Nice open park, with two playgrounds. One is for older kids with lots of things to climb on and two…read moreswings. The tot playground is still decent for younger kids. Ample room to run around, play soccer or basketball on the court. There is. A nice track/sidewalk that goes around the loop. Only downside, no bathrooms.

7/19/23 First time here, looking for a place to walk my dog that is cool and shady amidst this…read morepending heatwave! Here are my first impressions... Pros: *YES!!! Lots of shade and cool at around 5p in July! *Not terribly crowded when we walked here...hidden gem! *Good sized grassy area to set up sports practice, have a picnic, or rest awhile...when I was here there was a kids soccer camp with just 2 groups of kiddos CONS: *Cobwebs in the drinking fountain near the playground...bring your own water! (See picture) *Cobwebs in the doggie poo bag dispenser....please remember to bring your own bags and pick up after your pup! (See picture) NOTES: *Yelp map does not take you to the park....it takes you about 0.5 miles past to a random intersection. (See pictures) After posting this review, I will let Yelp know. Use directions from the CV Parks & Rec website instead (https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/public-works/parks/locations-features-amenities-photos/explorer-park) *I didn't see a parking lot...I parked on the street as did others. Parking was not a problem when I was here. Can't say for sure on holidays.

We usually come here in the morning to walk. They have a full size basketball court, a few picnic…read moreareas, great views and several trails. They also have rattlesnakes, rabbits and some big coyotes so watch your step.

Always love this beautiful park where the breeze always feels good on a hot day. They have a splash…read morepad for the kids . Playground. Great place for any event. Or a nice relaxing walk. Always a great day and very spacious. Popular as one trash can was full. But staff on top of it right away. A must especially if you have any small ones. Or visiting guests. Wish I lived closer to enjoy this beautiful park.

Stumbled upon this park accidentally while looking somewhere to enjoy food outdoors. Plenty of…read moreparking in the lot. Grounds were very well maintained. Beautiful scenery with covered seating areas as well as a large open field plus basketball courts. Fantastic!

nice park, quiet and clean. Went here for the basketball courts and close to my house.read more

We booked space #1 for our baby shower and it was the best choice. It allowed up to 100 people with…read morevery minimal restrictions and it cost less than $250 for the whole day! The space overlooks the water and is the first space you'll see driving up. It's a bit secluded from the rest of the park allowing you to have a more private event with your guests. We ended up having just 40 people attend our baby shower, but with the ample space, it allowed us to fully decorate the space and bring separate tables for desserts and welcome table. The stage space was perfect for the photo backdrop and everything came out so beautifully. Highly recommend this space for any events, even a small outdoor wedding. Check-in was super easy and we were allowed music, decors, and even alcohol on site. Some of us came an hour early to start the decorations and stayed an hour later to clean up, but you can access your space anytime between 9-5:30pm. Everything was perfect. Our event was only 4 hours so it was more than enough time to come early to set up and fully clean up after. Restrooms are super clean, park is well maintained with rangers on-site. Parking is $5 all day and plenty of our things for guests to do such as playground for the kids or the open grass area to run around in or nice hiking trails all around for a quick exploring.

My niece has here bridal shower here and it was beautiful out there. The grounds are well kept, it…read moreis about a mile off the main road. You do have to pay $5 to park.

Great place to come for a walk. Great place for any event. Mini skate Park, basketball court. Take…read morea nice relaxing day by the pond. Watching ducks and Geese . They also have turtles . All these positives but huge negative is lazy or entitled dog owners. Not cleaning up after there dogs. . I think the city should ask for volunteers or something to post up and ticket these lazy people. My kids almost stepped in and almost sat in . Everything else is great had a person cleaning the pond.

Such a beautiful park for all ages…read more There's many play structures for littles, a huge grassy field for all the sports activities, a beautiful pond with ducks and turtles. Theres also a ton of stores and restaurants across the street too. What more can you ask for? It is located on a busy street, so expect it to be loud. There are two small parking lots and street parking available as well.

I used to come here to go running because they have a good running trail. They have a small…read moreplayground, a good size parking lot, a few soccer fields, a hockey arena and a basketball court. The ranger closes the park around 9pm or so. Also amazing views during sunset.

This is a nice neighbor park. I stopped by to get a good walk in before dinning at a nearby…read morerestaurant. It offers a good perimeter sidewalk around the park. The park has a lot to offer, including well maintained grass fields, well maintained restrooms, and a well maintained covered dining area. This was the first time I've been to a park that had a concrete hockey ring. The basketball courts were very good and so was the condition of the walking and jogging lanes around the park. The park offers a good parking lot and a nice view all the way down to the coast on a non foggy day. It's a good park to bring the family and exercise.

I just love J street Marina! It has become my go to for a beautiful walk with Boo! 120 lbs Rottie…read moremix she loves the bay breezes, especially with the heat of the summer. We do a nice stroll after dinner. It is so lovely at sunset! The other night we were there and saw the launch trail of the rocket in the sky. So pretty with the colors of the sunset and the white rocket trail. People may be a tad frightened of my big dog but I've met loads of people that see she is a love bug. You can't ask for a better backdrop than the strand to downtown and the awesome Coronado Bridge! Last week they had a lowrider gathering with some absolutely gorgeous cars and trucks and food! I loved the music and the DJ was great! Enjoyed the music from everyone's cars. Especially enjoyed the happy people. The boats and yachts are great to look at well. Good times. Come on down see ya out there and we can have a nice chit chat. Several picnic tables throughout, nice grassy area to put down a blanket and plenty of squirrels and birds to see too.

One of the oldest parks in the South Bay. Been coming here for years, there is 2 of them in between…read morethem there's a restaurant. Both parks are good for parties & hangouts & BBQ's. When I was a kid most Easter's & Birthday parties were here. One park has a pier to fish the other has a loading deck for boats. When I was a teenager I came here as well but not for family gatherings but to hang out with friends. And it's a good spot to bring girls late at night & you know....play BINGO in the back seat :) the first park has alot of parking spots for that. Now that I'm a dad & family man I come again for birthday parties & also just to hang with family to grill & see the low riders on weekends. My favorite reason to come tho is to see the Sunsets with my daughters, have a late picnic, listen to music & just watch the sun set, love it. Me & my family's favorite park in the South Bay hands down. Now with the Gaylord Resort next door the park looks better & is extended. We will continue to go & see those sunsets & one day I'll bring my grandkids here too. See you soon J Street Park.

This spot feels like a mini version of the harbor--right across from the San Diego Airport. It's…read moreperfect for a light jog, with a nice breeze, a playground, and a grassy area to relax. It's also directly across from the Gaylord Hotel, which makes it super convenient. There's usually an ice cream truck parked nearby, which sounds great... until you get the bill. I paid $10 for two ice cream sandwiches--like, damn, a whole box costs less than that! So maybe pack your own treats if you're coming with kids. That said, it's a cute little park and a great place for the kids to burn off some energy. Definitely worth a visit!

This place has changed and will continue to change because of the brand new water front and hotel…read morebeing built. The parking is limited but expanded as there are gates all around where you are notnsupoose to park, but people still do. The pier is where a lot of locals come to fish, and I've seen sharks, stingrays, and other fishes caught. Good place for kids to come. They've added tsunami signage. Can't wait to see what this will become and also sad that it will probably draw a bigger crowd and not be a local place for us to spend the weekends.

A very good park that many say it's in NC some say Bonita, either one it's a good park for…read morebirthdays, events & just to chill & grill & bring the kids. Been coming here since the 80's & till this day they still have the train & it's cool. It's 2 parks connected so 2 lots. They have a Playground & baseball field & basketball courts. The park is well kept, good grass, clean & restrooms are clean which is great because most parks don't keep that clean. Park Rangers/staff to go around to make sure everything is cool which is good. Reserve the tent places if it's a big event for weekend uses because it can get busy. If drinking please use the red cup don't be an ass & get caught & mess it up for the rest of us, don't be that guy. And don't liter, clean up after yourself. Overall good park with good, clean vibes :)

I've been coming to this park since I was a teenager. This has always been my favorite park. I've…read morehad parties, bbq's here. I've worked out jogging around the whole park. Played softball and other sports for fun. It is very clean and quite big and now I take my dog to the dog park. Bathrooms are clean. It's very well kept. Plenty of parking. If you're looking for a place have a party, play sports or just hang out, this is a great park to come to.

Such a good time!!…read more ​This is a newly renovated park that is perfect for families! The pirate-themed play structures are super cool, and the kids absolutely enjoyed running and climbing. There are plenty of activities to choose from, including a splash pad, sand play, a huge grassy area for running or flying kites, kayaking, and fishing. There is also plenty of shade for both kids and adults at the picnic tables, but there's also enough room to bring your own pop-up tent if you want. I did see porta-potties on-site. I am hoping they are just there temporarily for a restroom renovation, but no one in our group needed to use them, so I didn't get close enough to see if there were any signs posted. ​ The parking lot has plenty of space for a normal day at the park. I imagine if there is a big event or multiple birthday parties going on it could get full, but it was fine for us. ​The park was incredibly clean, and my kids had a blast playing with the other children. No bullies or mean kid vibes at all, so shoutout to the parents! We will definitely be back and will come even more prepared with props to play next time.

Pepper Park definitely got a nice glow-up! The updated playground and splash pad are really nice,…read moreespecially for the kids. They did a great job with that part. But man... y'all forgot the bathrooms...They're consistently pretty nasty, and there are often people sheltering or hanging around in there, which can make it uncomfortable when you're bringing kids in to use them. If you're gonna upgrade the playground and splash pad, the bathrooms needed some love too. Fix those up and this park would be so much better for families