, especially after a child leaves a station, which we really appreciate. It is a great place to bring our son and very fulfilling in terms of fun, excitement, and play. It is definitely one of our favorite spots. The staff are always kind and respectful, and it never feels overcrowded. There is always just the right amount of kids and parents to enjoy the space comfortably.

Love it! It's self contained. It's nice with multiple children. Great play equipment. You meet the…read morenicest mothers, grandparents and Nanny's

Nice neighborhood park for the kids. Would highly recommend to others in the area! It has sand, so…read morenot the best when it rains.

This is definitely one of the nicer, newer parks San Diego has to offer. The kids I work with…read moreseemed to really enjoy this park and the different climbing structures. Lots of options for littles and older kids. Downside: I had done research a week ago and people had mentioned that there was a porta potty available. After visiting the park today, it turns out they took the porta potty away so make sure to use the restroom before you bring your kids to this park.

Although nearby Mission Trails Regional Park gets all the attention, Rancho Mission Canyon is one…read moreof San Diego's many neighborhood open space canyons through which hikers can take a short yet remote walk, forgetting, for an hour or two, that we live in the country's 8th-largest city. Parking lot is down the hill from the park. Trailhead is next to the lot. No facilities, so do your business before arriving. Bring water. Watch out for rattlesnakes.

Excellent park for toddlers. Equipment designed for little people with sidings on the ramps so no…read moreone can fall off. Well maintained. Only disappointment was not having a water accessible - it was a hot day.

This a nice rec center in La Mesa. We hold our annual Retirement Gala at this center's banquet room…read morewhich offers a lot of space and a kitchen for the caters. There's also a stage with an adequate sound system. There's plenty of space for row seating and tables and such. There are restrooms and several parking lots right outside. One can also park along the access road. Their website offers a list of previously approved vendors and dates for youth camps and sports. This place offers a lot more than I have provided, so if you are interesting in more, please check out their website.

I cannot say enough positive about this park. My parents took me here and I took my daughters here…read more There are different places to climb and swing within the park. In fact, some of the same bars have been here for many years. The trees are what make this park. Very well manicured and lots of shade to enjoy an amazing day. I love parks! I love Eucalyptus Park!

I'd added parks in La Mesa and surrounding areas to my favorites in a map app a while ago,…read moreintending to check them out but hadn't. I was in the area of this park recently, and passed a parking area while driving on Bancroft. I was in need of a restroom so I turned at the first road after and that led to another, smaller parking area. I parked there, found the restroom I needed, then walked around a little bit. The park is on a slope. There is a covered area for family or company picnics@ some sort of a ball court. I walked down the slope to the other parking area. A dog would find plenty to sniff around at, but I didn't see much so I headed back to my truck. The parking area started filling. Some cars and vans with their clients, on outings. Some guy parked next to me was talking to himself and dumped what looked like grocery store dumpster finds out behind his vehicle, I guess to go through them. And commenting on stuff in my direction. Ok, time to go. 10 am by then so I made a mental note to come early again next time.

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

I came here on a Saturday evening with my family so the kids can play on the playground and…read morealthough 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.

I joined my gf at an event she planned at the park and it had everything you could ask for. The…read morearea with tables I mostly shaded and has grills. The park also has bathrooms and a playground. There is a lot open area for a picnic and street parking as well. A very nice parking in a quiet residential area.

Extraordinary, stunning family park. Exceptional clean and very of dog poop and trash debris…read more Extremely new upgraded safe playground equipment. Remarkable plus green landscape. Street parking is average not lot parking. However parking is moderate. The city does an exceptional job keeping up the landscape of this park. We had a picnic with our Girl Scout troop and it was marvelous family/troop event. Crisp air, vibrant green grass and lavish trees. Clean bathrooms particularly for a public park. We will without a doubt be returning. Very soon

Small, clean, low key park near freeway. Across from assisted living facility. Lots of small well…read morebehaved dogs on leash, and elderly folk. There's a bathroom, kids play area, and shade. Handicap accessible

What a hidden gem! Quiet park tucked away near Grossmont area. This park is unique in that there is…read moreno traditional playground. There is a set of four swings, a big sandbox, and a unique musical area with large xylophones. Several picnic tables with umbrellas. It's great if you're trying to catch up with a friend - quiet enough to talk and hear each other, and small enough for the kids to run and play on their own. Lots of open space for them to explore.

Rolled into the La Mesita Park not knowing where the pickleball courts were and ended up at Jr Seau…read moreSports Complex up the hill. Went back to the park proper, made a left towards YMCA and recognized the blue, green painted courts below eye level parallel to the freeway. Almost went to Big Rock in Santee this morning which has eight dedicated pickleball courts but more players. La Mesita on the other hand, has the same number of pickleball courts, four of which are newly resurfaced. They have a smaller crowd which means shorter wait times, some good shade, but adds four miles to my drive - a small price to pay to feed my quasi-addiction. It only took 2.5 hours to meet my minimum daily game quota of four challenging matches and I didn't encounter any aggro ball smashers. This is the ninth East County pickleball venue I have played at and can easily become one of my favorites.

Came to La Mesita to play some pickleball during the holidays! The courts were semi full, with two…read morecourts in the back free. The people were very friendly and we had a lot of fun games. The parking was a bit of a struggle with the YMCA still in session. Other than parking, it is a great place to stop by and play a few games while enjoying the scenery!!