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    Calumet Park

    4.7 (29 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Diana V.

    A beautiful park with a perfect view. Great place to tan, read a book, have a picnic, etc.it can get crowded but pick a nice Tuesday morning and you're good! It can get a little chilly from the breeze!

    John H.

    La Jolla, prime real estate, I was pleasantly surprised by this small patch of green overlooking the ocean. A perfect spot for a picnic with benches. No shade so get ready to enjoy the sun. A trail leads down to a rocky shore. Free street parking in a residential section.

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    Patrick M.

    5 stars for Calumet Park. This is a La Jolla park for locals to catch quite possibly the most serene sunset in San Diego.

    Calumet park and the wedding set up!
    Audra H.

    What's not to say about this little gem in bird rock area? I love that is rather private and not many people know or go here. There is a small patch of grass, so if you want to have a picnic, you may. There are benches, so if you want to sit and ponder the meaning of life as the waves roll in, you may. The grass area allowed for some game play if you so desire...I've seen small soccer games for kids and other games, too. Mostly, I love his place because it's where I got married exactly a year ago and it's absolutely perfect. It was a perfect day and there was perfect weather. Since it is a public park, people will pass by and may get in the way for some pictures...but overall, everyone was respectful and our wedding turned out perfect. Definitely cannot complain about that backdrop!! I'd recommend the park for a wedding, a sunset (doing that this evening to commemorate our wedding) or a picnic!

    Surfs minimal here today
    Kathy T.

    Anywhere that involves the beach and I'm in. Jump in, let go!!! There's swimming & surfing here, and plenty of beauty and rocky shores to ponder. Took a short rib empanada from Papa Luna's and walked around and just enjoyed the sounds all around us. Pure bliss... There's no place like home;)

    Mateo M.

    Beautiful park in the middle of suburban Bird Rock. It's just the right size to throw a football, toss a frisbee or have a picnic. It's in a very quiet area, so a perfect place to relax and enjoy the gorgeous ocean views. Also, pelicans are constantly flying by, so you can catch some unique wildlife as well.

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    Manami Y.

    This is a really small park in the community of Bird Rock. The day my bf and I went, we saw a lot of dogs playing on the grass off leash. There's plenty of street parking and the view of the Pacific ocean is just spectacular. There are many benches that face the ocean and it's the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset! Apparently, this park is a very popular place for weddings. You do need to get a permit though and it's good for up to 80 people. There's a popular surf spot down below called Rock Pile. We went on a chilly day so we only saw a lone surfer out there and even he came out of the water pretty quickly! Supposedly, there are no food or drinks allowed, but we saw a party getting ready to BBQ with a mini grill. It's a really great park for the people lucky enough to live in that neighborhood to stroll on down and enjoy the scenery. The sunset we caught was beautiful even though we didn't see the green flash. ;)

    Scott G.

    Calumet Park so close to my condo and possibly the best place to watch the sunset in Bird Rock, La Jolla, San Diego... this park is set on the cliffs of Bird Rock. It has a beautiful lawn that dogs love to run and play on, benches to sit on and enjoy the scenery. Yoga classes at sunset, weddings at sunset, happy dogs happy people it all happens here.

    Jeanette D.

    One of my favorite spots in San Diego because it's not crowded! Little known, in the middle of a quiet neighborhood, this park is great to just sit on a bench and watch the waves and listen to the sounds of the ocean. Part of me wishes there was no Yelp listing for this place so it'll stay our little secret heaven.

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    Calm, relaxing and beautiful views. We brought a blanket and our dog and just basked in the amazing views.

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    Civita Park

    Civita Park

    4.6
    (178 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    After hearing about this spot from a friend, I have always wanted to come. I was able to on a hot…read moreday, despite it being hot, it was also very windy (cool). I would recommend a light jacket-- of course depending on the day. They have clean restrooms with sinks to wash your hands outside, but no paper towels or drying station. They had many choices of where to sit, where to play, even tables to eat, and more. People rollerblading, skateboarding, yoga, playing soccer, this spot is full of life! I really enjoyed my time here as even the birds and butterflies were all flying around. I will happily come back to explore more of what this park has to offer.

    Pros: Spacious, plenty of walking paths, with nice clean facilities, which include 2 family…read morebathrooms with baby diaper changing stations and several drinking fountains. There's also a row of small fountains for kids to play, run through and splash in. Cons: It's a really nice park ON A COOL DAY. Lately, with temperatures 10 to 19° above "normal average" - or maybe it's just the new normal - it's hard to recall the last time we got to experience a cool day. But here, the way the gazebos, tables, and benches are set up reflects a pretty severe case of denial that this is Southern California, and not quite within walking distance from the beach. It WILL get hot whenever it damn pleases, with or without notice. It did so in February already, in case you missed it. We came a few times for the farmers market. Both days were unfortunately " 80°F" her weather report, which in reality feels like 92°F, and we had to scramble to find a little bit of shade, so that we could eat our street food without passing out from heat stroke. We huddled awkwardly on the curb under a small tree. Other people passing by with food in their hands looked at us with envy. NOT A SINGLE PERSON sat on the readily available benches with tables, because they were in the blazing sun, yet lacked any shade. Never mind an umbrella, not even holes to put one in!! Denial much?? It's really sad, because it's a beautiful place. It just DESPERATELY needs more shade for the visitors to feel comfortable without clinging to trees or the bathroom walls.

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    The Children's Park

    The Children's Park

    4.3
    (37 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    We enjoyed the park here! It had more people than usual when we play at parks but it was downtime…read moreand comic con weekend. Great play structures. Built with probably age 7+ in mind but my toddler was able to enjoy everything easily. The slides were metal but it didn't burn anyone going down. I was happy there was a good amount of shade! Bring your own food and snacks. Prices are ridiculous. The ice cream truck was $6 for an ice cream sandwich. Prices are not posted and I didn't have the heart to say nevermind and disappoint the kiddos. Great park!

    This is more based on the dog park that's on the same lot as the Children's Park. This one uses…read moreturf, which i find has it's benefits on the days after a rainstorm since it doesn't get muddy. There are four big pine trees with separate retaining walls around three of them for owners to sit down. With it being so close to the bay, there's often a nice breeze that goes through the park. There's no divide between small dogs and big dogs, so it's best to just keep an eye on your dog, and many owners around here are usually respectful. The street parking immediately adjacent to the park is free, however, it has a limit of 30 minutes, and the parking meter workers are strict on it if they're around. I bring my dog here around lunch time because those who live/ work in the area tend to bring their dogs during their break time and my dog gets his socialization time. They close 8am-11am MWF for maintenance/ cleaning. Currently, both gates are broken so it's not as secure as it should be, and who knows when the city will actually fix it. There're a few agility structures and a water dispenser. The children's park itself looks pretty cool for kids with a lot of structures with slides and swings. There's also another separate area with fixed exercise equipment that looks well- maintained. The water feature in the park is a water feature, not a pool.

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    Where can you find a large art sculpture and the many areas made of wood and the climbing is for exercise.
    Where can you find a large art sculpture and the many areas made of wood and the climbing is for exercise.
    The Children's Park in Downtown, San Diego, CA
    The Children's Park in Downtown, San Diego, CA
    Childrens park one of the best educational parks and for the many structures you can have fun the whole day.

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    Maruta Gardner Playground

    Maruta Gardner Playground

    4.8
    (29 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    The most amazing park my toddler and I have ever had the pleasure of visiting- thus far!!!…read more As we were driving to Old Town, we passed by a few playgrounds prompting my little monster's request for some play time. After we were doing doing some basic tourist-y things, I hopped on Yelp in search of a few parks located withing the vicinity. Maruta Gardner Playgound seemed to be the most entertaining and appropriate for my wild child. Parking was plentiful and the size of this particular playground was great. Not only was the look and design very unique, you really couldn't ask for a better view. Seating was plentiful and again, the design of things were so cool. Shade is easily found and the play structure is great for children + adults of all ages. Lastly, there are restrooms and water fountain located not too far. Shout out to Ms. Maruta Gardner!! My daughter and I thank you because this place wouldn't have been possible without you. Your dedications and love for your community was undeniable. Thank you for beautifying everything around you and rest in paradise. 5/5 Stars!! Definitely a must if you are in San Diego!!

    My kiddo loves obstacle course type playgrounds, par-core, all the things, so I googled what was…read morenear us and spotted this place. Soo cute in person, big playground, lots of space, grassy area to the little pond lake thing to walk around. Also the parking lot was really big lots of shade. We had a fun morning.

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    Liberty Station NTC Park

    Liberty Station NTC Park

    4.6
    (173 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    We're fortunate to be able to walk to all Liberty Station has to offer. ,…read more Dog walks along the water, shopping Trader Joe's or Vons, Sephora. My optometrist is there and the Scripps clinic takes walk-ins for lab work and other services. Tender Greens, Ikuru sushi is simple and very good. Liberty Public market has all kinds of food options, Con Pane for coffee, bread and yummy carbs! Solare for Michelin recommended Italian food. The Joan performing arts center is home to Cygnet Theater company now in its second season there, it's the perfect date night spot. Kayak rentals in the summer behind the hotels and events of all sorts at the Park - Every weekend there is something going on! Grateful to have all this in walking distance to our house !

    Liberty Station NTC Park is a large neighborhood park which hosts local events and various kids…read moresports. The park, formally part of a naval training center, sits along an inlet of the San Diego Bay. Great views of downtown San Diego can be seen from the scenic walkway along the bay. Tropical vegetation lines the nicely paved and accessible walkway. I saw a few benches along the walkway to sit. I saw kid's soccer practice and people riding bikes and walking in the park. A local business offered paddle boarding with your dog for a fee. A coin show was advertised in the nearby convention center. The park is multifunctional. A footbridge is available that crosses over the small bay. I saw a building that had restrooms towards the center of the walkway. The park is a good place to run or walk. I walked to the park, so I'm not sure about parking. I noticed a little street parking.

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