I don't visit Simi Valley very often, but whenever I do, I always make sure to stop by this park. I was there recently for a baby shower, but I've also been with my kids countless times. The park has plenty of parking and large open spaces where everyone can run around and burn off their energy. There are also several bathroom facilities, making it convenient for families. In the summer, when the heat kicks in, they have a splash pad to help stay cool, and there are always plenty of ducks to watch, adding a little extra joy to the experience. read more

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I love Lemon Park Its the best park ever and there was two playgrounds one small one big and it has a beautiful waterfall yes the pretty sight it's a great park you should definitely check this out if you're not in Simi come down over here and check this park out it's great!!! read more

Just wanted to update that the splash pad is currently up a running. It shuts down for one hour daily from 2p-3pm but operates 11a-7p (could be 10a but I haven't been out here that early) The playground has also been fixed for the longest time they had slides that were blocked off for being broken. It's a great place to bring the kids and dogs. read more

Rancho Tapo Community Park - Splash pad - Parks Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Great park for kids. Lots of room, great equipment, splash pad and more. Pickle ball, basketball, bocce ball, and so on

Rancho Tapo Community Park is top notch especially for families, kids and those who appreciate the outdoors. The have tons of grass fields for running around, tossing the ball, walking the pets and lounging about. Very nice spot for a picnic with plenty of parking. They even have covered benches and tables with BBQ pits though when we went the area was reserved for a party. The water playground/splash area is perfect for a hot day for kids and adults to walk through. I believe the water is on from 11 am to 7 pm daily with a small grab in-between around 230ish to 330ish for service and/or to limit water waste. There is also playground equipment, of course just catty-corner to the water play place. RTC Park has areas for all types of sports including baseball fields and an amazing pond filled with ducks you can walk around and take in even more of Rancho Tapo. The restrooms are pretty well kept up as is the entire park itself. Would definitely come here with or without my friends and their kids, but everyone had a blast. We brought tacos and juice laid out the blanket and the time just flew by. Definitely a fun outdoor area year around, but summer vibes are the best vibes. read more

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Beautiful park, with lots of activities around and a lovely fountain. Reason for the low rating is because of the PARK-RANGERS. that roam Simi. They do not have the ability to intuitively judge a situation. They give NO warnings, only tickets. It's like they find any reason to write you a ticket (that costs wayyy more than it should be for something so minuscule) maybe bc they're miserably bored or just need to meet some sort of quota. With respect, I have encountered not a single kind or helpful park ranger in Simi, let's please fix this. Was parked here at around 9:45 pm, when a PArkRanGeR pulled up behind me saying park closes at 10. But as i proceeded to leave, he stopped me saying he has to write me a ticket for being parked there after hours. Really?!? Wasn't even at the park or doing anything malicious, so a bit bizarre if you ask me... oh and don't bother asking where the signs say "no parking" they will be rude saying "I'm not going to point them out to you" **only signs at the park are the park rules which you must GET OUT of your vehicle and go INTO the park to see them. This is MISLEADING and should be changed IMMEDIATELY . All in all, the park must really want your money because they will do anything to write you a ticket .. read more

It was a nice and big park. The parking is a little confusing it only has like 1 entrance and 1 exit at the main parking lot. There is a smaller parking lot that's kind of far away from everything but it's by the club that is there. It has a water fountain which is nice but the mist of the water does reach you. read more

Super fun place! Big beautiful mature shade trees. Very clean park and water fun! I look forward to returning with my grandsons!

Wanted to check out a new park today. The park is clean and nice. Plenty of parking. The SPLASH PAD is working! Definitely will be coming back to this park during the summer. read more

I came here solely for the splashpad and it did not disappoint. It is conveniently close to the parking lot and there is plenty of grass around the splashpad for parents to watch the kids. It is a single level splashpad which I think is safer for small kids. I let my two year old walk around without any issues. The splashpad is closed for am hour I believe from 230pm-330pm so that is important to know in case you show up around that time and are surprised. The rest of the park looks quite nice as well. It is very clean and very safe. read more

Rancho Tapo Community Park - Splahpad - Parks Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Great park for the kids Play area is nice Splash pad is fun for the kids Beautiful trees too read more

I'm training for a marathon and chose this park (I've only been here once before) for my half marathon run. It was such a beautiful park to run at! It had a clearly laid out trail for runners/walkers and I loved the sights. Kids playing on the playground, seeing the ducks, watching people play baseball on the field and pickle ball on the courts as I ran by was entertaining as well. It was well maintained and clean. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

Very impressed with this park in Simi. Great splash pad, playgrounds and reserved gazebo picnic tables for large groups. There's a large fountain area for meditation and lots of trees. Bathrooms, tennis courts, bocce court, basketball court, grass to pitch up volleyball game. Down the road is the city hall, police station and lots of places to grab a quick bite. Highly recommend this park for all. There's lots of grass to relax. I brought my own chair and I'm glad I did, the bench seating is limited. Beware the splash pad is seasonal and doesn't run consistent through out the day, it turns off for periods at a time (felt like an hour, not sure) and the kids just don't understand why the water stops when it's hot out and the water fun stops...otherwise this is a good opportunity for a snack and restroom break. Surprisingly, the restrooms were stocked with soap and TP. Also, there are two outside showers to rinse off, yay! read more

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We love to walk our dogs at the park. It is very spacious and neatly maintained. We do not have any young kids anymore but there is a lot of choices to occupy the family. We did take the kids there when they were younger. They truly enjoyed each visit. read more

Just came here for a play date and what in the world!? Let's get these slides fixed asap! It's summer, the kids are out and TWO out of the three play structures have plywood and a lil metal gate to close off where slides ought to be! read more

It's a great park. The kids enjoy it and it's peaceful. No one walking around barking at the children.

Awesome local park to get in a few laps around the track. There's the memorial pond that has ducks which is pretty cool. Literally a great location to play basketball, tennis, baseball and even soccer. I've moved all my exercising needs outdoors so this is one of my go-to spots to break a sweat. read more

Loved this park.Very clean and nice! The kids loved the splash pad. Definitely coming back.

An absolutely gorgeous park in Simi Valley! Here is what I love about Rancho Tapo Park: - Several standard length tennis courts - Two mini-tennis courts - At least 4 or 5 full size basketball courts - An exercise area with pull ups, rope climb, monkey bars and other training set ups - A mini-lake with a short waterfall - A memorial for our veterans - Two kids play areas. One for toddlers and one for slightly older kids - Running and walking path - Plenty of parking - Covered and non-covered picnic tables and some built in BBQs I love coming here and so do my kids. read more

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Beautiful a fun huge, this park offers not only several recreational opportunities for visitor, like tennis and bocce (rare), it has a gorgeous military memorial with plenty of park benches to gaze upon. The only reason this was not a 5 star is the following: Not enough convenient bathrooms, a few shady/druggies hanging around, geese crap was all over the place (no fault of the park), and I wish the play area wasn't designed strictly for toddlers! Wish there were more option for the older child. read more

Rancho Tapo Community Park - Parks Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I moved to Moorpark in 2001 and had no idea this park existed until two days ago, when my sister made the recommendation so that I could get some r&r time. Located right next to the Simi Valley Library and Police Department, the park is such a great place to escape the demands of every day life. I've been coming here on the daily to read, journal, and meditate. There are plenty of shady areas to lay out a blanket and relax, my favorite spot being right in front of the duck pond. The park itself is vast in space and very family-friendly. I imagine making a few rounds circling the park would make for a great workout, and the lack of hills would make it a fairly easy run. Glad this is just a fifteen minutes away from Moorpark....you'll see me often, Rancho Tapo Park! read more

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Simi has good family parks. This is a great park for the family. There is a baseball field, basketball, tennis, pickleball courts, kid's play equipment, water park area that opens during the summer months read more

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We love this park. Lots of green where to run and play a little soccer. Playground and splash pad during the hot summer. read more

Rancho Tapo Community Park - Parks Near Me - Simi Valley, California

My family comes here every year on Memorial Day. It's a perfect time to visit the area that honors our soldiers in all our nation's wars. There is a small lake next to it, and it's a quiet place to reflect. There is a large covered picnic area that you can reserve, as well as trees and an extensive grassy area. Definitely enough room for soccer, flag football, or just running around. There is a playground as well, but the bigger draw during hot weather is the splash pad. It opens in the afternoon on Memorial Day, and is usually full of kids having a great time. There's something for everyone at this park, and parking is easy. I highly recommend it. read more

Very nice park, came here for a morning walk and was quite surprised how clean and well kept this park is, excellent for a morning stroll and a few people walking their dogs, nice play area for kids and clean bathrooms, will be coming back more often to get some light exercise. read more

This is a very clean park with clean bathrooms. Grounds are well-maintained. We would come here with the whole extended family and friends for our nephews' birthday parties. You can reserved one of the pavilions for $75. When you come in to set up, the area is nice and clean and the surrounding trashcans are always emptied. There is a water play area, bocce ball (bring your own balls), and exercise equipment. Overall, all members from young to old seem to enjoy this park. read more

Beautiful park in Simi Valley. BF and I volunteered for the March of Dimes this past Saturday and the turnout was great! The park itself is gorgeous! Fun playgrounds, baseball field, basketball courts, tennis courts, tons of grassy areas with plenty of shade. The man-made lake is beautiful and home to many ducks and geese. I would come back here for a picnic and consider this for a kid's birthday venue! There's also plenty of parking in various lots and in neighboring residential streets. read more

I came here in September to have a picnic. It was very large and crowded but we managed to find a nice spot underneath a tree by the water. There were ducks and it was very calming to be there! There is a also a parking lot and bathrooms so extra points for that! read more

Very nice park, lots of shade, lots of ducks and geese in a duck pond. Veterans memorial part. Not as crowded as other comparable parks.

I love this park because of the following: -never ridiculous crowded -baseball fields with after hours lighting -4 full basketball courts with after hours lighting -tennis courts with after hours lighting -playground and pond for the kiddos -trail and some outdoor exercise equipment (pull up bars, monkey bars, parallel bars etc,..) to run some circuits. -water fountains and bathrooms. If any of those things sound appealing to you, then it is worth a visit! read more

Always clean, splash pad is our summer place to be. Always nice shade areas. The bath rooms are always clean.

Kids ride their bikes and skateboards and some people throw trash everywhere. This is happening at most of the parks in Simi now.

Found this splash pad on Yelp after our local spot on Mason was stopped from opening by the city. This park had good parking, and big trees with lots of shade to put a blanket down. The splash pad was in good shape and had things for both my 4 and 1.5 year old boys to enjoy. They also enjoyed walking around the duck pond across the way in the park. Fun spot to stay and have a picnic and play for a few hours. read more

I may be biased since I have been going to this park my whole life, but it is a really nice space to enjoy the outdoors in Simi Valley. This park has a huge pond, 2 playgrounds, basketball courts, some exercise-type equipment, a war memorial, covered and uncovered picnic areas, and a baseball field. I'd say that is a pretty functional public space. It is a really nice place to walk around a few laps, there are also folks who bike there with their kids, but it works because there is a gravel/dirt path next to the regular sidewalk paths. A nice place to have a picnic, walk dogs (though I don't know the rules on this), or just laze around. read more

*I'm rating the splash pad* I've gone two previous times and my 1 year old loved it. I invited two young family members to go and they were hyped up and excited. We got there at 1:30 and the water was shut off, the schedule says the water turns on at 11am to 2:30 then to 3:30 and to the evening. We assumed it turned off an hour early and waited till 2:30 and nothing. We hung out to eat and play and 3:45 still nothing, I felt really bad since I hyped up my nieces to go and they were really disappointed as well as mamy other kids. Horrible horrible horrible. read more

Great park! The spray ground shit I off at 5:30 which was a bummer but the park has a ton to offer!

Evenings at Lemon Park (Rancho Tapo) are like my visit to Madrid Spain (Parque Reterio). There are kids running around happy everywhere riding bikes, chasing, LAUGHING and parents relaxing around too. There are grandparents enjoying the trees, benches and the memorial for our Veterans is beautiful. read more

Beautiful park! great for having parties here in the reserved pavilion area. Staff is very helpful and great at keeping the area clean. No hassles with power, water, or food! Open area for kids to run around and no issues with noise complaints! Check out pictures from the party we planned for a High School Graduation to get an idea of how easy this park is to use for big parties! http://polkadotsandpurses.blogspot.com/2013/07/colorful-celebration-graduation-2013.html Loved this place! read more

I play at the softball fields every tuesday and the staff that sets up the fields is always so helpful, best softball field Ive played on. Last tuesday I went to the duck pond and fed the ducks, it was nice since I didn't see a lot of people there and I could relax read more

I took my dog and my daughter here and it just about has everything you'd need in a park. It's never overly crowded and the ducks at the fountain are pretty awesome. I can't see anything wrong with this place. Give it a shot, you won't regret it. read more