Been a while since I've been to a new park. Considering how often I go to the Chili's next door (we get coupons for kid's meals a lot), I'm a bit surprised I've never stopped by, if only for to give my son a few minutes of pre-dinner play. And with only driving by with light side looks, I wasn't even sure it was anything more than a soccer field. So, imagine my surprise when we found a nice, little playground hidden behind the rest room buildings.
Anyway, that field is large and well kept. When we were there, multiple teams were to playing softball, soccer, and basic running around. The playground itself was fenced off, giving a nice barrier between the children and the parking lot, which I always appreciate. A sand pit with an extensive playground set, replete with multiple slides, tunnels, and a bridge, await the kids. My favorite thing about it, is that the whole of it is large enough for me to join my son on the set, allowing me to run across the bridge an ego down a slide or two much to his delight.
Or, if you don't want to hang around, there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby to ditch your children and have some time to yourself.
With this park being a bit far out of my normal range, it may be tough to come here regularly, but I'm curious how many others visit this park throughout the day. While I like the Encinitas Community Park because there are always plenty of other kids for my son to play with, it would be nice to have a second spot with the same level of patronage. Hopefully, I'll get to find out if Leo Mullen can fit that bill in the future. read more