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.

We love this park! Clean, good bathrooms, and lots of easy parking…read more The play structures (both in toddler and older kid sections) are big with lots to play with! Large are with 4 (I believe?) picnic tables under shading. Green fields to run in. Beautiful view and you can see lots of airplanes due to Palomar airport which my toddler loves so much.

This park is beautiful. Clean bathrooms, walking path, playground. There are nice dog areas as…read morewell. Wonderful park!

Came here today to enjoy our breakfast. Nice fun park with zip line and slide and a skate park. Big…read morepicnic area with shade. Clean and well maintained.

Took my nephew here and had a great time! The park had super unique playground equipment compared…read moreto what you'd expect at a typical park. We spent about 2 hours here and the entire time, place was packed with kids to play with. Cardboard hill slide was a HUGE hit! I was very impressed as all the kids were super respectful and careful when sliding down the hill and there were very minimal collisions to what you'd expect. Play area in the park is not too extensive so it is easy to keep an eye on your kids and with so many parents around, the play-space felt very safe. This park was an absolute gem of a find!

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 huge park. There is a lot for the kids to do here. There is a lot of parking and a good…read moreamount of tables to sit at.

This playground is nothing short of amazing. It's huge, has plenty of offerings for kids of all…read moreages, and is spread out enough that even when it's crowded, there's plenty of room for kids to run around without interference. I will say, however, that this place is so big that you can very easily lose track of your kids. There were a few times on our last visit where I was scanning the playground for a minute or two trying to find one of my kids after looking after another one for a bit. But don't worry. There really is only one in and out so you don't have to worry about kids wandering off if you are around that bottleneck point. This is a great attraction that I hope the park never gets rid of. It offers kids a space to run around & just goof off and be kids while also blowing off steam. The only point of improvement I can think of if maybe offer some more (shaded) seating for parents. On hot days that would be greatly appreciated.

This playground is located within Legoland. My grandson requested to come to this playground as we…read moremade our way to the top of the amusement park. He remembered it very well from our past visits. It is a second story playground and it is big enough for adults to shadow your littles if needed. On this day it looked as though an employee was monitoring at the top. I'm not sure if it was because it was near closing time or they are there for the safety of the little ones. There is a short wall that you could sit on to watch your kids from afar, This grand playground is great for the kids to burn some energy that's for sure! The kids have fun running place to place it makes me want to join them. If you haven't visit this playground it is a must. P.S. Grab some Apple Fries beforehand from the stand adjacent to the playground. Great snacking as you watch the play.

What a great little hidden park! I found out about this place after being invited to a child's…read morebirthday party. The parking a small but there is street parking available. The park is spacious. There is room to ride your bike of scooter around the park. It's not overly spacious, you can scan the park easily. They have play structures for little tykes and the older kids. I love that they also have swings made for little ones to safely sit in, but also have swings for the older kiddo. There are grass areas to play and have picnics. There are sitting areas and picnic tables. The restrooms are centralized. I didn't have the chance to visit the restrooms. There are signs posted along the wooden fenced areas to beware of rattlesnakes in the area. I would definitely return with the grandkids. They seemed to like the park too.

Great little playground for kids. Really appreciate that there is only one main exit to the parking…read morelot which makes it easier to keep the little safe. There is also a trail up to the dog park. Shade structures are available and plenty of green space for frisbee or soccer etc. No sand or woodchips...swings for babies and older kids. Safe and well maintained. Due to location this spot can get windy or colder than other areas, so always good to bring jackets depending on time of year and time of day.

Google maps took me to the north end, not the entrance, which was weird! Make sure you google maps…read moreto the entrance and not just the park name. The park isn't too big, but has a good children's play area. When I came there was plenty of parking. The tot lots were pretty busy. Tons of kids. 2 baby swings. My baby loved the swing and all the kids playing. It kept him busy. The grassy area was muddy in some spots. We came for a baby's birthday and they rented out the picnic table area. Good park for your kids!

Love that they have the shade sail canopy. The park is clean and the bathrooms are nearby. There…read moreare plenty of tables and chairs to sit down and eat. Kids loved this park and were amazed by the hidden animal sculptures embedded at the slide area.

This place is an absolute gem hidden off of Melrose! You turn down in here and you see so many…read morebeautiful things. There are peacocks during the early morning time roaming around. They have a beautiful little movie theater where you can watch a show about how it all began and a tiny little gift shop. Then you can walk around and see all of the horse stables, houses, and beautiful reflection pool.

We got the opportunity to walk with a docent/guide during a light rain we had in May. It was s nice…read moreto walk in the rain and hear stories of the past at Leo Carrillo Ranch. The cacti were in blossom which was a unique treat! We saw peacocks, a wide variety of local biota and enjoyed talking story with a knowledgeable elder.

My favorite local hike that has all levels…read more The Oak riparian entrance is great for kids and beginners and you can go as short or long as you want. Closer to the lake you can enter in from the neighborhood and do a loop around the lake. The epic and challenging bit is hiking the dormant volcano itself. You can go one of three or a hidden fourth way up. The face is the most challenging and requires good balance. Both east and west sides require a little bit less, but it's a good strenuous hike that will get the blood pumping. My wife with Arthritis has done it and found it challenging. Our youth group does it a couple times a year and often will divide up based on the challenge they are looking for. It's great for an afternoon hike and when you've done it... plan a sunset hike. It's awesome. The tree cover near oak riparian entrance is really nice. The stream has cute little crawdads. That hidden entrance is at the bottom of cannon road where people will park at the church and enter the trail there. It makes for a longer walk, but there's also more trails. There's another under the power lines like a power line trail that starts paved then goes into the dirt trails. Note there are more mountain bikers and rarely you may see a OneWheel.

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.

We love this park! More natural kind of vibe (you can see the ocean in the distance and the sunset…read moreviews are 10/10) - the play structure is wooden, there's a large wooden seesaw, and the swing (pictured) is always a favorite for the littles! Big beautiful grass field right down from the playground. 4 stars only due to there being no bathrooms! So come prepared or small a short visit!

This park is definitely a hidden gem. We were here for the playground. It's designed for ages 5-12…read more It's got fun and different elements, including a swing, seesaw, and balance beams. There are lots of picnic table seating areas, both in and out of the shade. Everything was impeccably clean. The view is beautiful as it sits high and you can see the ocean. There is limited street parking only and there no restrooms.