This is a short trail (less than a mile) that runs along side the campground. It is a nice walking…read morepath for folks of all ages and a great way to let the little ones burn off all the sugar from picnicking and eating s'mores. Dogs, bikes, and even horses are allowed in this area so please keep an eye out for others that might be on the trail. In the summer months there is also the potential for snake encounters and as always poison oak can be found anywhere there is a spot for it to grow. Have fun and enjoy the trail.

As you walk up to the entrance stairway to this trails beginning there are no less than five signs…read moreto read. All stating the things you "can't do" "can't have", "can't ride" and the kicker sign "no trespassing". So for me it's a questionable trail.

OKay for a short walk if your a local or in the area. I thought this was a real hiking path, its…read morejust an unpaved path that winds behind houses and up hills. Its great for a warm up before a workout or to walk your dog. I feel sorry for the people who bought houses there cause the path is in their backyard, literally. Park on the street, and enjoy the short lil jaunt. As the signs say, look out for rattlesnakes. Beautiful area, but lost on me when I am looking down the entire time for a rattler.

This is a nice little open field park with a paved track roughly 1/4 long. People come here to…read morewalk/jog mostly but also to play with their dogs or have their kids kick a ball around the grass. There is a kids playground (geared for younger kids) and a batting cage. There isn't too much shade except for a few trees here and there. There's a nice breeze when you run since its on top of a hill. There are no water fountains so be sure to bring water. The park is dog friendly but they do not supply doggie bags for easy pet cleanup. The park is pretty clean and the times I've gone it hasn't been busy. The neighborhood is pretty safe. The park is located behind McAuliffe Elementary School and is accessible off of Rancho Del Oro. There is a small parking lot for maybe 6 cars or so but you could also park in the street. There are no bathrooms on site so be sure to use the potty before arriving.

This lovely park is not so close to where we live now, in Fallbrook, but it's not too far from…read morewhere my younger son attends school, at a Charter in Oceanside. Since we are already making the big commute every day, we usually put the bike rack on the car and bring our bikes (we also change it up and bring scooters or the hoverboard, sometimes we will look for a park that has tennis courts and bring the racquets or a basketball/football/soccer ball to get out of the house, so we are almost never at the same park twice in a row. In fact, we look for new parks that we have never been to before to get some new scenery in or just to check it out so we know which ones are good for certain activities and which ones we should probably avoid! This makes reviewing each of them on Yelp! an easily referenced tool when looking to head out with specific items. It's usually quiet when we head out to most parks, but the ones in Carlsbad and San Marcos/Vista tend to be much larger than what we can find in Fallbrook and Oceanside, so after school park trips are usually spent either close to school or completely out of the way (since we've got to make the long drive home anyway, might as well get a little energy run off before heading home for dinner and homework! This was a pleasant surprise, because I'd called it when we first came here and said that it was in a bad spot. However, I think I might have either been thinking of a different park altogether (it happens when the signs all look the same and the general layout is similar!) or they updated this very recently. I don't remember coming here at all until just recently. The blue painted benches are clean and always seem so much more comfortable than they appear to be, they're metal, but I think they coat them with something that makes them less prone to burn in the heat. Whatever it is, the benches are great if you're not engaged in playing (but seriously, at least watch your kiddos and don't stare at your phone the entire time, it's really a beautiful little space and the playground is even labeled (I'm not sure if this is a thing for every Oceanside park; but they do all seem to have the age theme down). Yes, there's dog walking here. That's usually a big "nope" for me on the Yelp!-o-meter. However, they've placed doggie bags in those upright containers that dispense from the bottom, so there's no excuse for mommas and poppas of my furry friends to neglect to pick up after their babies! That's likely strategic placement the planners had in mind when they started to develop this little spot into a park. I give them credit for the stars that this beautiful park merits. Just taking the one star back because there is dog walking, and I'm really wondering where the non-dog walking parks in Oceanside are, because I see them everywhere, and the bags get pulled out by kids and thrown everywhere while others don't seem to see them after their pup makes a poo, leaving future parkcomers to wait it out until it either rains or nature reclaims the mess for itself. I'm really digging this park though- doggies and all, so if it remains free from feces, I may have to come back and change my review sometime in the future. :)

Oak Riparian Park is a great 5.8 mile hike and nature preserve near Calavera Hills. Parking is very…read morelimited but residential parking is available across the street. Kids playground is located by the parking lot and concrete table and benches for a nice picnic.

Like that there are 2 sections one more suited for younger kiddos and another section more suited…read morefor older kids! With lots of grass to run and some picnic tables. Disliked the parking situation, it is a very small tight lot and difficult to get out of when it is full. Also my little one really loves swings which the park doesn't have.

Short easy out and back trail 2.2 miles by my gps from parking lot to…read morePalomar airport road. No shade on. Trail so west a hat or bring an umbrella

Staying at the Hyatt nearby and wanted a morning walk, I found another review about this trail and…read moredecided to give it a try. Put it into Apple Maps and it's not too hard to find. We parked our car in a lot across the street from the sign that says "trail" in parking lot off of el fuerte street. It's a nice trail with lots of greenery that's about 1.3 miles. It splits off into 2 parts a good .5 mile in where if you go right it's steeper incline and left is pretty flat. Perfect for dogs and anyone if you avoid the steeper side!

Lots of loose dogs on a regular basis despite signage stating dogs must be on leash - it's such a…read moreshame because it's a nice park with a long strip of shade for walking

Nice little park with playground area for kids w climbing equipment. Path to walk around and…read morerestrooms available. Shaded area w tables near playground.

I've been going there for 30 years, wonderful park, clean and safe, updated equipment…read more Downside: Tons of off leash dogs and the owners are generally entitled and let their dogs run around even when someone states their dogs aren't friendly. No bathrooms

Beautiful part to go to very clean and we have made lots of friends with people that walk their…read moredogs up there. Everybody is extremely friendly.

Libby Park is a small hidden gem tucked right in the middle of a residential neighborhood. From the…read moreoutside, it feels like a quiet, private little spot, but once you walk down the stairs, it really opens up. One of my favorite parts was the view of the lake. It's peaceful and makes for a really nice walk, especially with the trail that loops around it. The park itself is well laid out with a small soccer area, walking path, benches, picnic seating, and a playground, which makes it great for a casual outing with kids. That said, there are a couple things to keep in mind. You do have to walk down stairs to access the park, which might be tricky if you have a stroller (I didn't notice a ramp, but I could have missed it). Also, while there's plenty of street parking, there isn't a dedicated lot. The only downside for me was the amount of duck feces around the lake area, especially on or near some of the benches, which made it a little less enjoyable to sit and relax by the water. Overall, it's a nice little neighborhood park and a great spot if you're nearby and want to take the kids out for a quick stroll or playdate.

Beautiful park! I love the ducks and birds! Very clean grass to walk on! Peaceful and relaxingread more