This a small little park located on the coast in the heart of Imperial Beach. It is opened from…read more7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily. It sports picnic tables (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dunes-park-imperial-beach?select=tu2UY8kPntBbDLytGQhnkg#oLCewuOB6H15Iv1lpecfow) with picnic facilities, such as a hot coal disposal container, and a horse shoe pit and a playground with equipment (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dunes-park-imperial-beach?select=tu2UY8kPntBbDLytGQhnkg#lyzrVbrXWzUei0wir5qgKA). I liked the half court basketball court with hoop. It was in good condition (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dunes-park-imperial-beach?select=tu2UY8kPntBbDLytGQhnkg#fp3jyoCVeWtEpdOynJDT1w) The park has several grassy areas that are well maintained and dotted with mature palm trees (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dunes-park-imperial-beach?select=tu2UY8kPntBbDLytGQhnkg#G4_lUzmDW3YQRHlbi5HFiA). There is men's and women's bathroom with showers and water fountains (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dunes-park-imperial-beach?select=tu2UY8kPntBbDLytGQhnkg#tu2UY8kPntBbDLytGQhnkg). Parking is free along the street, or one block south on Seacoast Dr., there is a parking lot that charges $2.00 for the day. If you want to have a large event at the park, you must acquire special permission from the number above. The park is small, but it has a lot to offer, no to mention the beach about 50 yards away.....

A nice little park in the heart of Imperial Beach. The park is right on the beach and appears to be…read morepopular with the local surfers. This park appears almost always busy with something going on from people just visiting the beach to kids playing in the play area. The basketball court is one of the busier parts of the park. Great views of the ocean and the Imperial Beach Pier.

A lovely park with plentiful street parking. Very clean with great quality air and amenities. Truly…read moreenjoy spending time here.

Amazing local park! There's a great dog friendly area, a well maintained play area for kids, and…read morepickleball, tennis, and basketball courts to schedule a use for anyone. We booked the pickleball courts a week in advance (locals get a discount). It was clean and well maintained. We will definitely be using the courts again or spending time in the beautiful park!

Nice open park, with two playgrounds. One is for older kids with lots of things to climb on and two…read moreswings. The tot playground is still decent for younger kids. Ample room to run around, play soccer or basketball on the court. There is. A nice track/sidewalk that goes around the loop. Only downside, no bathrooms.

7/19/23 First time here, looking for a place to walk my dog that is cool and shady amidst this…read morepending heatwave! Here are my first impressions... Pros: *YES!!! Lots of shade and cool at around 5p in July! *Not terribly crowded when we walked here...hidden gem! *Good sized grassy area to set up sports practice, have a picnic, or rest awhile...when I was here there was a kids soccer camp with just 2 groups of kiddos CONS: *Cobwebs in the drinking fountain near the playground...bring your own water! (See picture) *Cobwebs in the doggie poo bag dispenser....please remember to bring your own bags and pick up after your pup! (See picture) NOTES: *Yelp map does not take you to the park....it takes you about 0.5 miles past to a random intersection. (See pictures) After posting this review, I will let Yelp know. Use directions from the CV Parks & Rec website instead (https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/public-works/parks/locations-features-amenities-photos/explorer-park) *I didn't see a parking lot...I parked on the street as did others. Parking was not a problem when I was here. Can't say for sure on holidays.

After having breakfast nearby, I walked down to Escaya Park to go for a walk. The park is…read moreinteresting because it has two levels. The top levels basically has a large grassy playing field. In fact, there was a flag football game going on when I visited. The park is very well kept and has a lot of good things to offer. It offers BBQ stations, drinking fountains, a shaded structure with tables, restrooms, hot coal disposal, modern playground equipment, and basketball courts. My favorite part about this park is the amount of green grass. Oh yes, the gazebo is available for rent.

It's a nice park just for a quick visit at the playground. But for parties, I can't recommend…read more There's some sort of an air pocket that makes it windy all day long. The gazebo is rented at $353+ and you will also be charged with a security deposit (refundable). The food gets cold very quickly. No candles or food warming element can stay lit as the wind keeps blowing them out. Table cloths are flying over the food, etc. All decorations are blown away. Terrible terrible experience. All of our efforts preparing were wasted. No electricity as it turned out it's a separate request in advance and additional fee. So what I suggest is before making a reservation, visit the park first and see for yourself. I wish we read the reviews first.

Stumbled upon this park accidentally while looking somewhere to enjoy food outdoors. Plenty of…read moreparking in the lot. Grounds were very well maintained. Beautiful scenery with covered seating areas as well as a large open field plus basketball courts. Fantastic!

nice park, quiet and clean. Went here for the basketball courts and close to my house.read more

Pretty nice park right next to the libary and dog parkread more

This park is close to my home and job so I decided to come here for lunch. It's a nice day to have…read morelunch here. There's a playground, tables and BBQ grills near the playground area. My daughter loves playing in the playground. There's plenty of trees and the city does a great job of cleaning up the park. Sometimes you will see city workers parked nearby. It was a beautiful sunny day to have lunch at the park. There's plenty of parking up front. The public bathroom is kind of disgusting so be aware. Other than that, this is a great place to hang out and enjoy the weather when it's sunny. People have parties on the weekends here.

Absolutely our favorite park in the area. This park is always clean. There is never trash, dog…read morepoop, homeless or any other issues. The playground is so much fun and my kids could spend hours here.

Beautiful venue. I love the organ and when they have other concerts…read moreIt's open air and you can sit on the benches or bring your own chair. We will go in the summer to watch live music You can bring your own food. They say no alcohol. Parking used to be free. Now you have to pay if you're not a San Diego city resident

The most amazing park my toddler and I have ever had the pleasure of visiting- thus far!!!…read more As we were driving to Old Town, we passed by a few playgrounds prompting my little monster's request for some play time. After we were doing doing some basic tourist-y things, I hopped on Yelp in search of a few parks located withing the vicinity. Maruta Gardner Playgound seemed to be the most entertaining and appropriate for my wild child. Parking was plentiful and the size of this particular playground was great. Not only was the look and design very unique, you really couldn't ask for a better view. Seating was plentiful and again, the design of things were so cool. Shade is easily found and the play structure is great for children + adults of all ages. Lastly, there are restrooms and water fountain located not too far. Shout out to Ms. Maruta Gardner!! My daughter and I thank you because this place wouldn't have been possible without you. Your dedications and love for your community was undeniable. Thank you for beautifying everything around you and rest in paradise. 5/5 Stars!! Definitely a must if you are in San Diego!!

My kiddo loves obstacle course type playgrounds, par-core, all the things, so I googled what was…read morenear us and spotted this place. Soo cute in person, big playground, lots of space, grassy area to the little pond lake thing to walk around. Also the parking lot was really big lots of shade. We had a fun morning.