Time goes by so quickly and it is so important to celebrate those moments as they flee. Templeton…read morePark proved once again that it is the perfect place for a family event on a recent cold and rainy Saturday. We knew it was drizzling, but hadn't had a message that the party was called off, so we headed up to Templeton Park to meet up with the rest of the family. At first the park looked empty, then we spied a group gathered in the picturesque gazebo in the center of the park. We parked close and walked over to discover our far flung family gathered for a festive birthday. The gazebo! Of course! Great shelter from the rain and room for at least thirty people to mill around. The kids were lining up for pin the tail on Pikachu as we arrived, then they took turns battering a pinata till the candy cascaded to the cement. As the rain came and went, the kids could run in and out of the shelter while we grownups congregated on folding camp chairs or just stood around chatting. We welcomed the rain and were so happy we got to safely enjoy an outdoor event!

Family friendly events. Summer months only. Wednesday's 6pm to 8pm. Come early, it gets packed…read more Grab a seat on the lawn - bring your favorite snacks and beverages of all sorts. Runs Summer months only!

Neighborhood park, ample street parking. Park is set up for soccer, baseball. There's a basketball…read morecourt, playground, couple picnic benches, restroom. Dogs not allowed, however several dog walkers on the outside path . Beautiful park!

Great dog park & people park!! River bank trail, shallow water (if it's been raining). Some trails…read moreare accessible by wheelchair; all are flat. Nice running atmosphere! Also, there's a nice playground for kids. Just park along the street -- Riverbank Street.

Great little park. No playground that i know of but very peaceful and quiet. Bbq pits seem niceread more

What a lovely lovely lovely park flat level nice walkways and right here in a beautiful residential…read moredistrict of a taskadero I can't believe I didn't find this place sooner I'm now coming here oftenWhat a lovely lovely lovely park flat level nice walkways and right here in a beautiful residential district of a taskadero I can't believe I didn't find this place sooner I'm now coming here often. People love to walk their dogs and have picnics here and I'm all in on this one

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 a great park in south Atascadero! My daughter and I went here a lot to practice softball…read more on the fields and in the batting cage. Also a great path to run around the perimeter or running sprints on the large grass fields. We always see other using the park playgrounds and soccer fields too. There is a little market up the street for a grabbing a beverage too.

Super sweet park, it looks like mainly a sports venue for kids, I may be wrong. It has a really…read morenice kids playground and lots of overgrown trees for shade. Bring your chairs or folding tables or it's the grass for you! With Covid amongst us it was a quiet day very few humans around. Baseball batting cages, I think horse shoe area? We were park hopping with the grandkids ! Our first stop was Santa margarita park a quaint but sweet park. Paloma is quite a bit larger... next stop Atascadero lake park. Fun in sun today.

We now have to stop by this park after wine tasting for a little guy. He loves playing here, they…read morehave a little kids area along with a bigger kids play area. They also have swings, and it's not sand or bark. Bathrooms are near by. There's one bathroom with a changing station and there's always someone taking a dump in there. Not sure why they always pick the one with the changing table, plenty of other ones! For most part, no homeless people or weird people near the playground. Big field for kids to run too. At night time, all the pretty lights come on!

Downtown City Park is a central park in the heart of downtown Paso Robles spanning about 5 acres…read more It's free to visit and is a great place for a stroll in the morning. There are also weekly farmers and flea markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays. We got our morning coffee and had a peaceful walk through the area. During the holidays at night there are lights that light up the whole park. It's a big attraction that invites a lot of families, locals, and tourists. There are kids playgrounds, music, and vendors throughout making it a lively area.

Great little park! Lots of equipment for all ages. Nice clean bathrooms are also a plus.read more

Well laid out, well thought out. Congratulations Paso Robles for creating a really fun, kid…read morefriendly park! First of all, the equipment is colorful. I am talking bright orange and lime green colors. And it is all in great condition. Secondly, it inspires creativity. It is not just jungle gyms and swing sets. There are zones for music (bongo drums, an unusual keyboard for playing), sand play (multi level surfaces with containers of clean, moist sand), places to crawl, jump, climb, swing, and best of all, surfaces that surround the equipment that are safely bouncy (rubberized). Not only are they easy on both little and big feet, but also perfect for those unexpected little spills and tumbles that usually end up with boo boos, splinters, scrapes, and tears. A lot less of that here. Then, there is the little amphitheater behind the large, well maintained bathroom building. They must be some rocking, good entertainment there sometimes. The grasses and shrubs are kid friendly too. I saw small children bending over to see a discovery, probably a lizard or something, that called the tall grasses around the perimeter of the park his home. There are also adult friendly benches and picnic tables. Definitely a great place to bring the little ones.

Sweet trail on cool sunny morning. Quick and easy maybe moderate for some. Lots of trees and so…read moregreen at this time of the year.

One of my favorite hikes in North County that is dog friendly and has some wonderful views!…read more There are numerous paths you can take if you want a moderate vs hard hike. There is a short uphill part that takes you up the mountain to an obelisk, which is really cool! Especially in late February - April, everything is super green and the weather is just perfect. Since this trail is dog friendly, you will see a ton of dogs around and my three dogs always have a really great time! This trail also has sections that are biker and horse friendly, so keep that in mind if you have dogs or kids. Always look forward to coming back to this trail with my hubby and pups!!

Wanted to see some Christmas lights. The park is small, and the city did a good job with what they…read morehad. Nice little walk before dinner.

Fall festival with the fam bam. Had a potato stick thing and went on ferris wheel. Finnmeister won…read morea stiffed toy! Way to go!!! He had a blast.

We really enjoyed this 3.6 mile loop with 80% shade, well maintained trails (one creek crossing…read morebut with easy stepping stones). I appreciated the signage, especially pointing out and explaining the native flora and fauna. It was chilly most of the time this morning (48 degrees) but felt warmer in the sun. I'm sure this is a great little hike in all four seasons! We'll be back someday.

This hike in early April was beautiful, filled with wild flowers. There is a lot of traffic noise…read morefor the first part of the hike, but it gets better as you go up. Speaking of the incline, it meets my standards by starting low and going up fairly gradually. The views are incredible, and the hike back easy. It did feel longer than the posted signs claimed.