Dogs here seem to get wound up and want to gang up on one another fast. The trick is to be active…read morewith the dogs and to establish YOURSELF as an alpha in the park and run with them, throw balls, and generally be there for them. I go to this park for my dogs, not to socialize and fraternize like some people think dog parks are for. Anybody that complains that a dog park isn't fun enough for them aren't really investing their time there properly. I love running here from my house with my dogs either on the street or through the canyon on the other side of the street. That may be why I have better luck than other yelpers at keeping my dogs safe in the park, because I'm constantly running around in the park itself to keep the pack of dogs in it entertained and happy. Occasionally I'll sit down and watch them, but if I'm not establishing that dominance and looking out for my dogs, anything can happen. Parking is rough- gravel and not well-maintained. People have problem with the dirt and bark chips but that's better than the alternative- grass, which would dry out quickly because there is little to no shade in this park depending on time of day. If your dog gets exhausted in the heat easily, consistently bring them over to the dog fountain and keep 'em hydrated! Overall, not outstanding, but it's close to a lot of residential areas and a great place to have my dogs run around. Do not bring puppies to this park unless you are willing to be actively working with them and the dogs around them to keep everyone safe and happy.

Trash dog park because it's all wood chips. It's a filthy, dusty place. My dog got a splinter. Take…read morethe extra ten minutes and drive to poinsettia park dog park. It's a much better/cleaner experience.

Drove over 1 hr to find out it's resistance ONLY. Should not be listed in YELP. No happy at all!!!read more

Went for a walk with the doggies with my buddy Leslie, and she took me to a fab little dog park…read morethat's hidden away in Bressi Ranch. It's really for small doggies, 'cause it's not really big enough for big dogs to run. But for the little critters, it's perfect. It's located on Dogwood, how cute is that. The developers did good. There's a black wrought iron fence that surrounds a small grassy space, two benches inside for people to sit on, a big beautiful tree, and you can let your little dogs run free. Joey and his little buddy ran around and around, and inspected every inch of the property, while Les and I sat and gabbed. It was very quiet, with nobody else around. On weekends, this place is probably hopping. What a nice find. P.S. The map that pulls up isn't right. If you go east on Town Garden Rd up into Bressi Ranch, you turn right on Alverton and left on Dogwood and the park will be on your right.

Update. I stopped…read moregoing to this dog park due to all of the ticks there. There is wooded area but I go hiking with my pup regularly and this was one of the worst tick spots. After an hour or so of being there, I pulled off about 15 ticks from him.

I love visiting this dog haven park with my family. Dogs can roam off-leash, and it's such a…read morewonderful community. The park features several trails, a children's playground, and even a bridge dedicated to dogs that have crossed the rainbow.

It was the perrrfect day to plant 25 trees at Poinsettia Community Park in celebration of Arbor…read moreDay. This event was well received by the community...more than 30 people (mixed age groups) showed up to volunteer. It was AWESOME!! This beauuutiful 42-acre park contains the largest public tennis complex in the city (10 tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts), basketball court, baseball/softball fields, a multi-sport turf arena, alongside a modern playground, designated dog park area, and shaded picnic areas. Major pluses are restrooms, drinking fountains, and free parking. I definitely recommend this green space and family-friendly park to the Yelp Community :-)

This park is one of my favorites! It is so well taken care of with so many amenities that includes…read morean off-leash dog park separated by small and large dog areas, all the sports courts and my particular favorite, the pickleball courts. The few times I've been here has been enjoyable and everyone (including dogs) have been very amicable. The dog park is very well kept and like how they have some little obstacles courses for the dogs. The pickleball courts are also very nice but there are some areas that have been worn out, mostly behind the baseline. But nice seating area and efficient paddle system to rotate people in and out. I only wish it was closer to me.

Great spot for a hike in Carlsbad. There are a lot of different trail options here. It's well…read moremaintained and has good views of Carlsbad. The hike I did here was moderate level (3 miles and 600 ft elevation gain).

This is a really nice park with play sets for various age kids on a huge bed of sand! My toddler…read moreloved going down the slides and playing in the sand.

Big dog park with great afternoon shade. It's 3:30pm in March and a nice group of people that were…read moresmart to bring lawn chairs. There's still a few benches in the shade. I came in the morning and the table was shaded, so it just depends on what time of day. We are on the small dog side under 35 pounds. There's a big dog area on the other side of the fence.

This is a huge park. There is a lot for the kids to do here. There is a lot of parking and a good…read moreamount of tables to sit at.

Buccaneer Park is ok…read more Pros It has a nice view of the ocean. It is close to the ocean. There is a small parking lot. There is some street parking nearby. There is a small restroom. There is a cafe on site. It has a few picnic tables, some trees, and athletic areas. Cons It is crowded. The parking lot is crowded. Street parking is crowded. It is noisy with the ocean, the traffic, the trains, etc. The restroom is not very clean or nice. The picnic tables do not have shade. If you need a small park, in that area, give it a try. It has a nice view of the ocean. You can walk up and down the street that it is on, and have nice views. You just have to deal with crowds and noise. Photos attached.

What a fun park that's connected to the Buccaneer Cafe. You can bring your fur babies to play and…read morehave a snack or a picnic. There's lots of shade to escape the Southern California sun, Buccaneer beach across the street lots to do with parking that you don't find yourself having to pay for. The only downside is the homeless trying to intimidate the vacationers into giving them money. However being from the area originally i just say no but for others I was told can be kind of scary. I enjoyed the park alot and so did my fur babies so I would definitely come back.

This park is basically our second home during baseball season as my son has practices and games…read morehere all the time. And honestly, it really does have something for everyone: basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, a skate park, playgrounds for both little ones and older kids, and two baseball fields. It's a true community park. The one thing I'd love to see improve is the upkeep like dog waste on the ground is a recurring issue, and the lights over the baseball fields don't always cooperate at night. But for a neighborhood park that also runs summer camps through the community center, it's exactly what a good local park should be. We appreciate it.

Always a great experience at John Landes Park! I love how they have parking, they have amazing…read morefields, basketball courts, lunch tables and shade, restrooms-- even a skate park! John Landes Park has it all, folks!

Great spot for a hike! There are plenty of trails to choose from, offering views of the lake, the…read morevolcanic plug, and Carlsbad. The hikes range from easy to moderate depending on the trail you take. Some sections are a bit overgrown while others are well maintained, but overall it's a beautiful place to explore.

Amazing place to go for a hike. There are easy trails as well as some difficult ones. So there is…read moresomething for everyone. Also, where else can you hike to the top of a volcano?!? Great views throughout the trail and a must try hike when in the area.

This is a great park for kids. We love the splash pad in the summertime and the big open grassy…read morearea for kids to run around. The bathrooms are usually clean and there are benches to enjoy lunch. The kids always have a blast here.

On the way down to San Diego. We needed a place to let the dogs run around and stretch their legs…read more Found this place on Yelp. It's not to far from the freeway. It has both a large and small area for the dogs. Both are fenced in. Both have water and poopie bags available. For being in a neighborhood,it was pretty clean. It has a clay surface,like a baseball field. Which is what I prefer,no smell,and easier to keep clean. We lucked out,there was another beagle there today. To bad we really couldn't stay longer to play. But next time we know to plan ahead to stop at this place