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    Chicano Park

    4.6 (10 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Jane A.

    LOW-RIDERS AND HOMIES Battery was low, excuse the picture-less event. But had enough battery to picture the food. It was a very welcoming cultural event. Blocks shut down and lined up with low riders, food vendors, retail vendors, and people (mostly Mexicans). Everyone was welcoming! I felt like we were the only Filipinos there and people were very kind to us telling us about Chicano Park history, telling us about Mexican food, etc. I don't mean to categorize and profile people, but I grew up in the 90s and knew about THAT life, and there were a lot of "homies" there. My highlights: low-riders and the big pineapple drink. PINEAPPLE DRINK - they make the pineapple hallow, blend the pineapple with cream and ice to make it like a smooth texture, and decorate the end of the pineapple with pineapple slices and garnish it with decorative accessories to make it "festive". You can have it virgin or non-virgin. It was freshing especially walking the streets a lil intoxicated and on the heat! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! TACOS - meh. Alright. Didn't wow us, we just needed to eat a little something to hold us down before dinner.

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    Abel M.

    One of the best days of the year for Chicanos/as and their friends. It's kinda like the Del Mar fair for Brown Folks, but without all the carnival rides and stuff. But really, it is a good day of celebration commemorating the take over of the land from the city and state. When Chicanos/as got together to defend its demands for a recreational park. After have attended several meetings with officials who were basically stalling and then decided they were going to put a Ca. Highway Patrol Substation under the bridge where they had been advocated for a park. Residents and supporters decided to take matters into their own hands literally and commendered the bulldozers and started making the park. This annual celebration acknowledges that special day back on April 19, 1970. Today the celebration is HUGE, with thousands coming to also see the wonderful lowrider carshow, music vendors, food and much more. I always like going to see all my good friends from my days in college and my current friends from the Chcano/a community. Have fun and bring cash.

    Ward A.

    It's almost April so that means Chicano Park Day......alright! I heard of this event back in college and was advised to go and check it out. My teacher gave out extra credit to those who went of the event. I had a blast!!! Lots of classic lowriders, great food, and dance shows. The freshly made Jamaica's and Horchatas were soo refreshing.

    ready for chicano park day!

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    Balboa Park

    Balboa Park

    4.8
    (2.9k reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Balboa Park is easily one of my favorite outdoor spots in San Diego and, in my opinion, one of the…read morebest urban parks in the country. There is SO much to do here, and the park is absolutely stunning and very well maintained. When living downtown, I was here pretty much every weekend. I love walking through the park, running the trails, and bringing my dog. The dog park is huge and gives them plenty of room to run around, which is a major plus. You could easily spend hours just walking and exploring everything Balboa Park has to offer. Between the trails, architecture, museums, gardens, recreational areas, and incredible history, there is always something to see or do. Even after coming here so often, I still enjoy simply walking around and taking it all in. The history and architecture are really what make Balboa Park special. It's beautiful, full of character, and such an incredible part of San Diego. Whether you want to exercise, walk your dog, explore, have a picnic, visit a museum, or just enjoy being outside, this park has something for everyone. An easy 5/5 for me. One of the places that makes me love San Diego!

    Balboa Park is always such a great place to get away and enjoy a relaxing walk. There's just…read moresomething so calming about being here. The park is beautifully maintained, and everything feels clean and well cared for. The newly renovated botanical garden is especially peaceful and definitely worth visiting. It's also a great place to bring kids they'll love seeing the turtles, fish, and ducks around the park. There are plenty of vendor stands to check out as well, making it easy to spend a few hours exploring. Whether you're looking to unwind, enjoy nature, or spend quality time with family, Balboa Park is always a wonderful destination.

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    Civita Park

    Civita Park

    4.6
    (178 reviews)
    5.4 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)
    1.5 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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    The Children's Park in Downtown, San Diego, CA
    The Children's Park in Downtown, San Diego, CA
    Where can you find a large art sculpture and the many areas made of wood and the climbing is for exercise.
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    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)
    7.9 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)
    4.7 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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