Buddy Todd Park is sooo spacious and grrreen with lots of trees providing shade. Did you know the park, established in 1929, is named after Joseph "Buddy" Todd, an Oceanside resident who died in WWII? Well, now you know :-) It offers a unique playground for the kiddos, nice walking paths for bird watchers, picnic tables for families, and beauuutiful scenic views of the ocean and city. I looove the peaceful and relaxing but fun vibe at this park. I had some wonderful opportunities to practice some mindful activities. Definitely a MUST-GO for the Yelp Community! read more

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I visited Buffy Todd Park in Oceanside as part of a spontaneous weekend roadtrip. I visited on both Saturday and Sunday. I noticed several people were there both days. I had picnics took walks both days. I stayed to watch the sunset on Saturday And opted for a different location to view the sunset on Sunday. This is a great park for people watching. I saw people walking , walking their dog, jogging, flying kites, reading under a tree, scrolling social media, picnicing, Bbqing, playing basketball, playing on swings and play structutes, working on their vehicles, organizing thier vans, riding bicycles of every description laying or sitting in the sun or shade and taking pictures and selfies, and one old veteran playing his guitar- that was me. I was hopping some friendly person would stop by so I could ask them to take a picture, but that didn't happen. This beautiful park sits on a hilltop and offers a panoramic view of the neighborhood, and a somewhat different sunset experience over your typical ocean view. The park has paved walking paths, basket ball courts, a volleyball court, lawns suitable for any number of sports a clean restroom and a fairy large parking area, I highly recommend this park. It was a highlights of my Spontaneous weekend roadtrip. read more

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A great park for kiddos. On a clear day, it has an ocean view. Benches for eating are convenient and restrooms are available.

What a beautiful spot! Great views and a nice walk way so you can see all the different areas of the park. From kids playing in the jungle gym, a diverse group playing soccer(or fútbol), dudes having a basketball pick up game, bible study in lawn chairs, to dog walkers; always something to look at and take your mind off the stresses of the world. Allow yourself to be present and enjoy the simple things in life that are available to the community. read more

Great place to walk your dog, or just get those steps in. There's lots of trees around the walking path so plenty of shade. Bathrooms could be a little bit cleaner, but overall great park. read more

The parking is easy. The landscaping and overall lawn maintenance is beautiful. It's a dog-friendly park. I haven't had to worry about stepping on any doggie-doo land mines, so that's a total plus. My favorite area is at the top of the hill with the ocean views. I like to sit on the bench or spread a blanket under the tree and look out at the sea. There's always a nice breeze. It's also a romantic spot to view a sunset. read more

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This park is really quite beautiful! It has an amazing view of the ocean and it's well maintained. I like a park thag has swings since my son loves swings and this place fit the bill. It has a little tot playground and a playground for bigger kids. Also seems like a descent path to stroll around as well. I really didn't like the wood chips they use because my son immediately tried to eat them. He'd probably eat sand too so really it's a lose lose for me regardless. Ha. Great park, I'll be back to check it out again! read more

Buddy Todd Park - Swings for both big kids or babies or perhaps both at the same time?! - Playgrounds Near Me - Oceanside, California

I spend a lot of time here shooting hoops or walking my dog, and it really is a beautiful park. However, there are definitely a few things that could be improved. With all the parties that happen at this park, there is trash left on the ground, overflowing trash cans, dog poo, and the occasional drug related item on the ground. It would be really nice if people took better care of our community park where families spend a lot of quality time together. read more

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The park is beautiful and has lots of trees and grassy areas. The view is great too. It's nice that the City of Oceanside cleared up this park. read more

I like this park on weekdays- it's nice, quiet, green and relaxing. The grass is green and clean to play with your dogs. Many dog owners have their dogs off leash... which depending on the dog could be a safety issue for other dogs. On the weekdays there are no big issues. On the east end there are parking lots, playground, bathrooms, vending machine, volleyball net, horseshoe area, and many picnic tables. If you walk around the loop- it's a good 1/2 mile~ with concrete walking trails. Lots of trees and a nice view on the north end of Oside. On the weekends- it's a big different story. There are many many parties hosted here. When that is done, trash is everywhere. People simple don't clean up after themselves. Also, there are some weirdos hanging around... look like drug addicts or shady people (just like any park though). I must say though, this is where you want to host a park party since there are ample picnic tables and space! read more

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Our grandkids were wearing flip-flops & picked up dozens of thorns which actually stabbed through. Be really cautious around the left side of the train play structure. They are mixed in with the wood chips & are not distinguishable. No problem with regular shoes but don't let them fall or sit. I did not see the source bush or tree. read more

Buddy Todd Park - Thorns that were embedded in my grandson's flip flops. - Playgrounds Near Me - Oceanside, California

Lots of homeless people, people living in their cars in the parking lot, and sketchy people in cars just sitting there. Makes you feel very uncomfortable. There are some families around but can't make sense of all the weirdos around as well read more

This park is a breath of fresh air. So many parks absolutely suck. No parking, only grass. You can walk around the park in 5 mins. Not This Park. This park has plenty of walking space and plenty of parking. The park has beautiful trees and flowers with benches and trash cans throughout. read more

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A very good park. Located atop Mesa Dr, there are ocean views on a clear day. The walking trail is a decent size, maybe a half mile around? Or 800 meters for you English folk. You're welcome. As parks have become modern day Meccas for homeless vagrants, this park doesn't have too many. And all of them seem to stay in their cars or otherwise not in the main park. Overall a very good, safe park. read more

The park itself is very nice, however there are sketchy people that hang out here, the trash cans were overflowing and the bathrooms had a ton of flies. It's a shame because if they just cleaned it up a bit this park would be great! read more

Nice spacious park with views of Oceanside. I can clearly see the San Luis Rey River trail from here as well as the white Temple off Mission Ave. There's a big bear (wooden) at the entrance so you can't miss it. Some parking but I bet it can get packed when there are Birthday parties. Bathrooms on site, lots of benches scattered throughout. Children's playground, volleyball court and basketball court. Plenty of room for the kids to kick balls against the grass or whatever else they do these days. There is a nice breeze with plenty of shaded trees which is perfect for a picnic. This place is popular for kids birthday parties as evidenced by the leftover trash from piñatas embedded in the grass and the rope still hanging off some of the trees. I wish people would pick up their trash. I came here once a long time ago for a kids birthday party. I can't remember much of it though. There's a walking/jogging trail too. There is an inner loop and an outer loop. The inner loop is .29 miles and the outer loop is .56 miles- both paved and SUPER EASY. Great park for dogs and families. read more

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Playground was inviting! My dog loved walking and playing in the playground! ha ha read more

Buddy Todd Park - My dog loved the playground! - Playgrounds Near Me - Oceanside, California

I really do like this park it is big but not too big. Here are a couple of the things that I do not like about this park though. 1. The amount of people that walk their dogs and so forth here quite a bit. That's not the problem really the problem I have is when they don't pick up after their dog. There is literally poop all over that Park because of disgusting people. I have been at this park with my children and probably hollered at people for 20 minutes telling them to pick up their dog poop to about twelve different individuals. 2. I get having birthdays here I have had them for my children. However the problem being when you take up half the park for a three year old's party setting up tents and chairs and tables and pretty much taking up the whole thing is when I have a problem. Literally ruins any space that you expect to have at the park because they take it all up. 3. The parking here it's horrible considering there's like 30 spots. It's not super bad until again you have the party for a three year old and 700 people show up for it. I do recommend this place, but just don't expect much if you're going on like a Saturday or Sunday mid-morning afternoon for space. read more

Buddy Todd Park is pretty awesome! There's lots of open space, and it's dog friendly; there's a beautiful path that's perfect for walking with your dog. There are some great views to be found here. From the East side, you can see the snow on the mountains in the Winter. From the West side, you can see some beautiful views of the ocean. There are also basketball and volleyball courts on the outer perimeter of the park. read more

Very nice park. Good for walking around or family picnics The view from here is fantastic read more

I absolutely love bringing my family to this park. It's clean, never overcrowded, and the people who frequent the park are usually very friendly and courteous of one another (last time we went, a group of complete strangers tried their hardest to help us fetch our frisbee out of the tree it got stuck in...we ended up not getting it out, but the fact that there are still people out there who care enough to help out someone they don't know is refreshing!). The grounds are well-kept, and it's a fantastic place to walk, throw around a frisbee or a football, or have a family picnic (we have picnics here and at several other local parks all the time). If you want to enhance the experience, check in on your phone, take a check in photo if you want to Yelp it, and then leave that phone in your car. This is definitely a place that promotes family togetherness and fosters an appreciation for the outdoors - something that appears to be fast disappearing among our younger generation. I'd like to see more public restrooms, perhaps a little closer together than they are right now, but it *is* a public park, so it's not like the amenities are going to be perfect. I personally don't trust public drinking fountains (they have some), so I make sure to bring plenty of my own bottled water to keep hydrated. I haven't seen it officially posted, but this appears to be a dog friendly park, and you often see people out and about with their fur babies...which I absolutely love. In this age of suburban living, it's nice to know that we can go enjoy a place where our neighbors can't hear every breathe we take when we are outside, haha! Love the open spaces, crisp and clean feeling to the park, and access to open play spaces where kids and adults alike can run around and get their energy out. Free family afternoon bonding and entertainment location win! read more

Buddy Todd Park - Picnic time with my amazing son, Ace! - Playgrounds Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I love this park! It's beautiful... has great scenery... and it's always full of family celebrations on the weekends and holidays. Here's some of it's GREAT features: * playground - climbing gym, swings, train to play on/in & more * basketball court * horseshoe pits * volleyball net * hiking/biking path * trails * bathrooms * lots of shade * great place to walk dogs (poop bags, please clean up after pets) GREAT for PICNICs too! You have to check it out! read more

Buddy Todd Park - Greenery - the Canyone - Playgrounds Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Buddy Todd has been a part of my life since early childhood and it's been a joy watching it change and improve its playground equipment to better ensure safety and optimal fun for the little ones! (No more wooded structures giving little hands splinters or metal slides and railings that burnt like a BBQ on a hot day) So green and full of life with huge trees giving shade, flowers in abundance for sniffing and picking, and tons and tons of grassy areas for frolicking! Several picnic areas for parties and quaint lunches. Sidewalk routes are nice, perfect for a walk around Buddy Todd or a tricycle ride for the kiddo! The playground is large and caters to many different ages: big slides, little slides, monkey bars, those springy animals for riding on! Swing sets offer both the big-kid swings and the toddler swings. The ground is covered in wood-chips, which doesn't feel too awesome if you're wearing flip-flops, but definitely catches a tumble or fall well! Park bathrooms, wish I could say they were impressive but...they're your standard, hardly lit, no promise of being clean bathrooms! The TRAIN is the best, in all its blue, red, and yellow glory! If your child is a choo-choo lover, this is the park to visit! The train is perfect for climbing in and out of and letting one's imagination go wild! Heck, I'll even climb into the caboose with my son to sit at the little table and pretend to eat lunch (pinecones) In a quiet, older neighborhood, Buddy Todd's the place to go! read more

Buddy Todd Park - Park day! - Playgrounds Near Me - Oceanside, California

I love a park - especially a neighborhood park - and this is a nice one. Complete with modern playground equipment for younger and older kids alike, Buddy Todd is an old Park made new again. Lots of open spaces and wonderful shade trees, picnic tables, a basketball court, a volleyball court (sand) and BBQ grills for cooking out, all come standard here. Within walking distance of many homes and only a short drive for many more, Buddy Todd is a favorite destination for parents, as well as those just wanting to catch a few minutes of downtime from their day. It is also a popular destination for joggers who use the nice wide sidewalks which wind through the park. Look for the big iconic standing bear at the front entrance...that way you'll know you are there! read more

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I personally thought this park was kinda runned down and dirty. There was dog waste everywhere & lots of loitering. I think this park has lots of potential to be a nice If maybe the city enforced some rules. Doesn't look like the posted yelp photos. read more

Nice park for kids of all ages. I took my toddler who can barely walk and he had a blast. Also, it's a great place to host parties or simply go out for a nice walk. read more

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I took my dog here the other day and it was so nice, the views are beautiful, the people around were nice, the whole place was beautiful. And the walking around tired my dog out. read more

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Love this park! Such an awesome place to take your kids and/or dogs. Many people go jogging here. I found this place on Facebook and wanted to take my family here from the pictures I've seen online. It did not disappoint ! Tons of place to run around and the view is amazing. Restrooms are standard park restrooms. The stalls in the restrooms do have doors so that's a plus. Definitely going back read more

Nice park, police need to step up patrol of it during the weekends, drove by yesterday and there was a "gang" of young mexican thugs cruising around it, looked like a bunch of cowardly punks. Get up this morning and turn on the t.v. and "breaking news" guys body found their early this morning beaten in his head. I dont care if it is racial profiling, when the police see a group of them walking around the park all wearing black hoodies and dark jeans that look like they were stolen from a fat person cause there 4 times the size to big for them, they need to be kicked out of the park and have their names ran for priors. read more

This is one of the few remaining parks of my childhood! Has gone through so many changes over the years. It 's such a beautiful spot with lots of mature trees, rolling hills, open grassy fields, large play ground with the same type of train that we played on when I was young, trees to climb up, bbq's and lots of picnic tables, sports courts, and some amazing views! During the week it's pretty awesome! On the weekend it's taken over by large parties that leave their messes behind! Skip the weekends! Really!!! read more

Buddy Todd Park - Beautiful park... Trashed. - Playgrounds Near Me - Oceanside, California

Buddy Todd park is pretty nice a lot of people come here. The people who do come here are mostly families with kids, people walking their dogs and people running on the path. I used to come here to eat my lunch and just enjoy the park but that changed. I'm not going to say every time but just about every time there is a dog off leash with the owner not doing anything about it. One time there where two stray dogs and I caught one of them, I used my belt to contain him and I called the Humane Society and the owner came to get him from the park. I don't know how many times I've been here and seen a dog off leash. At the same time I have seen a lot of dogs on leash so its not all bad at Buddy Todd. If I did bring my dogs here I would be on the look out because you never know what's going to happen. I like this park because there are tables close to trees so you can eat in the shade. Also there is an ice cream man that comes about everyday near the restroom area. Buddy Todd is a pretty big park so there is always a place to go and just relax with your family. read more

This park is a true treasure!! Situated in an adorable little neighborhood, has AMAZING views, and pet friendly! You can't go wrong here. It has a great running trail that loops around. In a world full of chaos, this is an oasis for so many! I've seen weddings here, birthday parties galore, even church meetings. My favorite spot for the fourth of July! Truly a staple in the community. Such a gem!! I am so grateful to have stumbled on this magical place!!! The only con is that parking can be a bummer on a beautiful weekend afternoon. Definitely not a deal breaker. read more

I love bringing my two yorkies to this park! They enjoy all the amenities such as hiking trails, and trees. It has great views of Oceanside and during the summer you can have a few friends over with you to play volleyball or horse shoes. Clean, Peaceful, and relaxing!!! it is a nice park to just sit with mother nature herself! read more

This park is so cute. Really nice park surrounded by trees. Some questionable people hanging around but no one is sleeping on the grass or doing obvious drug deals. Baby swings and bigger swings. Wood chips. No sand read more

Buddy Todd Park - Playgrounds Near Me - Oceanside, California

Buddy Todd Park is a Oceanside landmark. I'm not quoting that from anywhere, every picnic, birthday party, and soccer practice has been here. There are volleyball, basketball courts that are located on the outer perimeter. You can have birthday parties here and they have concerts here of local talent. There was even Hunter's steak house catering. Not the greatest park there is but still nice and enjoyable, playgrounds and a jogging track, it is close to schools and to where I live. I love this place, My son and I like to come here and play catch. Come here and enjoy. One star deduction cause no duck pond, The local illegal population would probably kill them. I wish this was more like Sunset Park in Las Vegas. read more

The only reason why I'm giving it one star is because the so called "security" that's what he called himself tried to fuck us over by saying we were parked wrong when we were in no shape or form in 1. A fire lane or 2. In a handicap or 3. In a no parking zone. He acted like such a douchebag his car is covered in what I believe thousands of marbles all over the surface he's easy to spot is his clown vehicle. I'll be reporting him. read more

The most beautiful park I have ever seen ! I have dreamed of a park like this for years and I finally found the park of my dreams ! It's a green grassy flat plateau park that sits atop a tall mountainous hill . The west side has a wide open panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean . When you turn around and look east you see beautiful mountain ranges in the horizon . It's full of shade trees of pine trees, palm trees & oak trees, ect . It has a nice children's playground also . It's a large park and profoundly beautiful !! Take a jacket . It's often cool under these big humongous shade trees . read more

Great neighborhood spot for exercise, kids, parties, pets, bikes, etc. Etc. Walk my dog here every day. Ride my bike around the path and sometimes sit and watch the sunset as there is almost 180 degrees of view. read more

Such a cute little park! It has a nice walking path and good amount of shade! My pup and I enjoyed it!

It was a really nice park but NOT a dog park. It's just a park that allows dogs to be off leash. If your dog has issues, this is not the place for them. Beautiful park otherwise. read more