THE HANGOUT (4.5 stars)…read more Couple years ago they put in place the dog parks - finally. North Park is such a dog friendly neighborhood - it makes sense to have a dog park. It's located at North Park Community Park - the north east corner (closest corner to the water tower). There is a big and small dog park section. I've seen these dog parks grow thru the years. The big dog park use to have grass and now and for the past several year it's just DIRT. The small dog park also use to have grass but now it's those weird dry grass stuff and dirt. The small dog park isn't as used as the big dog park. And if the big dog park is closed off for cleaning everyone moves their big dogs into the small dog park (which is tiny) and there isn't room for small dogs to play safely. A lot of regulars and same faces. My previous Pom enjoyed the normal community park as she was well behaved without a leash. Yes, outside of the dog areas dogs are to be leashed but many dogs that are well behaved out playing in the grass area. There are MANY respectful owners watching their dogs. Wednesdays some of the neighbor peeps meet up in the grass area. I bring my new dog there to socialize her and she refuses to leave. She will lay on the grass and won't get up when it's time to leave. I have a soft spot for this park as I've seen it transform from it being just a dump to what it is now. We heart North Park.

A hidden gem for littles, parents and dog owners in North Park…read more Decent size playground with a huge grassy field. I believe there are bathrooms too. The only thing this park is missing is shade and more parking. Other than that, it's great! There are two play structures, one for big kids and another for little ones. It's walking distance to a lot of restaurants and coffee shops which is a plus!

Great park with tons of grassy square footage and a wonderful playground, adequate shade trees…read morealso. Great for simply hanging out and letting the kids run and play. 4.5 stars, would be 5 stars if it had restrooms though.

I always have a positive experience at this clean and safe park filled with rich history. It's the…read moreperrrfect size for a neighborhood park.There's always something fun going on...a party...an event by local businesses...an activity from a FB group...a picnic since there's tables scattered around...a concert...you name it. The majority of the times, I'm people watching, walking, reading/relaxing, and/or taking nature pictures. It's sooo green with grass, trees and flowers. You'll see a beauuutiful view of Mission Valley. For the kiddos, there are playground with slides, swing set, and climbing. It's dog friendly too but have your fur babies on leash. The only down side is no public restrooms.

This is the most open and spread-out Dog Park in San Diego! Situated behind the Balboa Tennis Club,…read moreit has everything you need...water fountain, benches, hiking trails, poop bags, restrooms, stunning canyon views, etc. Watch the videos, to get an idea of the layout. Plenty of free parking.

This is an open park (no fences) and solid dirt (no grassy areas). But a great place for your four…read morelegged friends to run their little tails off. Dogs are always well behaved - I think a lot of that has to do with the lack of fencing-dogs listen to their parents here! It's pretty hot and dusty in the summer - so remember to bring water.

We love Nate's Point. It's very large, and fully fenced. It's so spacious that my dogs always get a…read moregood exercise in. It's also great for dog owners to get their steps in for the day! We typically do "laps" around the park to make sure the pups get their energy out. I always say, "A good basenji is a tired basenji." I like going in the mornings because it's less busy. The best part is that if the dogs aren't feeling the dog park, it's in the beautiful Balboa Park which is always a perfect walk with my fur babies!

Big dog part with lots of space to spread out and roam. It is a bit hilly, but there is a good…read morevariety of terrain. Can get busy. No lights in the park, but is lit sparingly by the surrounding streetlights.

Mission Hills Pioneer Park is one of the places I like to visit with my pup. This park was once a…read morecemetery and there's evidence of that with a collection of plaques and grave headstones. Out of respect for the deceased I will not allow my pup to meander around this park and for fear she might find a human skeleton part...I'm not a fan of cemetery sites so I always feel a little creeped out and minimize my time here. With the elementary school nearby, there are always children present, along with people walking their dog. There's a kids play area, public restrooms and limited parking in the lot or street. There are mature trees and occasional seasonal flowers along the pathway. Not nearly as big and expansive as Balboa park, but for a park to get your mini walk and greenery site it's perfect. Recommend

Nice neighborhood park with newer playground, and plenty of shade trees and grassy areas. Benches…read morehere and there but no picnic tables that I could see. Many folks were playing with dogs off leash even though there are posted signs that state, "dogs need to be leashed." There is a small cemetery on the south east side of the park as well. Plenty of street parking & they have a dedicated lot as well. Bathrooms on site. Mahalo!

Soccer, baseball/softball, tennis, basketball, pickleball, handball, and tons of things going on at…read morethe community center (tap dancing kids, pottery classes, etc.). Kudos to the caretaker of this park because there's always overflowing trash bins for him to deal with. And it just wouldn't be North Park without the homeless. It used to be an encampment but the police have done a good job of shuffling them along - well that and all the puppies you'll see. The dog walkers have also done a good job of making them feel uncomfortable. There's also a dog park on the other side near the water tower.

The park is in bad shape. It is like a lost park. It is not very well maintained. It has a little…read moreplayground area, a restroom facility, a fenced in dog park, and some green space. There is tons of free street parking on the parks perimeter. The green space has a couple of picnic tables to sit, but it was basically an area that dog owners were using to play fetch with their dogs. It could be suitable for picnics, playing football, playing soccer or playing catch. The dog park is just a dirt area with a fence around it. It was packed. The playground area is on a bed of sand with rubber surfaced walkways. There is a bank of traditional swings, a bank of toddler swings, a large jungle gym with a bridge and some slides, a smaller jungle gym with some slides. and some things to slide and climb on. I am not sure if it is part of the park or not, but their is an ball field, that is in OK condition there. But it was locked up tight with a huge fence and no one can get onto the field. The bathroom facility was locked up too for some reason. You will find a desolate recreation center. I would assume that it is no longer operational or functional by the way it looks. The roof is in despair and the building is falling apart. This park has lots of potential, but has a long way to go. It seems to be neglected by the city. As it stands now, I would probably pass this park up and find a another spot to hang out.

Spent about an hour in Balboa Park after landing in San Diego, and I'm glad we made the stop…read more We parked at the Lower Inspiration Point parking lot for free, and the shuttle arrived within 5 minutes to take us to the main entrance. Our driver was nice enough to give us a short tour on the way, which was a nice touch. We ended up seeing the Botanical Building and lily pond area, and both were lovely and picturesque. I honestly felt like I was in Europe with the architecture of the buildings. Next, we made our way to the Spanish Village Art Center, and it felt like I had stepped into a movie set, very surreal and colorful. I would highly recommend Balboa Park for any first-time visitors to San Diego!

Yes - park and museums are lovely, but for me, I just didn't love Balboa Park…read more Didn't hate it but if you are someone with just a weekend in town, I think there are better options for afternoon activities in the zillions of things there are to do in SD. All I'm saying is don't get fooled making this a top of your list, must do-thing. Go if you REALLY want to, but don't feel like you missed out if you made a different selection.

A great place to go and go hike, practice archery, participate in organized sports like baseball or…read moresoccer, or just walk your dog! The place is a large complex with several baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a public pool, and a dog park! We discovered this place when our TKD school used the Location to teach outside. Morley Complex is spacious for so many activities! I bring our dog, Oreo, so she can enjoy this wonderful place as well. This is a gem right in North Park! Come on and enjoy all this park has to offer and get to know your neighborhood!

This is an extensive sports complex in the northeast section of Balboa Park, east of Park Blvd…read more  There are facilities for baseball and softball, bocce, tennis, track and field, basketball, cycling, tennis, archery, swimming ... and golf.  Actually, there are three public golf courses: an 18-hole golf course, 9-hole executive course, and a disc golf course.  My first introduction to Morley Field was when my brother-in-law challenged me to a round of "Frisbee golf" here over 30 years ago.  Other than a few rounds of golf on the Balboa Park Golf course -- and some more Frisbee golf -- I've rarely used the Morley Field Complex.

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Civita Park in Mission Valley has quickly become one of my go-to spots, especially since it's just…read morea short drive from home. It's super accessible with ample parking, and I love that there are multiple entry points and routes you can take depending on how long of a walk you're in the mood for. This park truly has something for everyone. There's a splash pad, basketball courts, a great playground for kids, and even a giant chess game, which is such a fun and unique touch. It's also an amazing place to walk your dog--I bring mine here all the time, and he absolutely loves all the open grass and the variety of paths we can explore. One of my favorite features is the set of stairs that lead up toward the residential areas and the dog park. If you take them all the way up, you're rewarded with really pretty views at the top, which makes the little climb totally worth it. Overall, Civita Park is clean, well-designed, and perfect whether you're looking to be active or just enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors. Definitely a Mission Valley gem!

Pros: Spacious, plenty of walking paths, with nice clean facilities, which include 2 family…read morebathrooms with baby diaper changing stations and several drinking fountains. There's also a row of small fountains for kids to play, run through and splash in. Cons: It's a really nice park ON A COOL DAY. Lately, with temperatures 10 to 19° above "normal average" - or maybe it's just the new normal - it's hard to recall the last time we got to experience a cool day. But here, the way the gazebos, tables, and benches are set up reflects a pretty severe case of denial that this is Southern California, and not quite within walking distance from the beach. It WILL get hot whenever it damn pleases, with or without notice. It did so in February already, in case you missed it. We came a few times for the farmers market. Both days were unfortunately " 80°F" her weather report, which in reality feels like 92°F, and we had to scramble to find a little bit of shade, so that we could eat our street food without passing out from heat stroke. We huddled awkwardly on the curb under a small tree. Other people passing by with food in their hands looked at us with envy. NOT A SINGLE PERSON sat on the readily available benches with tables, because they were in the blazing sun, yet lacked any shade. Never mind an umbrella, not even holes to put one in!! Denial much?? It's really sad, because it's a beautiful place. It just DESPERATELY needs more shade for the visitors to feel comfortable without clinging to trees or the bathroom walls.