I love this place. Had a breakfast picnic with my dog and boyfriend on our way to La. Wish we could…read morehave explored more

The dude and I came to Orcutt Community Park on 2/14/21 on Valentines Day to have a nice meal at…read morethe park. This park over looks hills and the view is beautiful! The park was very clean and there were a lot of people coming and going in and out the park. They have a play structure for kids, large grassy areas and sitting area. Probably a lot more things as we didn't cover the whole park. There were animals like the owners with their dogs. There were restrooms. This was a very fancy park! A lot of socializing going on from groups hiking or taking walks to yoga and play dates! We luckily found a empty bench to sit on in the sun as it was pretty chilly. The dude and I had a lot fun here and it was a nice spot to eat our Cuban Valentines Day Special here. I would love to come back and explore more of the park. It was windy but relaxing overall we enjoyed our meal! Nice park! If in the area I highly recommend!

Our FAVORITE dog park on the Central Coast!…read more Bakersfield is often way too hot to take the pups, plus we don't have the greatest spaces for medium to smaller dogs. This dog park has two separate spaces: one for larger pups and one for smaller. There's tons of space for dogs to run. Shade, sun, water, and benches. It's safely fenced and we've never come across irresponsible dog owners. We, and our pup, love this park!

Great dog park. It's huge and my Dante ran like an escaped prisoner! Have been back many times…read moresince the first time.

To celebrate Bastille Day, the French group again chose Emerson Park in San Luis Obispo. There are…read morelush shade trees lining one side of the park and abundant grass beneath them, perfect for a "Dejeuner sur L'Herbe," or luncheon on the grass, inspired by the French Impressionist painter, Manet. We were immediately welcomed by the host and hostess of our group, who had thoughtfully provided the tables and an umbrella. It is a bit hard to park nearby, but we all managed to ensconce our vehicles and find a place close enough to carry our picnic things. There was a long table with a tantalizing spread of French baquettes, cheeses, sausage, salad Nicoise, berries and an onion tarte. The deserts were almost a buffet in themselves, with Palmiers, cupcakes, an almond tart, Madeleines, tea bread, and a Tarte Tatin. A cooler offered iced beverages. We circled our chairs in the shade and enjoyed this tranquil space in the middle of San Luis Obispo, while our host enlightened us as to the history of Bastille Day. It is so enjoyable to share French culture with a group of people who are also interested! The park takes up an entire city block, and has play structures for children and a basketball court that was in use the day we were there. They also have two Petanque courts or lanes for bowling with bocce balls. We engaged in a spirited game after our lavish feast. If you venture online and explore the options for Emerson Park, there is a site sponsored by the city that asks for suggestions for improvements to the park. One of the many items includes parking and a public garden, as well as other ideas that would only make the park better.

Local Take: The first of the "Mondays in the Park" series started here, as well as, our first park…read morebased SLO Public Health Mobile Vaccine Clinic. The Parks department also help arrange alot & they helped with logistics, chairs, music, & invited a whole bunch of Food Trucks [Baguette About It; Cubanisimo, & Plant Ivy]. The event was quite a success from the Food Truck & fun point of view. Both kids & adults had a good time. The trucks had long lines & sold out of most things after awhile. There were some performances, dancing, & music. The park itself is really close to downtown SLO, but unless you know exactly where it is, you can easily confuse it with another nearby park that is a few blocks more toward Cuesta Grade. This park is more suited to Food Trucks being inside, but the parking around here is not so great. Our Vaccine event was more informative & it was to test the waters in a park setting. We did have a bunch of people stop by for information & did one shot, but oddly enough I had more requests for a free beer or Vodka. It seemed that the majority of the people here mostly had their vaccines done already, but it was nice to chat. Since we just finished the second "Monday in the Parks" event in DeVaul Park, which was less packed with a much better turn out for vaccines, this series in these challenging times, seems to be a hit. While there are two more events like this, in two other SLO City Parks, it is probable that if these continue to be a success, it might become a regular thing. People seem to love the Food Trucks, the fun, & do appreciate the health promotion/ disease prevention aspect as well. Of course, we also enjoy these events as we also work. It is a pleasure for us, especially the Medical Reserve Corp Volunteers, to help our neighbors & our community, in these community settings. Every shot that we do can potential save many lives by slowing down, or even stopping an outbreak...especially with the most recent finding that any one Delta case can spread to 8-9 other people. This is now a very transmissible virus that rivals Chickenpox and even exceeds the transmissibility of several other serious infectious diseases including the now extinct Smallpox. Evolution can be amazing, but can also be very deadly when it works against a species. Over the past months were have done dozens of Mobile Clinics in almost all towns & cities in SLO county. We have had Mobile or Pop-up clinics in a wide range of venues, both inside & out. They include Parks, Community Centers, Churches, Schools, Food Banks/Pantries, Low Income Housing Areas, Farmers Markets, Swap Meet, Workplaces, and more. If anyone wants to propose a place for us to do a Pop-up, we are all ears. If anyone wants to get a vaccine [either Pfizer or J&J] please look for either one of our future Mobile Clinic sites, or head to one of 3 SLOPHDs [Grover, SLO, or Paso]. While it is harder to find, some Pharmacies may have Pfizer, but we definitely do. J&J is used for those who prefer a one shot deal. Things are getting more serious as the C-19 Delta spreads & testing is ramping up again....as well as cases. The completed vaccine rate in SLO County is not the best by far, but we are trying our very best to increase awareness & accessibility for everyone. Please get vaccinated if not already & please kindly encourage those who are resistant to please come out to at least chat with us. We keep up with the latest information and can help address people's concerns as well as help correct misinformation or myths. It is great that the Parks Dept. as well as other groups help support us in these community outreach projects. While it may seem odd to get a vaccine in a park, it is hard to think of a safer more pleasant way to get one. People seem to feel much less anxious in this non-clinical environment. Thank you!

We stopped by here on a Saturday, and it seemed unusually quiet / deserted for a playground on a…read moreweekend. We then immediately understood why - a lot of homeless people sleeping on the grass nearby, random people sitting on benches and a guy filling a plastic bottle from a water fountain and drinking from it, in between dancing in a tweaked out state and rifling through a trash can. It is sad because the play structure is a good size and there is a lot of green space nearby.

Mitchell Park is a very quaint place in San Luis Obispo. It's a park my children played at when…read morethey were toddlers, wee tikes. Now, we visit Mitchell Park to attend events, take a stroll with our fury love, and/or have a lunch picnic there. There is a great apparatus play area for children. Bathrooms are located adjacent to play area. Picnic tables abound throughout park. The surrounding area can be busy with traffic depending on time of day and which day it is; therefore, parking can be a little tricky at times. There is a very small homeless situation at park. I say small because I was born and raised in a big concrete City and homeless situations are far more greater. In the 14 years we have been visiting park we have NEVER had a problem with the homeless; truly. They tend to disburse, because they too don't want to be bothered with or by us. Don't be afraid to visit or enjoy Mitchell Park. Mitchell Park is located in a central location of some yummy eateries. It's in walking distance to downtown SLO. It's also located in middle of some beautiful vintage homes, so one can also take a stroll throughout neighborhood and enjoy. Amtrak is 3 blocks away. Again, Mitchell Park is quaint and lovely; and, don't shy away.

June 25, 2026 I used…read moreto take my son here back when the park was new in the early 2000s. Now I brought my 2 little grandsons here today. They really enjoyed the park play equipment as it was all new equipment to them. Seeing it through their eyes they went from one choice to another and loved it. The park is spotless and the equipment appears as good as new. The color theme is green which is a SLO City theme. It's very calming and I'm glad it isn't bright gaudy colors. We had a great time and will come back. We came on a weekday and it was not crowded. Just a good amount of people taking turns on things so everyone could play.

Easy in and out trail. It was flat and well shaded. You can enjoy many bridges over a small creek.read more

Just passing through and needed a place for my dog to stretch his legs. I'm from LA and don't add a…read morelot of parks bigger than the size of house lot. This one was about as big as the biggest one I can go to. It was perfect. Clean, quiet, and open. Soccer field grass looks patchy, but if you just need some grass it's nice

Rodenberger Park is the real name for the park across the street from Maramonte Park…read more Nested in the Harvest Ranch homes, this 5-acre park is s popular spot for soccer teams, baseball teams, and family BBQ. Parking is limited to the street and there isa nice playground for the little ones.

Super cute and small park/playground nestled in a nice neighborhood. You would not even know it was…read morehere, it is that hidden. Plenty of play structures including an old fashioned merry go round (these used to make me sick when I was a kid!) I would say little kids would really enjoy as the park beckons them to come have some a good time. Huge trees provide an abundant amount of shade which is nice during the summer. The neighborhood feels safe so I imagine many families that live in the area let their kids play here. Parking on the street only so you may want to walk over instead.

Great park tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. A nice size with a large variety of activities for…read morekids of all ages. Best part with it being so warm and sunny out is the amount of shade. Nice to be able to let your child play without really having to worry about sun exposure.

Park surprise!! Driving home from TASTE in my usual circuitous route, I cruised through the exotic…read morehousing at Stoneridge, and looped around to return to Broad St. "I did not know there was a park here!" I exclaimed to myself, and got out of the car to document this verdant patch of lawn bedecked with picnic tables, and half a basketball court. I took note that you can hike up South Hills to enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, but I could take in their beauty from the park walkway.

Stopped by around noon today to this small neighborhood park. There are a couple picnic tables and…read morea lot of nice, green grass, as well as an entrance to the frontage road that has an entrance at the park. The road leads you up trails to the top of the overlooking peaks, and is excellent for trail running, hiking, letting your dog get some exercise, and for getting a sweeping 360 view of SLO. The hills are pretty rocky and dry during the warmer months, and you should bring water if you plan on being out awhile, but you can easily hike/jog to the top of the peak and back in less than half an hour. Lots of lizards, prairie dogs, and birds make for some interesting wildlife watching. I'd come back for the cardio.