Kit Carson is a fantastic free large public park that I cannot recommend enough. It is a wonderful…read moreplace to take a walk, run, play, and explore. There are tons of people each morning taking walks and in turn is a very safe spot. You will likely need to come here several times if you want to explore everything. Come with a friend or enjoy alone.

Queen Califa's Magical Circle is here which you need to see to believe, but I love how HUGE this…read morepark is. Plenty of walking trails, duck pond, outdoor theater, frisbee golf, tennis courts, playground, and so much more. Spend the morning here and then go to Farm to Smash(see review) for lunch to enjoy some delicious burgers!

I'm not always a rule breaker, but when I am...I play at Glen Avon Park! This park is clearly…read moremeant for the small community around it, especially with all the 'private property no trespassing' signs that I always park right next to it. Just my way of sticking it to the man! HA! It's a small sandy park with a few play structures, but it's so close to my older son's school...it's almost a no-brainer to go after school when weather and time permits. It'snever crowded (actually, there are rarely any other people there when we're there). Picnic table, grassy area, play structures, swings...it's all good. No bathrooms though... We'll be back!

Glen Avon Park is a private Park for the use of 39 residents that live here. If you're not a…read moreresident you are trespassing

This is a very well-maintained park behind the fire station in San Marcos. There are two bathroom…read morestalls (any gender), some grass, swings, and a play structure to climb. It's not a big park and it is close to a main road, so this is definitely a place to keep your eyes on your kids. Pretty though!

This is a great park in San Marcos. It's really easy to find and there's a parking lot, even though…read moreit's a bit small. I've been here twice with my kids. Once was this past summer for an outdoor movie. It's a great setup. Today, we spent many hours with friends playing. There are swings, ropes to climb, and other equipment. Want to have a picnic? Sure! You have plenty of spots- tables, grass, or benches. Bathrooms are nearby- that's always helpful when you have young kids. I've seen park rangers there maintaining equipment and doggy bags. Keep it up! My kids enjoy this park and so do I. We'll be back!

This is a great park. The playground has a good amount of variety, although the ground surface is…read morepretty beaten up. It's falling apart in a big way. Things are pretty clean. There is a big grassy area to play and picnic tables are available, not under any shade. There are bathrooms and lots of street parking.

Cute park in the heart of Harmony Grove! Love the playground area and the food trucks that are…read morethere daily. I only wish there was a little more shade.

Woodland Park is a nice place to walk your dog....they keep the park nice....there is a playground…read morefor the kids....they have tables with benches scattered around...on the weekends especially, people reserve tables for parties..

We came upon Woodland Park today on our way to pick up dragon fruit cuttings in San Marcos, and I…read morehad to check it out. This City of San Marcos park is modest in size. It has a beautiful perimeter of trees and shrubs. Inside, there's open green space with a pond, covered picnic tables, and playground equipment. There's a swimming pool at the northern end, but I didn't explore that end of the park. Next time we come out this way, we'll have to enjoy a picnic here. Street parking only.

This review is specifically for the lego camp (ages 5-6) my son attended which was contracted in by…read morea company called 'play-well teknologies'. While my kiddo was happy with the camp and enjoyed it, I was not happy with the teachers. There were two 'teachers'- Nicholas and Craig. Both rarely greeting the parents at pick-up or drop-off and never greeted the kids either. Um, if I'm about to leave my kid with you for 3 hours, at least greet us! The Civic Center offers a ton of classes- kids, adults, enrichment, etc. I hope this particular class isn't representative of the quality of the classes there. All the direct employees I've interacted with from registering my child, questions about the camp, etc..all very pleasant and helpful.

HIDDEN GEM ALERT. Cant believe there is no review but then again why tell anyone? I walk through…read morethis park on the regular. Its clean, its hidden, its nice, its quiet and the play structure is awesome. Have fun looking for it. Also included is a trail that you can walk on to cut through to other neighborhoods and a beach sand volleyball court. Get a book in the library then come chill in here.

This community park is near and dear to my heart. I came here a lot during pandemic time. Walking…read morethrough it during the pandemic was a breath of fresh air, both literally and metaphorically. This park is conveniently located in 4S Ranch and right next to the Boy's club. One of the most delightful features of 4S Ranch community park is its provision of large tables and chairs, perfect for hosting parties and gatherings. For SD hiking ladies group, this park has become more than just a place to walk--it's a go-to party destination. We hosted our White Elephant holiday party here three years in a row. One of the park's standout features is its very decent and clean restroom facilities--a rarity in many outdoor settings. Another major draw for the hiking ladies group is the park's plentiful parking. However, as seasoned visitors of the park know, there's one caveat to keep in mind--the weekend sports event at the nearby boys' club. For anyone planning a big party, I suggest you to keep an eye on the schedule of sports events happening at the nearby boys' club.

Good overall park and playground with restroom facilities open 7am to 7pm. The downside is that the…read moreparking lot is small. Lots of benches and some picnic tables around as well. There is also fairly decent shade coverage. We liked the seesaw and the different variety of swings with different heights. The facilities person was out collecting trash and so it's generally well maintained.

I rarely get out to this side of San Marcos but I wanted to check out this 'new' park. After…read morechatting with a local mom, I found out this isn't a 'new' park. It's a refurbished park...and it's lovely! There are two basketball courts, a large grassy area, one nice playground, and a separate area for swings. It's really a great layout. The only downside- there are no bathrooms here. Plan accordingly!

Definitely worth the price of admission…read more This park is clean and easy to get to. With lots of street parking available it's perfect for a quick session on the swings for my toddler. I'll be back for sure since my in laws live a few blocks from here.