Update. I stopped…read moregoing to this dog park due to all of the ticks there. There is wooded area but I go hiking with my pup regularly and this was one of the worst tick spots. After an hour or so of being there, I pulled off about 15 ticks from him.

I love visiting this dog haven park with my family. Dogs can roam off-leash, and it's such a…read morewonderful community. The park features several trails, a children's playground, and even a bridge dedicated to dogs that have crossed the rainbow.

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.

Great spot for a hike in Carlsbad. There are a lot of different trail options here. It's well…read moremaintained and has good views of Carlsbad. The hike I did here was moderate level (3 miles and 600 ft elevation gain).

This is a really nice park with play sets for various age kids on a huge bed of sand! My toddler…read moreloved going down the slides and playing in the sand.

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

Big dog park with great afternoon shade. It's 3:30pm in March and a nice group of people that were…read moresmart to bring lawn chairs. There's still a few benches in the shade. I came in the morning and the table was shaded, so it just depends on what time of day. We are on the small dog side under 35 pounds. There's a big dog area on the other side of the fence.

This is a short trail that runs along side Valley middle school. You can park your car on the…read morestreet and access the trail on Tamarack. There are signs at the beginning of the trail and garbage cans. Please remember to pick up the dog poop. Also the trail is not fenced off so you have to be careful about your dog running onto the street.

Buccaneer Park is ok…read more Pros It has a nice view of the ocean. It is close to the ocean. There is a small parking lot. There is some street parking nearby. There is a small restroom. There is a cafe on site. It has a few picnic tables, some trees, and athletic areas. Cons It is crowded. The parking lot is crowded. Street parking is crowded. It is noisy with the ocean, the traffic, the trains, etc. The restroom is not very clean or nice. The picnic tables do not have shade. If you need a small park, in that area, give it a try. It has a nice view of the ocean. You can walk up and down the street that it is on, and have nice views. You just have to deal with crowds and noise. Photos attached.

What a fun park that's connected to the Buccaneer Cafe. You can bring your fur babies to play and…read morehave a snack or a picnic. There's lots of shade to escape the Southern California sun, Buccaneer beach across the street lots to do with parking that you don't find yourself having to pay for. The only downside is the homeless trying to intimidate the vacationers into giving them money. However being from the area originally i just say no but for others I was told can be kind of scary. I enjoyed the park alot and so did my fur babies so I would definitely come back.

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!

Great spot for a hike! There are plenty of trails to choose from, offering views of the lake, the…read morevolcanic plug, and Carlsbad. The hikes range from easy to moderate depending on the trail you take. Some sections are a bit overgrown while others are well maintained, but overall it's a beautiful place to explore.

Amazing place to go for a hike. There are easy trails as well as some difficult ones. So there is…read moresomething for everyone. Also, where else can you hike to the top of a volcano?!? Great views throughout the trail and a must try hike when in the area.