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Old Poway Park

4.5 (117 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Katy K.

Cool place with railroad rides, burger joint and also bbq place nearby, plus public restrooms, shade trees, and a staging area that can be reserved.

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Norbert K.

I like Old Poway Park. It's a wooded 2 or so acre oasis with open spaces, picnic tables, and a brook running through it. Several historic buildings have been relocated to this site, and there's a narrow gauge railroad that runs around the perimeter. Restrooms are centrally placed, and there are food outlets in the park and across the street.

Dulce R.

We have came to this location twice for Christmas in the park event. They have a locomotive train that you can ride for $4 per person during this event.It is super cool to take you around twice in a loop and see all of the activities they have for Christmas in the park. Santa comes and lights the tree at 5:15. And then goes to a certain section in the park where you can take a free photo with santa. And prior years I recall there being a lot more free activities but it seemed like this year while reactivities was advertised we didn't find any other than the Making your own cookies. There is vendors who are selling items as well and we saw some wood carving as well as other trinkets. It is definitely something to experience and many photo opportunities. They do have a horse hayride that you are able to to do around the area but not through the park.

Carol F.

Lovely park, we went to the general store to pick up some waters and ended up getting some delicious fancy water! The choice was vast and it was fun looking at everything. We sat outside by a little shop, you can sit just about anywhere outside. It's relaxing and pretty here, we enjoy how clean and well kept the entire area is at Old Poway Park. We have been here on the weekends which is super fun and exciting with The Farmers Market, lots to see an experience. I enjoy going on the weekdays when I want to super chill out.

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A great place to see birds, historic buildings, and women from china cosplaying as western models in cheap polyester dresses.

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One of the best places to visit when in Poway. Family oriented park that has its own train.

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