This a very nice large county park. Visiting it really brought fond memories of playing capture the…read moreflag here when I was young. The park offers a lot of great shaded area with mature oaks and picnic tables. It has a natural stream "Los Coches Creek" that runs through the park. There are restrooms spread about the park near the picnic areas and such. The park has a wedding gazebo available for reservations, playgrounds, a ball field, trails for hiking, and a ranger station. I visited the rangers to thank them for keeping the park in such great condition. They were very friendly. There's plenty of bird watching available and several good parking lots. There is a $5 fee for parking at the park. I did observe one EV charging station. It's a beautiful park.

Used to love walking my dog here, was happy paying a couple dollars to walk my dog for 20 minutes…read more $5? For me to walk around for 20 minutes? You're out of your minds.

Ooh! This is a beautiful park!…read more We were there for a "family" picnic, with friends who have become family. We were in area with a pavillion and lots of seating around the perimeter with picnic tables. There were a few big trees we could use to spread out for shade. And right nearby was a volleyball/"beach" ball court. It was a beautiful day for wonderful time with friends. The one issue I had was the parking situation. If anyone goes on a weekend, bring your patience because there was no parking available nearby, especially not for the disabled. For the size of the park, multiple pavillions, and other grassy areas for picincs, etc., there should be more disabled parking available with ramps to the pavilions.

What an awesome little park! It has lots of parking, it's clean and there are a ton of tables! They…read morehave two nice playgrounds close to the tables so it's perfect for Birthday parties. They have two clean bathroom facilities; one by the field and one by the picnic area. They have a beautiful field that looks untouched as well as basketball and tennis courts. The park rangers are very nice too.

Jess Martin Park is on highway 79 in Julian California. This is a really nice county park has base…read moreball fields skate park some exercise equipment. Has shade in some spots. Has bathrooms. Had wash station. BBQ gril. Perfect for picnics gathering. Birthday parties. Take a dog for a walk. Has handicap parking and accessibility. Would I recommend this county park yes highly would. I go every chance I can since I live in Julian and it's our local park. Thank you

My family and I drove up to Julian for a day trip but we knew we needed to let the kids get their…read moreenergy out and we stopped here to explore the playground. The playground equipment seemed newer and the kids loved it. What I loved was that it is completely fenced so I didn't have to be on top of my toddlers and they could explore a bit more on their own. We had a ton of fun climbing up everything and sliding down and using the swings. No one else was there for the majority of the time we were. One other family came for a short period of time and it seemed they were killing time before a photoshoot. Outside of the playground there is some picnicking areas and some sports areas as well. It seems like there can be a good use of space to do many different activities. There is a bathroom there however it is like a camping bathroom with a sink on the outside and nothing more than an outhouse on the inside. I opted to skip it and wait until we got to Julian to use a more modern bathroom. Overall, it was a great stop on the way to Julian for the kids and we will likely stop there again on future trips.

Nice little hike. $10 for parking. Has a bathrooms. Fire road over some rolling Hills until you…read moremake a left to go visit the "river". Trail ends up at a nice watering hole. Could definitely do some wading during the summer months if there's water. Even though you're not supposed to touch the water. ‍. The fire road continues through the rolling Hills for several miles if you wanted.

Nice easy hike. Beautiful waterfall. Had this waterfall all to ourselves. Took a nice little dip in…read morethe swimming pool. Chilly but refreshing!

Native San Diegan, but never been here. From the start this trail is all incline, rocky, dirt, some…read morenative plants/shrubs and yucca but no shade. I saw no animals or even bugs... came December 2020. It's about 1.5 miles uphill with descent elevation and 2.5 down. I had to take a couple breaks due to the elevation I think...as I live near sea level and I'm fairly in shape, but more of a Hiit workout, sprints, weightlifting type, so endurance isn't my strong suite... but the top is worth the struggle. On a clear day you can see the ocean and such a beautiful sunset. Note the top is very windy and cold. I'd say it's great for moderate hiker, and I wouldn't bring a pet but I've seen dogs up there. Pros: - nature!! -free workout -some parking but limited - steep but not crazy difficult - more of a locals only location Cons: - rough dirt/rocky rode to get there -limited parking - no bathroom, trash or water stations

Spectacular views at the summit especially when facing North. Easy to access from Tavern Rd exit on…read morethe I-8. It's about 3 miles RT on red-clay dirt and very loose rocks. Although Alltrails lists it as intermediate, I was breathless climbing this thing. I would describe it as intermediate-difficult. I mean, the doughnut holes in the morning probably didn't help and it was after Christmas Day indulgences, but the terrain was still very rocky and the incline was CONSTANT, making the ascent a little more difficult than normal. It was the ultimate thigh burner! A great workout! I took about 2 hours to finish, but did spend a lot of time at the top. Had the summit all to myself! Breath-taking! Parking is on a truck trail and the trail head is only marked by a simple metal gate. According to Afoot and Afield a **Wilderness Pass is technically required**, however I got away without one (didn't realize I needed one). Again, the terrain is quite rocky on the clay dirt ascent, so do not bring your kids! They'll likely fall flat on their faces trying to navigate over the rocks. As a note-- the truck road is a dirt one, but well graded with some humps every so often to prevent speeding. Parking near the trailhead is still quite secluded and a draw for thieves, so make sure to hide your belongings before you head out!

Easy 2.7 mile loop. There are nice views of the surrounding mountains and small seasonal ponds…read more Getting lost is almost impossible as the starting point will always be right behind you which is the school. There is no parking available at the trailhead. Signs point to parking at the school. The start of the trail head is at 1951 Tavern Road which is a small road between the school and some private homes. Look for that sign. There is no actual sign from what I saw pointing to Wrights Field.

Fresh air! 30…read moreminutes east of San Diego City in the city of Alpine is this great hiking/walking spot. I-8 to the Tavern Road exit, then continue until you see 2001 Tavern Road which is a school. Parking nearby. Follow google maps up the side street and you'll find an entrance. Directly behind the entrance gate is the only restroom facility in the park, a porta potty. The terrain is predominantly flat. There are a few different ways to go including a moderately wide circular path. Low brush, small slightly rocky inclines and all-around in great condition for walking or hiking depending on your mood. Families, dogs, and people in various states of physical condition including pole walkers today. I found a two-hour walk to be fairly easy. There is little shade or water or restroom facilities so be prepared!

Beautiful hidden trail with plenty of parking. You can find all different plants, insects, birds…read moreand native animals. It's a great spot to observe wildlife in their native landscape here in Southern California.

This is a beautiful place to visit if you happen to be out this way. The trail itself is short…read morehowever there are lots of areas that are not maintained but I still enjoyed climbing small rocks to get through some parts. This is good for bird watching or if you want a little peace and serenity! If you ate looking for more of a hike there are plenty of other trails around that you can take but I truly enjoyed being out here with a little drizzle and the birds.

I love this park and it's beautiful and it's very nice to see people enjoying their own placeread more

I am writing to share some observations from my family's visit to the park yesterday, as I believe…read morethey warrant attention. We generally find the park to be a wonderful amenity, and we deeply appreciate its natural beauty. However, during our visit yesterday, we encountered several situations that significantly detracted from our experience and raised concerns regarding safety and park regulations. While walking along one of the trails, particularly towards the end, we observed a large group of individuals from foreign country spreading throughout the area. Concurrently, we noticed a distinct and pervasive odor of cannabis. Further along the path, my family and I also observed three men gathered near a rock formation up the hill. As we were returning from our walk, we witnessed an individual openly smoking a cigarette. We understand that smoking is generally prohibited in public park areas, especially given the presence of families and children. Additionally, as my children were enjoying their scooters near the path, a vehicle approached at what appeared to be excessive speed, estimated around 30 mph, without slowing down. This incident was particularly alarming as it created an immediate safety concern for my children and other park users. Collectively, these incidents led us to feel a degree of discomfort and concern for our family's safety, prompting us to conclude our visit earlier than planned. I wanted to bring these matters to your attention in the hope that appropriate measures can be considered to ensure the park remains a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors. Thank you for your time and consideration.

We usually come here in the morning to walk. They have a full size basketball court, a few picnic…read moreareas, great views and several trails. They also have rattlesnakes, rabbits and some big coyotes so watch your step.

Always love this beautiful park where the breeze always feels good on a hot day. They have a splash…read morepad for the kids . Playground. Great place for any event. Or a nice relaxing walk. Always a great day and very spacious. Popular as one trash can was full. But staff on top of it right away. A must especially if you have any small ones. Or visiting guests. Wish I lived closer to enjoy this beautiful park.