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    Richard T. Steed Memorial Park

    3.2 (22 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Nick A.

    Plenty of things to use at this nature feel park. Got pickleball, skating, plus more here to do. Cool vibes to be doing life with friends and family.

    Group, center of pic @ Field 3 of Richard T Steed Park, San Clemente, drinking alcohol & swearing continuously. Elderly & children nearby

    While the baseball fields are well maintained we had a bad experience there tonite, 11/16/24. Our Grandson is playing in a baseball tournament and was playing on Field 2 at 5pm. At about 6pm a couple of parents and ourselves began hearing loud, boisterous voices swearing continuously. We observed that there were 3 or 4 families sitting on the 3rd base side of field 3 who were drinking out of cans and bottles (probably beer or other alcoholic beverages based on their behavior). 3 or 4 of the men in the group were the ones responsible for this behavior. None of the concerned parents could find a Park Staff person who was responsible for controlling the behaviour and drinking of alcohol by visitors. There were young and old passing by these people, lots of young children playing nearby, hearing this terribly unacceptable adult language. We would like to know who to contact should we observe the drinking of alcohol and swearing again? The San Clemente police? Park administration? If people want to use public facilities they should conform to better standards. Not trying to solve this problem results in advancing the normalization of such behavior. Please let me know who to contact ASAP. We have another game tomorrow but will discuss using this facility with our Coaching Staff.

    Misguided sign. Park amenities are not available for you enjoyment without reservation.

    Beautiful park BUT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Even though the sign says otherwise. You cannot use the playground or most of the amenities without a permit. You cannot make a reservation. Waste of tax dollars. CHANGE THE SIGN!

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    Doug S.

    Great park. Nice facilities, however they don't allow outside coolers or food. I think it is an effort to make money at the overpriced snack bar, but I think it simply creates animosity amongst the families coming to watch their kids. Also there are bouncers at the gate to ensure even gatorade isn't smuggled in. There's a $2 cover charge which I can accept a lot more than the cooler and food restrictions. Without the restrictions, this park would be an easy 5 star.

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    Fernando C.

    Baseball fields are nice and they have good seating. The bad part is they don't allow outside food or even drinks to get in the park. This sucks because you have to end up buying from the overpriced snack bar. The bathrooms were a bit dirty.

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    I found the softball fields to be in great condition. The park looked great. Not a lot of shade but there is some

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    Nice fields , very clean, except your not allowed food,drinks, and coolers inside bummer. but overall great fields to play on

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    The facility is nice and beautiful, but need a major inprovement in there restroom and keeping them clean if you are going to charge

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    Awesome playground! Looks like a mini-golf course :-)

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    Awesome playground! Looks like a mini-golf course :-)

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