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    Tidelands Park

    4.9 (23 reviews)

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    sherry u.

    Fun little park at the end of the Morro Bay Embarcadero. Large free parking lot. Clean public restrooms. Large grassy area to relax, picnic or run about on. Fun climbing equipment including a large boat. Gorgeous bay views. Kid time fun.

    Nik N.

    My daughter loved this park, until she didn't. The tip of the pirate ship is slippery and she ended up hanging from it a few times but the narrow stairs of the deck of the ship surrounded by concrete did a number on her knee. Pretty much limited the rest of the trip for us. It's easy walking distance from all the hotel is you have two functional knees.

    Beautiful view of the harbor!
    Grace L.

    Parks! When you have active kids! You better know where the parks are at! Free Parking. Public Bathroom. View of Morro Rock. Right next to the harbor! There are a handful of Seals for kids to climb on. A pirate ship for kids to pretend on! Sand and grass! Located near the downtown part of the Morro Bay. Its a way for kids to burn energy before you head into those restaurants so they can build an appetite. Or... A place to bring your picnic here and watch Sea Otters play in the harbor! We were tourists here. Definately a park that I highly recommend for families! ;)

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    Maria C.

    Amazing view and a great place for children ! We enjoyed it and it's not a typical playground.

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    Mary Lou S.

    Very scenic park. Nice view of Morro Rock. Lots of grass and walk ways. Great sandy play area for the kids. Nic spot for a picnic or to just sit on a bench and take in the beauty of the area. Many "Kodak picture spots" at this park. No fee to park. There is a boat launch next to the park for public use. You do have to pay to park in the yellow stalls there. There's even a fish cleaning station. Smelly spot, but the seagulls were loving it! Doggie approved park, by the way.

    Julie B.

    A cute little park away from the bustle and crowds of restaurants and gift shops on the Embarcadero... While there isn't much in the way of a traditional playground at this park, we were happy to discover that there was a "pirate ship" that kids can play on and around. Our 3-yr old LOVED this ship and was entertained for a good hour playing here. We would've stayed longer if it were up to him! There are benches for parent to sit on and it's a perfect spot to have a picnic with the picturesque view of the Rock. A total gem of a park in Morro Bay!

    great weather, amazing view, fun for the kids!

    such a great park overlooking morro rock. quiet not too crowded sometimes less is more and this park really delivers

    Nice & quiet. Fishing boats unload their catch. 1,000 lbs salmon to waiting Fish Monger.
    Jim C.

    I love walking my good Friend A.J. In this quiet picturesque park right on the Bay. Birds, sea lions, kayaks, sail boats, fishing boats .... lot's to see.

    Pirate ship with Morro Rock in the background.

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    Cloisters Park - From the parking lot- you can see the playground with infant/toddler swings!

    Cloisters Park

    4.7(17 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    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++

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    Cloisters Park - Beautiful trails for walking, running, etc. leads to beach

    Beautiful trails for walking, running, etc. leads to beach

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    Del Mar Park

    Del Mar Park

    4.7(12 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Its been a great park to go to with my daughter. The tall structure is great to climb and the…read moreslides are fun. The grassy hills are great for running around and being adjacent to the ranch property makes it fun to see cows. However, like every other park in Morro Bay it is falling apart and a slide is now closed. The spiral slide always scared me since the stairs don't seem safe since a kid could easily fall off. But still a fun park, I just with the parks department would do a fundraiser or something so our parks could be properly maintained and repaired.

    I was visiting my friends, who live in Morro Bay. We decided to hit up Del Mar Park for their first…read morepickleball experience. Despite a busy morning and a wait to get on the court, everyone we met was incredibly friendly. We began in the beginners' court, but it turned out my friends were former tennis players who quickly adapted to the pickleball rules and techniques. So, we moved up to the intermediate middle court and had a fantastic time. The crowd, although a bit older, was warm and welcoming. We shared plenty of laughs, and my friends loved their first pickleball experience, planning to return the next time I visit Morro Bay. Although there were only three courts at the park, they were well-maintained. $1 per player. I can't wait to play pickleball with my buddies and these wonderful people in the community again.

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    Del Mar Park - Backside of the courts.

    Backside of the courts.

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    Coleman Park - Plaque commemorating the landing of the first Filipinos in the continental US

    Coleman Park

    4.1(7 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    We came to this area for the lovely view & to see the plaque that honors the first Filipinos who…read morelanded in the continental United States. Very cool! It had areas of easy parking along the way. The path with informative signs about Morro Bay is nice. There are some benches & restroom facilities. A basketball court & swing set are in the area, but there's not much else for activity here.

    Little ole Coleman Park, next to Morro Rock, is a teeny tiny park in the town of Morro Bay. The…read moreviews are gorgeous! Morro Rock in the distant that that is less than a 15 minute walk away on the trail, and the harbor is immediately next to the park. I'm sure in its hey day it was a fun place for visiting families to stop and enjoy the pretty views. Now the park is showing its age. It's a bit outdated and could use some peeking up. The restrooms are shuttered. The basketball court pavement is a bit neglected. The play area consist a a couple of old fashion steel swings, the swing set is on top of rough sand. There is a commemorative plaque recognizing the landing of the first recorded Filipino to set foot on American soil, which is super awesome. There is no immediate parking next to the park, that portion of the drive is closed off as well. The closest spots are less than a 5 minute walk from the paved trail. The walking trail runs right alongside the park. This park has potential to be revived. I'm hoping the current state is just temporary. The park is named after a local citizen, Arthur Coleman, who lead the effort in the 1950s to dredge the harbor and create Embarcadero Street to reach the Morro Rock.

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    Coleman Park - Napping sea otters

    Napping sea otters

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    Centennial Parkway

    Centennial Parkway

    3.7(3 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Take a break during your visit to Morro Bay and rest your legs at the Centennial Parkway! This tiny…read morepark, if you can call it that, was conceived in 1970 to commemorate the city's centennial anniversary. The park's proximity to shops and restaurants along Embarcadero makes it a nice place to chill and kill a few minutes. Like playing chess? There are a few tables here with a chessboard built right in. Want something bigger? On the ground is a giant chessboard, one of the only two outdoor chessboards in the country, as recognized by the U.S. Chess Federation. The large wooden chess pieces are a little weathered, which just means they have character. They're normally kept locked inside a cabinet but are taken out when the chess club meets here - every Saturday from 10am to 2pm. There's also a small grassy area that's too small to do anything on, a couple benches and some metal frames on the ground for locking bike wheels to. Wooden stairs leading up to Market Avenue are nearby, as well as restrooms with hand soap that's not always stocked. Need WiFi? The Sun-N-Buns Bakery next door has you covered. But you'll have to be nice to them or buy something in order to get the WiFi password.

    I love unique photo opportunities. When I travel I'm always on the lookout for something that will…read moremake a unique photo. If you're a chess fan you'll definitely find this place interesting. In the little town of Morro Bay near the intersection of Front Street & Embarcadero you'll find a little park called Centennial Parkway. According to their website this is one of only two giant outdoor chessboards in the united states. Even if you're not a fan of chess it'll make for a unique photo opportunity.

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    Centennial Parkway - Giant chessboard

    Giant chessboard

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    Centennial Parkway - Centennial Stairway

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