Great skatepark for kids beginners and up. This park provides a lot of sizes to practicing dropping…read moreinto the bowls. All participants just need to be careful when skateboarding or riding their scooters together. :) Most kids there are very polite and watch out for each other. A nice hidden gem in the city. :)

It's open 24 hours Parking is right there! Bathroom for…read morewomen / men separate. You will see little kids on bikes, middle schoolers on scooters & older teens & young adults on skateboards. Parents hanging out "picnic" style. I see that people bringing their dogs too.... The skatepark is little up on a hill so it gets nippy in the afternoon so bring your sweatshirt if you are being an audience. Carlsbad Safety Center is located right next to the skatepark and it gives a great feeling of extra security since police cars are constantly coming & going.

This park is basically our second home during baseball season as my son has practices and games…read morehere all the time. And honestly, it really does have something for everyone: basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, a skate park, playgrounds for both little ones and older kids, and two baseball fields. It's a true community park. The one thing I'd love to see improve is the upkeep like dog waste on the ground is a recurring issue, and the lights over the baseball fields don't always cooperate at night. But for a neighborhood park that also runs summer camps through the community center, it's exactly what a good local park should be. We appreciate it.

Always a great experience at John Landes Park! I love how they have parking, they have amazing…read morefields, basketball courts, lunch tables and shade, restrooms-- even a skate park! John Landes Park has it all, folks!

Cool skate park for skateboarding, bikes, scooters. They have a play area and clean restrooms. A…read morenice pool area for swimming classes, Carlsbad has a ll the nice parks and plenty of parking. Close to the pacific beach

We had an extremely disappointing experience at our son's very first swim lesson…read more When we arrived, the front desk employee was on a personal phone call. We waited until she finished and told her we were there for our first swim class. Instead of checking us in or explaining where to go, she simply pointed toward the outdoor pool area and told us to "go ask a lifeguard." This is a large facility with multiple pools and lessons happening at the same time. Since we'd never been there before, we wandered around trying to figure out where our instructor was. A lifeguard pointed us to another pool, but there was still no one directing us. We eventually had to interrupt an instructor to ask if he knew where we should be. At that point, the instructor asked for our son's name, looked at the child he was currently teaching, and realized he was teaching the wrong student. His response was that because the other family had arrived first, he would just teach both children together. We had prepaid for a private lesson specifically because our son has never had swim lessons before. Sharing the lesson with another child was not what we paid for or expected. We ultimately requested a refund and left without our son ever having his first lesson. Everyone can make mistakes, but this experience reflected a lack of organization from start to finish. There was no check-in process, no guidance for first-time families, and no clear communication about instructor assignments. For a business teaching young children around water, I expected much better organization and professionalism.

Libby Park is a small hidden gem tucked right in the middle of a residential neighborhood. From the…read moreoutside, it feels like a quiet, private little spot, but once you walk down the stairs, it really opens up. One of my favorite parts was the view of the lake. It's peaceful and makes for a really nice walk, especially with the trail that loops around it. The park itself is well laid out with a small soccer area, walking path, benches, picnic seating, and a playground, which makes it great for a casual outing with kids. That said, there are a couple things to keep in mind. You do have to walk down stairs to access the park, which might be tricky if you have a stroller (I didn't notice a ramp, but I could have missed it). Also, while there's plenty of street parking, there isn't a dedicated lot. The only downside for me was the amount of duck feces around the lake area, especially on or near some of the benches, which made it a little less enjoyable to sit and relax by the water. Overall, it's a nice little neighborhood park and a great spot if you're nearby and want to take the kids out for a quick stroll or playdate.

Beautiful park! I love the ducks and birds! Very clean grass to walk on! Peaceful and relaxingread more

5 star approved by 5 year old! Fun park, thanks to the staff at the City of Encinitas!read more

This is such a beautiful hillside park adorned with drought tolerant landscaping that makes it feel…read morelike a peaceful retreat. The upper level has a small children play area. The middle level is for kids 5-12. The lower area has a skating zone and basketball court. The little kids area have an interesting two person swing. The middle level has a cool looking slide that is recently taped off. The fake grass hill was fun to slide down on card board. There are covered tables for eating in the middle and upper section. There is limited street parking and no restroom.

I would give it a three and a half because the facilities itself are very nice. There are plenty of…read morespace to spread out have games parties. Multiple fields for little league. A skatepark and a playground and even a rec center with a snack bar. Why isn't it five stars? Because the parking is atrocious. I agree with Colleen who said that they should have a crosswalk for the people who have to cross the street because it is a busy road with no crosswalks or signals. These are families with children strollers. They didn't really think it out when they built this area. So minus two stars for that because it most definitely was not thought out the ratio of parking lot to actual space. The other reason is because it's absolutely dangerous even in the smart parking lot because it's so small. I don't come to the park to be afraid of getting ran over

I really enjoy the classes/activities for kids this rec center has to offer. My older daughter has…read morehad the chance to try cheerleading, ballet, musical theatre, and gymnastics. Parking can be a challenge during scheduled games on the fields or during basketball practice. Sometimes the a/c doesn't work in some go the dance rooms and it gets hot/stuffy. Overall though, this is a great way for kids to exercise and try to find their passion.

It was the perrrfect day to plant 25 trees at Poinsettia Community Park in celebration of Arbor…read moreDay. This event was well received by the community...more than 30 people (mixed age groups) showed up to volunteer. It was AWESOME!! This beauuutiful 42-acre park contains the largest public tennis complex in the city (10 tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts), basketball court, baseball/softball fields, a multi-sport turf arena, alongside a modern playground, designated dog park area, and shaded picnic areas. Major pluses are restrooms, drinking fountains, and free parking. I definitely recommend this green space and family-friendly park to the Yelp Community :-)

This park is one of my favorites! It is so well taken care of with so many amenities that includes…read morean off-leash dog park separated by small and large dog areas, all the sports courts and my particular favorite, the pickleball courts. The few times I've been here has been enjoyable and everyone (including dogs) have been very amicable. The dog park is very well kept and like how they have some little obstacles courses for the dogs. The pickleball courts are also very nice but there are some areas that have been worn out, mostly behind the baseline. But nice seating area and efficient paddle system to rotate people in and out. I only wish it was closer to me.

I am an old duffer who thinks he might still be able to ride the concrete again. Thsi place is…read moregreat with lots to choose from. The two ladies were so helpful. Will be coming back soon.

I hadn't been on a board in over a decade when I pulled up so I was worried about picking the wrong…read moresetup to re enter the hobby, but the kind folks at Status really helped me figure out the best fit for me. They had some sample boards they let me try to make sure I narrowed down exactly what I was looking for. Once we dialed it in, we were able to get all the parts and they built it right then & there. I rode out of the store - glad I came by!