Great park for the 6 and under group! Baby swings, slide, play structure and basketball and tennis…read morecourts. I didn't go into the bathrooms but appreciated they were there! Rubber ground and also sand to help with tumbles. Local neighborhood park, nice for a stop and felt very safe. Good lines of sight to watch your little ones.

Great little park. The plyground is more for the little ones. 6 and under. Super clean and safe,…read moreaway from the busy streets. But in the middle of town.makes it very convenient to a quick trip in the middle of day

Such an idyllic park. We stopped by to give our pup some nice playtime and relaxation and were…read moregreeted with the sight of families enjoying the play structure, beautiful cave and rock formations cliffside, various coastal flora and green grass. It is called dinosaur caves park due to the caves and some dinosaur sculptures located in the play area. Apparently there use to be a big dinosaur centerfold but that was taken away. A great walk and area to coast for a bit (pun intended) but bring your own shade.

Beautiful park that sits up on a bluff offering expansive ocean views, picnic areas, playground for…read morekids and plenty of parking. We visited on a beautiful summer day and it was perfect. Park was very busy with families having a great time. In the 1940's, a large metal dinosaur was built here to attract travelers from the highway to a souvenir and tackle shop. Visitors would pay .25 to walk through the dinosaur down to the sea cave. It did not last long to the public complaining as the dinosaur was an eye sore. After many years of this space deteriorating, the city of Pismo Beach bought the land and in 2003, this park opened. If you walk down to the bluffs edge, you will be able to see one of the sea caves. Great place to enjoy a leisurely afternoon.

While at The Village, be sure to cross the Arroya Grande Swinging Bridge to get to the Santa…read moreManuela Schoolhouse, which is to the left and nearby the park and residential. It swings so watch your step!

What a beautifully built bridge! We had fun crossing the swinging bridge, not at all dangerous,…read moreextremely well built! What a cool find in the small, sleepy town, well worth it when passing through the area!

Really great park for 3-5 yr olds! 4 stars given due to the fact that they didn't have a…read morebaby/toddler swing unfortunately. Went around 3pm and it was empty. The playground has that wonderful jumpy, foamy floor it was clean and in great shape. I can tell the place wasn't being used as much, as there was very little wear on the ground. The parking was easy and plentiful all around the neighborhood. Picnic tables are around in the shade and the really cool part about this park is the view! Walk up the hill behind the playground and it's breathtaking. The playground is right up on Wadsworth next to Judkins middle school. My 1 year old enjoyed tugging on the seesaw and going down the winding slide. If you are down in downtown Pismo and need to kill a few minutes with a toddler bring them here, they will enjoy it.

Nice neighborhood park up on a hill with a few picnic benches and a really nice playground for the…read morekiddos! Although the playground isn't shaded, the picnic tables are. Make sure to go to the top of the rocks to see beautiful views of Pismo, the pier and the dunes - so cool! Street parking only and no bathrooms!

BEWARE of a multitude of STINGING NETTLE-like toxic plants, minus warning signs, in the "hidden"…read moreChumash Historic area by AG creek. [Result: Horrid pain in my hands! OMG!!!] The park would have been an easy 3-4 star, but had to downgraded to 2 star, since there are NO WARNING SIGNS, while other parks [Chumash Park in Pismo] have ample signs to warn of these dangers. While adults can be careful, kids and dogs, would likely not realize the danger of the tri-leafed needled branches over-hanging a tempting scenic path to the serene babbling brook. In this little visited back area of this "pleasant park", it was amazingly peaceful, relaxing, serene, verdant & pleasant, until I foolishly decided to check out the Arroyo Grande Creek, for signs of aquatic life. I hoped to get a bottle of creek water & mud to explore for Protozoa, Rotifiers, Nematodes, etc., with my "new" lab grade vintage Microscope. The short path to the creek was covered with some leaves. Whoops!! While in the process of falling, in front of my eyes, there appeared to be a rather large branch to grab. It also appeared to be "hairy"& my brain made a rapid calculation of the risks vs. benefits of such a grab. My brain miscalculated, since it was too fast for my higher cognitive functions to properly evaluate. Should I risk grabbing a solid looking branch that looked suspiciously "hairy", but may break my fall? It did not slow my fall, since it was a vine that moved freely. I immediately regretted grabbing it since I could feel 100's of tiny needles puncture my fingers & hands. As I scampered up, I had immediate severe searing pain. I immediately called for my wife's help and even thought of going to the ER. We walked over to a bench, where we tried to pick off many dozens of these super-fine hair-like broken off needles [which I later found out to be called Trichomes per Wikipedia { https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichome }]. While this likely helped limit the severity, the pain became more intense, as the toxins injected themselves. Even with hours of Internet searching on the amazing plethora of various toxic or needle plants, complete with both my pics and internet pics, I am still not sure what this plant was. Trichomes are amazingly intricate plant defenses that reappear in diverse species all over the world. They function as micro-hypodermic needles that are designed by evolution to discourage foraging by animals or humans, and are highly effective, since no creature will ever forget an encounter. The Trichomes are complex systems & the needles are reinforced with glass or bone-like substances. The are not only designed to penetrate the skin, but are also designed to inject various toxins, while breaking off too! The real problem is there is a wide range of either known or poorly classified toxins/irritants in the fluid [in nano-liters], which not only immediately evoke severe pain, but persist for hours to even months! The fluid can include a range of substances that can include acids, Neurotoxins, & even anti-Cancer compounds! Treatment is perplexing, even after a consult with a pharmacist. She recommended a topical anti-histamine & steroid. Neither helped much. Other sources recommend washing, assuming a topical exposure to the irritant [e.g. Urushiol] like those in Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac, which is not the case with Trichome injuries, which are injected/embedded toxins. As a kid, I did have one painful unforgettable run-in with a Stinging Nettle type plant on my cousin's farm in Leighton, PA. In those days, there was no Urgent Care! Anyway, after tons of pain, steroid, & antihistmine Rx, the situation improved. There was no visible rash, but various pains, itching, & even neuropathy lasted a few days! In any case, BEWARE of the many plants of that line this Creek's bank. Nettles have been used throughout history ranging from food to medicine. Some compounds are effective against some cancers! Ref.: https://wildflowerfinder.org.uk/Flowers/N/Nettle(Stinging)/Nettle(Stinging).htm : "...It is claimed by some texts that the bicyclic octapeptide moroidin is also found in nettle stings, and that it is this compound that is responsible for most of the pain and redness of nettle rash. It was first discovered in the trichomes of Laportea moroides (hence the name), otherwise known as the Gympie Bush, with which contact is a far more terrifying ordeal than is Stinging Nettle, for the painful rash can last for months, or even forever, and there is no cure. Moroidin has anti-mitotic activity because it strongly inhibits the polymerization of tubulin, meaning it interferes with cell division."

Who knew there was a snappy little neighborhood way back in them thar hills, let alone a snazzy…read morelittle park? It's got everything you need: green space, basketball courts, barbecue space, seating, parking, very clean bathrooms, trees. Plus my cousin and her daughter my new cousin live nearby; they're special because this is the first time in my life I remember the birth of the original cousin and that cousin's child, my second cousin and my second cousin once removed, respectively.

Great park recently updated. Bathrooms, picnic tables, basketball court, grass area. Minimal shade.read more

The bathroom was very clean. My kids had so much fun! Highly recommend.. will be bringing my kids…read moreback.

I saw the sign on the side of the road and we stopped. The season for the monarch Butterflies to be…read morehere was already over. I just wanted to explore. It is a beautiful sight if you love nature. It is a short trail if you don't go down to the beach from the trail. We just walk around the area. It is lovely walk and we saw some critters and birds there. We were able to learn of the story and the purpose of it. You can even become a Monarch Hero by helping the cause. Highly recommend. You can scan the QR code and start your donations too. I am planning to comeback when the season starts. I would love to see the butterflies.

I unfortunately did not get her name but the very nice lady behind the counter was very patient…read morewith me, answered all of my questions and gave me contact info for additional concerns. Restrooms kept very neat and product availability was of a nice variety.

This is a cute little park, part of the town that resembles somewhat of a hallmark movie. The…read moregazebos where you find your love sitting there waiting.... lol... It's just behind the main strip of downtown Arroyo Grande. There's a parking lot that turns into a farmers market on a certain day. It's not a big park but does pack a punch. You're greeted with the gazebo which was what we saw walking by. Then theres a bridge that crosses from the park to the other side to the neighborhood. Looking down from the bride, there's a little creek below with what looks somewhat like a trail. Not really for hiking but I'm sure a walking trail. There's stairs that will take you down to the creek area which is covered in greenery. I'm sure there's loads of mosquitoes so be prepared. The park, quaint and cute. Not majorly big but does pack a punch with its size. It still pretty mellow even though on the side is the main road with shops and restaurants.

This quaint little park, which is a delightful added attraction to Arroyo Grande's Village…read morewonderful Saturday Farmer's Market at noon, provides a pleasant spot for a break or a snack. There are a few benches and even picnic tables, that make it easy to eat some of the offerings from either the Farmer's Market, or some of the nearby locals stores that line this amazingly serene village. There are a plethora of restaurants, a coffee house, an ice-cream shop, pizza places, "vintage" ole school butcher, & baker/ Eclair Shop. There are also a ton of cool antique shops, gift shops, vine tasting shops and more. You can easily spend a good part of the day exploring this unique area & it is far more quaint than either downtown SLO or nearby downtown Pismo. This old restored cool slightly scary swinging bridge is rather unique [a capacity of only 5 people & was originally built by an land owner without any rails!] and leads one to yet another little park [ Heritage Square which has a small children area] on the other end [where there are also sometimes some community events]. There is also a local historical barn museum [ South County Historical Society ] complete with a model T & ~100 year old tractor/printing press & more, on the other side. The bridge overlooks the waters of AG creek and there are paths which hug this quite lazy serene creek. They are rather hazardous, since the fence is composed of fairly rotten wood...so please use caution. There are stairs down to the creek area at least two points [ one is at the little known Kiwanis Park {also with a few picnic tables & a creek view}, which is right next to the cool historic Arroyo Grande Bridge] along this back Olohan Alley. Off peak, you will see alot of colorful semi-wild Roasters. At the center of this small park, is a charming rotunda which sometimes has live music for those in the area for the Farmer's Market. While sometimes you can also find Artwork for sale in this area, it varies as does the vendor selection. There are some steadfast regular local AG, or other farmers, who come here almost every Saturday at Noon, year round. Some do the huge Sat. AM Farmer's Market in SLO @8AM [in Madonna Plaza near the Dollar Tree] first & then come here to sell the rest at noon here. While sometimes you can find baked goods here, you can always find freshly baked Eclairs, cupcakes, bread, and more at Eclair bakery just two blocks away. You can also frequent the amazing 100+ year old AG Butcher shop and either get their signature housemade smoked products/sausages, or get a fresh huge Tri-tip sandwich to eat in one of the nearby parks....like this one. Needless to say, AG village is home to a nice eclectic assortment of restaurants and shops that are so pleasant and enticing. In general, people here are very friendly and the whole place seems almost utopian...except it does cost money. Fortunately, prices are quite fair in general. Centennial Park is one of the many great cool features in AG Village that makes this area one of the local favorites. This park also has a cool history and even contains a time capsule to be opened in the future. The seemly "indigenous" rooster population is somewhat of a mystery. The local newspapers think that these guys have been abandoned here. They usually do not bother anyone and do add some color, mystery, and character to this area. I must have been here a zillion times, but only now I had noticed that I could not find a listing. While this could be redundant, I apologize. Thank you & please enjoy! BTW- On 8AM Wednesdays, there is yet another AG Farmers Market, but it is way down on Grande Ave. in the same Plaza as the Dollar Tree & Smart & Final.

Beautiful clean park amazing structures. Went to a birthday party loved zip line adults can have…read morefun to

A cute little hidden neighborhood Park, named after the Chumash, with some nice surprises!…read more If you are looking for a serene break from the madness of the across the 101 Pismo Outlet complex & have kids who need to burn some energy, this is a great safe spot [but beware of POISON OAK & the hidden POND(s)]. Likewise, if you are older, the 1 mile dirt valley hiking trail uphill is a nice diversion. Fortunately for all, the Bathrooms are decent, and there are picnic tables too. The playground is far nicer than what you would expect and have floor cushions all the way around. There is the usual Jungle Gym theme plus some swings. All seems to be designed for safety, but just outside there are warning signs for Poison Oak, and the land dips into a small stream, a marsh, and a pond.... so you still have to keep an eye on little ones. There is no fence to prevent wandering here. The hiking trail is quite modest, but since it is uphill & about a mile, you can get your cardio. This is a valley, so it can be prone to some flooding in the wet season. The trail is verdant & it is super-nice until you hit an abrupt end at a private ranch...but fear not...use your Goggle & you can see a plethora of other "local's only" Parks & much longer hiking trails in or near this area. As you head down this trail during the late afternoon, you can see the sparkling Pacific over the Pismo Outlet stores. This hidden Park is an ideal get away from the mad crowds of the Outlet stores. Next to the Outlet stores is an open mall with a great Bagel shop, a Pie shop, a Pizza shop, & the Cal-Fresh Supermarket has decent take out meals/sandwiches/food bar. You then, just have to drive just across the overpass, make a left onto Jamesway, and on your immediate right, you can find this Picnic & kid friendly park. Since it is rather hidden, it is so easy to miss, so look at your GPS map. This idea is a far nicer & healthier choice than to join the multitude at the crappy fast-food places next to the Outlet stores. Of course, you can also get take out junk food & bring that here, but please do not litter. I have no clue as to why I missed reviewing this place years ago, but here it is. If you are curious & into local history, you can also explore the side streets, for the even more hidden, Price House & "Historical Price House Park". You can look at both the Yelp Park listing & "Anniversary Price House" listing for my pics & details. Visits to inside the restored Price House happen from time to time, but you need to be either a donor, get emails, or check out facebook to be aware. While I lucked out & had a short personal tour for helping out, the house itself is not open to the public. The Park is open and is quite quiet, but there are no facilities. It does have nice wildflowers in the Spring. All of these local Parks are surrounded by rampant over-development....some of which polluted the local streams & marshes beyond repair. Anyway, this is a quiet neighborhood park, so please be good citizens. Thanks & enjoy!

Who would know that a park & a trail are "hiding" in plain sight,…read moresmack dab in the virtual middle of the City of AG, & is only feet away from AG's Saturday Farmer's Market? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coolness factors: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1) Serene break from the hub-bub above. 2) A Mini-Valley within the valley. 3) A fair number of areas where the stream "Babbles". 4) About 4 wooden picnic tables with BBQs on the stream banks. 5) Heavily forested with tons of greenery. 6) Has a trail from one end (under the Vintage Bridge), under the cool swinging bridge, all the way to under the Mason St. Bridge. 7) It seems to go hand in hand with the "topside" Centennial Park, where AG's Roasters "sing". 8) Few people use it, so it is a peaceful place...(on a Saturday afternoon) 9) Lots of greenery which is hard to capture with pics alone...it is worth a careful walk thru. 10) It is interesting to see the undersides of these very interesting bridges. ~~~~~ Uncool factors (with some suggestions): ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1) Some, likely kids, have carved or wrote graffiti on some of the trees & have littered. The type of defacing public property & nature is especially horrid in such an upscale neighborhood. Ideas: _______________________ A) Renovate the old Hoosegrow Jail up the hill to accommodate errant kids, or another venue to "scare them straight". B) A longgggggg visit to California Men's Colony, with a hefty fee of lets say $1k+, for the parents would be a very practical idea. The fine could be on a sliding scale. C) Several weekends of "cleaning duty" of the park while wearing neon pink jumpsuits & giving speeches at local schools (along with listing their family's surname) would likely raise public awareness & possibly theirs. D) Use special hidden "wildlife" detection cameras to catch offenders. _______________________ 2) Some hazardous areas of the trail have broken & rotting fences that someone...especially either the younger or older crowd could potentially fall a dozen feet or more. A) The park could use better community support. After all, AG is a high income area, & some of the area schools could sponsor nature hikes along with cleaning duties. The combo of awareness, money, volunteers, peer pressure (including on adults & parents), could help. ______________________ 3) Sadly, there did not seem to be any "life" in the stream (i.e. fish, frogs, etc..), it is unclear whether this is due to seasonal water flow changes, pollution, or other factors. It is hard to makes suggestions in this case. ~~~~~~~~~~ In summary, For both locals & visitors alike, this park is a nice alternative to having an impromptu picnic from Farmer's Market goodies or take-out treats from AG Village shops. One can easily imagine getting a Tri-tip or other sandwich from the AG Butcher Shop, some fresh Veges & Fruits from the FM, & some Cupcakes/ Eclairs from their quaint bakery. Or simply get take out eats from the surrounding restaurants. (There could also be some sort of honors system donation box at the entrance).

The Kiwanis Park is a cute little pocket park that is hidden from View. Drop down by the creek from…read morethe parking in the village and you will find an array of picnic tables. a walk by the creek lots of birds in the bush and in the trees. And even more peaceful place near the peaceful of Village Arroyo Grande