Google maps took me to the north end, not the entrance, which was weird! Make sure you google maps…read moreto the entrance and not just the park name. The park isn't too big, but has a good children's play area. When I came there was plenty of parking. The tot lots were pretty busy. Tons of kids. 2 baby swings. My baby loved the swing and all the kids playing. It kept him busy. The grassy area was muddy in some spots. We came for a baby's birthday and they rented out the picnic table area. Good park for your kids!

Love that they have the shade sail canopy. The park is clean and the bathrooms are nearby. There…read moreare plenty of tables and chairs to sit down and eat. Kids loved this park and were amazed by the hidden animal sculptures embedded at the slide area.

This was my first time camping alone, and this was the perfect place to do it. Super easy booking…read moreand not too deep into the wilderness. The camp spots are all quite close to each other with not much privacy, but that wasn't a problem for me. If you plan on pitching a tent, I really hope you have mats (like we did) because the ground is (as you can see) plain dry ground. The park itself seems really great for biking and just walking around. They have long and short trails with lots of nature to look at. The lakes themselves are not too big, but I did see people fishing. There are many benches throughout the trails. There were also many trees that gave me many options for putting my eno up! Amenities: - 50¢ for 4 min showers - the bathroom is only for campers and it was SO clean. The shower was really warm and i actually felt clean after using it lol

Guajome Regional Park has a lot to like. This fairly large space has multiple parks with…read moreplaygrounds, nice picnic areas, a fishing area, and a campground. That's the Western half that is more like the park. The Eastern half has walking trails that are more like a nature preserve. Some reviewers commented about how the trails are unkempt, and that's mostly true on the Eastern side and the Nature Trail. It wasn't too bothersome, as most of the trails were wide enough. The annoying part, though, is that there's a lot of dry, dead weeds/plants that carpet the trails with little splinters, which inevitably get into my shoes and jab me. Other than that, it's an easy, flat-ish 4 miles of walking. Lots of birds by the lake. Parking is paid in the lot, but there's also free parking along the street.

This park has a little bit of everything--playground, soccer field, basketball courts, baseball…read morefield, clean bathrooms, a walking/jogging path around the park, and even the San Luis Trail that leads straight to Oceanside Beach. It's tucked away in a residential area, which gives it a more private feel, even though it's actually pretty large. The parking lot is easy to access, and there are plenty of benches and tables for picnics or parties. The only thing I wish it had is a designated dog park area, since sometimes dog owners do not pick up after their pets. Other than that, I really enjoy this park and highly recommend it.

Love love love this park & playground - at the playground there are great options for a very wide…read morerange of ages/interests! From little tots to older kids there's something that will interest all kiddos. The park itself is huge and very well maintained! Great for dog walking, going for a run, or using the grass to come excise. Never had a bad experience here! * I do wish they would fix the tunnel on the 2-5 year old play structure, it's one of the coolest ones I've seen at a public playground, but it has been broken and boarded off for a long time. **Update! We went yesterday 2/22 and the tunnel was open!! Woohoo!**

Located in a residential area, but close to area of Oceanside where there are alot of homeless…read morepeople. The park smelled like feces and urine. They don't have lights in the bathrooms after dark.

Went for a run here is AM. Nice folks at the park, people playing with their dogs. A nice scene. 2…read moreball parks and plenty of seating. Nice jungle gym for the kids.

Buddy Todd Park is sooo spacious and grrreen with lots of trees providing shade. Did you know the…read morepark, established in 1929, is named after Joseph "Buddy" Todd, an Oceanside resident who died in WWII? Well, now you know :-) It offers a unique playground for the kiddos, nice walking paths for bird watchers, picnic tables for families, and beauuutiful scenic views of the ocean and city. I looove the peaceful and relaxing but fun vibe at this park. I had some wonderful opportunities to practice some mindful activities. Definitely a MUST-GO for the Yelp Community!

I visited Buffy Todd Park in Oceanside as part of a spontaneous weekend roadtrip. I visited on both…read moreSaturday and Sunday. I noticed several people were there both days. I had picnics took walks both days. I stayed to watch the sunset on Saturday And opted for a different location to view the sunset on Sunday. This is a great park for people watching. I saw people walking , walking their dog, jogging, flying kites, reading under a tree, scrolling social media, picnicing, Bbqing, playing basketball, playing on swings and play structutes, working on their vehicles, organizing thier vans, riding bicycles of every description laying or sitting in the sun or shade and taking pictures and selfies, and one old veteran playing his guitar- that was me. I was hopping some friendly person would stop by so I could ask them to take a picture, but that didn't happen. This beautiful park sits on a hilltop and offers a panoramic view of the neighborhood, and a somewhat different sunset experience over your typical ocean view. The park has paved walking paths, basket ball courts, a volleyball court, lawns suitable for any number of sports a clean restroom and a fairy large parking area, I highly recommend this park. It was a highlights of my Spontaneous weekend roadtrip.

What a great little hidden park! I found out about this place after being invited to a child's…read morebirthday party. The parking a small but there is street parking available. The park is spacious. There is room to ride your bike of scooter around the park. It's not overly spacious, you can scan the park easily. They have play structures for little tykes and the older kids. I love that they also have swings made for little ones to safely sit in, but also have swings for the older kiddo. There are grass areas to play and have picnics. There are sitting areas and picnic tables. The restrooms are centralized. I didn't have the chance to visit the restrooms. There are signs posted along the wooden fenced areas to beware of rattlesnakes in the area. I would definitely return with the grandkids. They seemed to like the park too.

Great little playground for kids. Really appreciate that there is only one main exit to the parking…read morelot which makes it easier to keep the little safe. There is also a trail up to the dog park. Shade structures are available and plenty of green space for frisbee or soccer etc. No sand or woodchips...swings for babies and older kids. Safe and well maintained. Due to location this spot can get windy or colder than other areas, so always good to bring jackets depending on time of year and time of day.

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.

We love this park! More natural kind of vibe (you can see the ocean in the distance and the sunset…read moreviews are 10/10) - the play structure is wooden, there's a large wooden seesaw, and the swing (pictured) is always a favorite for the littles! Big beautiful grass field right down from the playground. 4 stars only due to there being no bathrooms! So come prepared or small a short visit!

This park is definitely a hidden gem. We were here for the playground. It's designed for ages 5-12…read more It's got fun and different elements, including a swing, seesaw, and balance beams. There are lots of picnic table seating areas, both in and out of the shade. Everything was impeccably clean. The view is beautiful as it sits high and you can see the ocean. There is limited street parking only and there no restrooms.

Nice little park with historic buildings from Oceanside. Shady trees and picnic tables. This is…read morepopular as a wedding venue as there's a gazebo for the ceremony, buildings to use for preparation, and the area is quiet (the nearby La Hacienda restaurant also has an area to host receptions). Dogs are allowed on leashes if you pick up after them. There are dog waste bag dispensers and trash cans in the park. Bikes / Skateboards are not allowed to be ridden inside the park but can be carried or pushed with you. There are also drinking fountains and restrooms. Park also contains the model railroad club which visitors can view. The caretaker John who lives at the connected house is very friendly and so is his dog. He's usually either sitting on his porch or doing something inside the park so if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask him..

Went to check out the train set with my grandson but it was closed. We will try again later when…read moreit's open. Very small but cute kind of place.

Such a cute park. Parked on the street and walked on over. The beach is covered in pebbles. So…read morebeautiful. Saw a bunch of people surfing and boogie boarding. It's a perfect place to chill. Very peaceful. Very clean.

DOG FRIENDLY (5 stars)…read more On the beach but not on the beach... if you know what I mean. Don't care for sandy feet, this location is great for a post up. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on the beach area until after a certain hour. We arrived to watch the Surfer Girl Competition and right next to the beach is this grassy park where we were able to post up and watch as if we were in the beach. Occasional weirdos coming by but that's expected... it's Oceanside.