When we lived in the Shadow Hills neighborhood of Santee, we would occaisonally visit Shadow Hills…read morePark. It was a short walk from our house. A pretty well-kept park with basketball and tennis courts. It also has a shaded playground for kids. There are picnic tables and the restrooms are decently clean. We especially enjoyed the walking/jogging trail. Nice place to walk the dogs in a neighborhood with few sidewalks. Always pick up after your dogs. And yourself for that matter, there are trash cans, use them.

This is a neat little park that has a trail loop that goes around it. The top of the loop…read moreoverlooks Santee for a nice view. There are tennis courts, a basketball court, and some picnic area for the families.

I don't know where my review went for Bostonia Park. Only 3 stars because the Rec Center gate was…read morelocked denying me access to the restroom. I'll visit again to see if I can bump up the stats on an updated review..

It's a small park by the Rec center in Bostonia. It has a cool design though it is a small place…read more There is plenty of parking for the space of the park. My kids are 2 and 4 years old and had a blast.

Situated 1365' above San Diego and east of downtown, Mt. Helix Park is a hidden gem to most who…read morelive in or visit San Diego. It is well worth taking the scenic drive up Mt. Helix, starting in neighborhoods and stopping at or near the summit. Parking near the top is very limited, and the road is one way, so be prepared to take the first space you find as you approach the summit and walk to the top. At the summit, you'll enjoy spectacular views that stretch from the mountains to the east, south toward Mexico, and to the Pacific coastline to the west. Here you'll also find an open air amphitheater used for concerts, as well as lookout points and trail heads. Plan to spend time here absorbing the views, fresh air, peaceful surroundings ... and maybe a picnic. I highly recomend a visit.

Amazing, only issue is parking. I'd make sure to come early or park at the bottom and get a decent…read morewalk.

I actually discovered Kennedy Park completely by mistake while I was on my way to a patient's…read morehouse. I feel like I've been in this area several times and somehow never noticed this park! I was pleasantly surprised by how much shade there is, how green everything looked, and how clean the entire area was. Since I had a break, I decided to take advantage of the beautiful morning and get a few steps in on my Apple Watch. One of my favorite things about this park is the walking path that goes around the park. That is super dope because you can actually get your steps in without having to walk through the grass. And honestly, that matters to me because I'm always hoping I don't accidentally step in dog poop! Surprisingly, every dog I saw was on a leash, and the owners appeared to be responsible and caring. I didn't see any dog poop left behind on the grass, which is a huge win because nothing irritates me more than people who don't clean up after their pets. This also seems like a great little spot to simply sit in your car and chart, gather your thoughts, or just enjoy some quiet time. I'm not sure what the atmosphere is like in the evening, but in the morning, this park is really nice! It's clean, peaceful, shaded, and has a great little walking area. Sometimes you find the best places completely by accident, and I'm glad this was one of those discoveries!

One trip to Kennedy Park and you may never return to Wells Park. Especially if you appreciate a…read moreclean well maintained private restroom. Kennedy Park has a shaded picnic area with 8 tables there's 3 hot coal receptacles suggesting barbeques are welcome, but you'll have to bring your own grill .There are lots of benches throughout the park some in the sun and some in the shade. I saw several groups of kids playing soccer. They have a play structure that kids seemed to enjoy. I saw walkers, joggers, people sitting on the share, some reading some reflecting some relaxing and one man enjoying a late breakfast, wait, that was me. I had a nice relaxing visit ,eating my breakfast and people watching This is a good park to visit in El Cajon.

I came here as a result of Google search for a nearby nearby park to have a picnic and relax…read morebefore the car show. First let me point out that the one easily missed sign for the park clearly states Bill Beck Play Ground. This could have affected my decision to visit when I did. On a positive note I was able to check off one more park I've visited. It was actually a nice park to visit. My biggest challenge as a 70 year old man was the fact that there were no public restrooms available. This inconvenience cut my visit short and I ended up going to the Library to relax and use the restroom before the car show. On the day I visited the place was practically empty. One man enjoying the exercise equipment and a coule of kids on the play structure. I'm going to guess the kids were with the man. In addition to the play structure and exercise equipment was a nice field where all sorts of games can be played. There were several picnic tables available with a reasonable amount of mature Shade trees. The addition of a public restroom would have greatly boosted my star rating, even a porta potty with a hand washing station would have been acceptable. I've talked to El Cajon locals nearly my age that lived in the neighborhood as kids who had fond memories of Bill Beck Play Ground. They had the luxury of running across the street to use the restroom at home. I did have a nice picnic and took a few pictures to share. Thanks for reading . Enjoy the photos. ¹

This is a great neighborhood park! It's quaint and small with a couple of swings and slides for the…read morekids with some workout machines for adults. Tonight (Friday's) is summer free movie night in El Cajon which is what I love about living here. Check the El Cajon city website for the movie schedule or just Dr. Google Friday free movies by the park and stop by and enjoy an evening at the park.

This is an amazing park with lots to do! There's soccer fields, baseball/softball fields, and more…read more It's pretty well kept and usually really clean. The bathrooms are always dirty though, bring extra wipes as they often run out of seat covers.

Lots of fields for various organized sports to play on. I saw soccer and flag football being…read moreplayed here on a lazy Sunday. There is also some back routes for a bit of hiking and even off roading for bike enthusiasts. A side field was being used for RC car enthusiasts. A neat hidden mini lake exists here too.

Easily one of my favorite parks in San Diego. It offers some great features you can't pass up…read more Easy parking- not only is there parking just in front but the surrounding neighborhoods offer parking as well. I've never had an issue coming and not getting parking in the main area. Bathrooms, drinking fountains, plenty of seating and bbq spots make it perfect for picnics or parties. Basketball and tennis courts for play. Large structures for kids under the shade of gorgeous trees (my favorite part). Even during the summer the shade provided from the trees mean you don't have to stay indoors. The best part of all: a creek and hiking trail. The creek is dry during the summer but still makes for great exploration. In the winter months it has water so bring some rain boots or a change of clothes and let the kids go wild!

This is a very nice neighborhood park at the base of Big Rock Trailhead. I stopped by the park for…read morea walk and to watch some pickle ball at play. The park has a nice grass area for dog play, but dogs must remain on a leash. There is volley ball court, basket ball court, a playground with equipment, picnic tables that can be reserved for events, restrooms, tennis or pickle ball court, plenty of shaded areas, and a bike rack to lock up your bikes. I liked that the grass area was very well maintained, but the parking area had several pieces of trash lying around. It is said that people just drop their trash when there are public trash cans in sight. At any rate, this is a very nice community park.

I cannot say enough positive about this park. My parents took me here and I took my daughters here…read more There are different places to climb and swing within the park. In fact, some of the same bars have been here for many years. The trees are what make this park. Very well manicured and lots of shade to enjoy an amazing day. I love parks! I love Eucalyptus Park!

Came by here to eat our food from Valley Farm Market on our group get-together with Yelp Elites S &…read moreM. You would have to take quite a turn after seeing the sign on Bancroft if you are driving from the Valley Farm Market. Parking spots looked quite limited as there was only one way in and then one way out. The table we got was perfect for us to enjoy our BBQ ribs, chicken, and salads under the eucalpytus trees. But would say some of the other seating areas were pretty much in the sun, so wish there was a bit more shade to those closer to the parking lot. The area looked very family friendly, lots of shade, and the grassy areas looked perfect for dogs to run around. I read in another review that dogs aren't allowed there but don't think I saw the sign during our visit there, so might have missed it. The dogs that were there that day were quite friendly and no one seemed to mind. There were two pavilion areas towards the left of the park which were well shaded where parties can be hosted. Bathrooms are nearby the higher elevated one. Overall looked like a decent park.

Rolled into the La Mesita Park not knowing where the pickleball courts were and ended up at Jr Seau…read moreSports Complex up the hill. Went back to the park proper, made a left towards YMCA and recognized the blue, green painted courts below eye level parallel to the freeway. Almost went to Big Rock in Santee this morning which has eight dedicated pickleball courts but more players. La Mesita on the other hand, has the same number of pickleball courts, four of which are newly resurfaced. They have a smaller crowd which means shorter wait times, some good shade, but adds four miles to my drive - a small price to pay to feed my quasi-addiction. It only took 2.5 hours to meet my minimum daily game quota of four challenging matches and I didn't encounter any aggro ball smashers. This is the ninth East County pickleball venue I have played at and can easily become one of my favorites.

Came to La Mesita to play some pickleball during the holidays! The courts were semi full, with two…read morecourts in the back free. The people were very friendly and we had a lot of fun games. The parking was a bit of a struggle with the YMCA still in session. Other than parking, it is a great place to stop by and play a few games while enjoying the scenery!!

I have not visited Lindo Lake County Park since I was a child. I am glad I visited again. I liked…read morethe new walking trails they have added over the years. The trail is approximately 1.5 miles. The park area offers lush green grass and plenty of places for a picnic and such. As for the lakes, there are plenty of bird species that live there, like geese, heron, pelican, egrets, and more. I observed several families fish there as well. The butterfly garden was new to me. There's a boathouse that can be rented for special occasions, a softball field and skate park nearby, and a children's playground at the park. I read that they plan to continue to improve the park over the next few years. There's a good amount of parking available.

Took my 7 year old grandson and we Loved the outdoor movie atmosphere…read moreThey should have more showings though