After visiting the Central Coast Zoo, we decided to walk over to the park located just outside, and…read moreit was the perfect follow-up activity. There's a large area to walk around, and you're even able to feed the ducks, which my daughter absolutely loved. She had so much fun on the jungle gyms, slides, and all the playground features available. If you're visiting the Central Coast Zoo, I highly recommend taking the kids to the park afterward to burn off some energy. You can easily make it a full day--visit the zoo, head to the park, feed the ducks, and just immerse yourself in nature. It was a beautiful day and hands down the perfect after-zoo activity. Next time, I'll definitely remember to bring snacks!

Water birds, fish and turtles live in the park. The lake is large with a scenic drive. Make sure to…read morego slow. The park has multiple spots to park your car. The entry is free. - Some locations have direct water access. Others are higher up so you can take photos. There is exercise/playground equipment for use and shade in some locations. - The park holds multiple events each year including Pride. I like having this location as a community staple.

This is an excellent park. The photos are from our second visit which happened to be in the evening…read morebut the ball fields were still well lit and full of players and supporters. There is lots of parking and clean bathrooms that are open late. The park is well manicured and taken care of. There are grassy areas, picnic tables and a water feature with ducks. Great for walking your dog or a picnic and there is also a playground for the kids. It's a little off the beaten path so it feels like a bit of a secret. I wish there was a park like this closer to where I am and I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area.

I remember the family as a girl myself, that donated this beautiful property that is a bit run down…read moreregarding water fountains, foot pump for quick fill near the roofed area for celebrities at one end. Be sure to bring water and enjoy the quick walk around the pond. Very easy accessibility for old dogs, like mine got to be at 17 years old, he lost his hearing, had cataracts but loved this park overall. The grounds are well kept with plenty of signs warning, no dogs in the pond. Just birds and lost turtles exist in there. There is stocking of fish and derby's to enter for children, where maybe you can catch a tagged fish, win a prize, if you follow activities. I spent years helping staff medical, communications and volunteers for Soccer Tournaments to be legal and full of volunteers. The 4th of July, there is a loud speaker, but last year, in the handicapped section, there was Mexican Music in competition with the speaker and music supplied. This was at the field near the Iverson Way, lower road parking, lots of handicapped parking but as I tried to show a man claiming parking was full. I pulled in anyway and he allowed me in. There were a lot of empty handicapped available, as they added many signs, last year.

What a great little park! Clean facilities and wonderful walking trails that will take you all the…read moreway down to the beach if you'd like. Our daughter loved the swings and seeing all the wildlife (ducks, squirrels, seagulls). The playground looked clean and well maintained and safe for little ones to play around on. Although we did witness a seagull completely dig into someone's bag for an open bag of chips! So watch your food-these birds are aggressive! Haha! Restrooms were cleaned and stocked too. Plenty of parking and good midway between Cayucos and Morro- but closer to Morro. Short drive in either direction.

This community park truly has it all! There are wonderful paved trails that lead you out to the…read morebeach. If you prefer to stay on the trail you can easily walk miles walking the expanse off paths and spots where you can birdwatch or take a break on a bench and enjoy the view. There are BBQ pits around the large grass area where you can also bring the kiddos to play on the climbing structure. The park is always busy and active with people on bikes, rollerblades or simply out walking their pets on leash. Dogs are welcome to come enjoy the several grassy areas where they are encouraged to explore, always on leash! (Please clean up after your pet. Bags are located by bathrooms) Last, but not least, make sure you bring layers because it tends to get windy out along the coast. Cloisters park A++

Super cute and small park/playground nestled in a nice neighborhood. You would not even know it was…read morehere, it is that hidden. Plenty of play structures including an old fashioned merry go round (these used to make me sick when I was a kid!) I would say little kids would really enjoy as the park beckons them to come have some a good time. Huge trees provide an abundant amount of shade which is nice during the summer. The neighborhood feels safe so I imagine many families that live in the area let their kids play here. Parking on the street only so you may want to walk over instead.

Great park tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. A nice size with a large variety of activities for…read morekids of all ages. Best part with it being so warm and sunny out is the amount of shade. Nice to be able to let your child play without really having to worry about sun exposure.

BEWARE of a multitude of STINGING NETTLE-like toxic plants, minus warning signs, in the "hidden"…read moreChumash Historic area by AG creek. [Result: Horrid pain in my hands! OMG!!!] The park would have been an easy 3-4 star, but had to downgraded to 2 star, since there are NO WARNING SIGNS, while other parks [Chumash Park in Pismo] have ample signs to warn of these dangers. While adults can be careful, kids and dogs, would likely not realize the danger of the tri-leafed needled branches over-hanging a tempting scenic path to the serene babbling brook. In this little visited back area of this "pleasant park", it was amazingly peaceful, relaxing, serene, verdant & pleasant, until I foolishly decided to check out the Arroyo Grande Creek, for signs of aquatic life. I hoped to get a bottle of creek water & mud to explore for Protozoa, Rotifiers, Nematodes, etc., with my "new" lab grade vintage Microscope. The short path to the creek was covered with some leaves. Whoops!! While in the process of falling, in front of my eyes, there appeared to be a rather large branch to grab. It also appeared to be "hairy"& my brain made a rapid calculation of the risks vs. benefits of such a grab. My brain miscalculated, since it was too fast for my higher cognitive functions to properly evaluate. Should I risk grabbing a solid looking branch that looked suspiciously "hairy", but may break my fall? It did not slow my fall, since it was a vine that moved freely. I immediately regretted grabbing it since I could feel 100's of tiny needles puncture my fingers & hands. As I scampered up, I had immediate severe searing pain. I immediately called for my wife's help and even thought of going to the ER. We walked over to a bench, where we tried to pick off many dozens of these super-fine hair-like broken off needles [which I later found out to be called Trichomes per Wikipedia { https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichome }]. While this likely helped limit the severity, the pain became more intense, as the toxins injected themselves. Even with hours of Internet searching on the amazing plethora of various toxic or needle plants, complete with both my pics and internet pics, I am still not sure what this plant was. Trichomes are amazingly intricate plant defenses that reappear in diverse species all over the world. They function as micro-hypodermic needles that are designed by evolution to discourage foraging by animals or humans, and are highly effective, since no creature will ever forget an encounter. The Trichomes are complex systems & the needles are reinforced with glass or bone-like substances. The are not only designed to penetrate the skin, but are also designed to inject various toxins, while breaking off too! The real problem is there is a wide range of either known or poorly classified toxins/irritants in the fluid [in nano-liters], which not only immediately evoke severe pain, but persist for hours to even months! The fluid can include a range of substances that can include acids, Neurotoxins, & even anti-Cancer compounds! Treatment is perplexing, even after a consult with a pharmacist. She recommended a topical anti-histamine & steroid. Neither helped much. Other sources recommend washing, assuming a topical exposure to the irritant [e.g. Urushiol] like those in Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac, which is not the case with Trichome injuries, which are injected/embedded toxins. As a kid, I did have one painful unforgettable run-in with a Stinging Nettle type plant on my cousin's farm in Leighton, PA. In those days, there was no Urgent Care! Anyway, after tons of pain, steroid, & antihistmine Rx, the situation improved. There was no visible rash, but various pains, itching, & even neuropathy lasted a few days! In any case, BEWARE of the many plants of that line this Creek's bank. Nettles have been used throughout history ranging from food to medicine. Some compounds are effective against some cancers! Ref.: https://wildflowerfinder.org.uk/Flowers/N/Nettle(Stinging)/Nettle(Stinging).htm : "...It is claimed by some texts that the bicyclic octapeptide moroidin is also found in nettle stings, and that it is this compound that is responsible for most of the pain and redness of nettle rash. It was first discovered in the trichomes of Laportea moroides (hence the name), otherwise known as the Gympie Bush, with which contact is a far more terrifying ordeal than is Stinging Nettle, for the painful rash can last for months, or even forever, and there is no cure. Moroidin has anti-mitotic activity because it strongly inhibits the polymerization of tubulin, meaning it interferes with cell division."

Who knew there was a snappy little neighborhood way back in them thar hills, let alone a snazzy…read morelittle park? It's got everything you need: green space, basketball courts, barbecue space, seating, parking, very clean bathrooms, trees. Plus my cousin and her daughter my new cousin live nearby; they're special because this is the first time in my life I remember the birth of the original cousin and that cousin's child, my second cousin and my second cousin once removed, respectively.

Nice little area, crowd was a little iffy so did not stay too long.read more

Can be nice if there weren't drunk or high people hanging out or passed out on the playground. This…read morehas happened to me on multiple occasions but I know there are people like this there often.

Mitchell Park is a very quaint place in San Luis Obispo. It's a park my children played at when…read morethey were toddlers, wee tikes. Now, we visit Mitchell Park to attend events, take a stroll with our fury love, and/or have a lunch picnic there. There is a great apparatus play area for children. Bathrooms are located adjacent to play area. Picnic tables abound throughout park. The surrounding area can be busy with traffic depending on time of day and which day it is; therefore, parking can be a little tricky at times. There is a very small homeless situation at park. I say small because I was born and raised in a big concrete City and homeless situations are far more greater. In the 14 years we have been visiting park we have NEVER had a problem with the homeless; truly. They tend to disburse, because they too don't want to be bothered with or by us. Don't be afraid to visit or enjoy Mitchell Park. Mitchell Park is located in a central location of some yummy eateries. It's in walking distance to downtown SLO. It's also located in middle of some beautiful vintage homes, so one can also take a stroll throughout neighborhood and enjoy. Amtrak is 3 blocks away. Again, Mitchell Park is quaint and lovely; and, don't shy away.

I used to live in San Luis Obispo, and I'm so glad I don't anymore. Just stopped by a business near…read moreMitchell Park and was absolutely horrified at the current situation. Homeless people, belongings and trash everywhere. Definitely did not feel safe. Absolutely horrendous. Probably won't be coming back to SLO much anymore.

Really great park for 3-5 yr olds! 4 stars given due to the fact that they didn't have a…read morebaby/toddler swing unfortunately. Went around 3pm and it was empty. The playground has that wonderful jumpy, foamy floor it was clean and in great shape. I can tell the place wasn't being used as much, as there was very little wear on the ground. The parking was easy and plentiful all around the neighborhood. Picnic tables are around in the shade and the really cool part about this park is the view! Walk up the hill behind the playground and it's breathtaking. The playground is right up on Wadsworth next to Judkins middle school. My 1 year old enjoyed tugging on the seesaw and going down the winding slide. If you are down in downtown Pismo and need to kill a few minutes with a toddler bring them here, they will enjoy it.

Nice neighborhood park up on a hill with a few picnic benches and a really nice playground for the…read morekiddos! Although the playground isn't shaded, the picnic tables are. Make sure to go to the top of the rocks to see beautiful views of Pismo, the pier and the dunes - so cool! Street parking only and no bathrooms!

On a road trip and stopped here to stretch the legs and get the dogs out for a little walk. What a…read morebeautiful park! So many birds singing and the beautiful trees offering amazing shade in the heat. Clean bathrooms and fun things for kids to play with and discover here. Highly recommend this park if youre traveling through and need some fresh air and green grass to enjoy.

This park is beautiful. I wish the parks in Bakersfield looked as good and were taken care of like…read morethis. I am not saying much, I will let yhe photos speak for themselves. Even the restroom was clean.