Wow what a great park. We stopped by to check out the out the play ground, and there was also a…read morehuge panda event. Which resulted in the playground being loaded with children and families having fun and relaxing in the cool breeze. There are ton of play activities for the kids: blue climbing mountain with slides, cool spaceship looking merry go rounds, swings, climbing, obstacle courses, etc. There are tons of tables, benches, and lots of shady areas for picnics or relaxing while the kids play. It was awesome to find this playground ride down the road from where we were staying. Too bad this is our last full day in San Diego.

This is a big park with a lot of grass area, a fountain, basketball and pickle ball courts, plus an…read moreoff leash dog park. What more can you ask for? What about great views of the harbor and city skyline on the other side? Yup it has that too. I come here many times with my dogs, as the dog park is a decent size for medium dogs to run around in. The dog area may not have grass, but it has dirt, and is usually kept clean. I actually prefer the dirt compared to artificial turf. Something to note is that there is only one park, so big dogs are combined with small ones. Theres a small obstacle course for dogs to jump and run through. And for the humans, there's also a few benches on the side to sit at.

The most amazing park my toddler and I have ever had the pleasure of visiting- thus far!!!…read more As we were driving to Old Town, we passed by a few playgrounds prompting my little monster's request for some play time. After we were doing doing some basic tourist-y things, I hopped on Yelp in search of a few parks located withing the vicinity. Maruta Gardner Playgound seemed to be the most entertaining and appropriate for my wild child. Parking was plentiful and the size of this particular playground was great. Not only was the look and design very unique, you really couldn't ask for a better view. Seating was plentiful and again, the design of things were so cool. Shade is easily found and the play structure is great for children + adults of all ages. Lastly, there are restrooms and water fountain located not too far. Shout out to Ms. Maruta Gardner!! My daughter and I thank you because this place wouldn't have been possible without you. Your dedications and love for your community was undeniable. Thank you for beautifying everything around you and rest in paradise. 5/5 Stars!! Definitely a must if you are in San Diego!!

My kiddo loves obstacle course type playgrounds, par-core, all the things, so I googled what was…read morenear us and spotted this place. Soo cute in person, big playground, lots of space, grassy area to the little pond lake thing to walk around. Also the parking lot was really big lots of shade. We had a fun morning.

I always have a positive experience at this clean and safe park filled with rich history. It's the…read moreperrrfect size for a neighborhood park.There's always something fun going on...a party...an event by local businesses...an activity from a FB group...a picnic since there's tables scattered around...a concert...you name it. The majority of the times, I'm people watching, walking, reading/relaxing, and/or taking nature pictures. It's sooo green with grass, trees and flowers. You'll see a beauuutiful view of Mission Valley. For the kiddos, there are playground with slides, swing set, and climbing. It's dog friendly too but have your fur babies on leash. The only down side is no public restrooms.

Really nice neighborhood park in University Heights! They have a large open grass area, nice…read moreplaygrounds, sand pits, picnic tables, and chess tables. The only downside is there are no public restrooms.

We took our girls here and was a bit disappointed overall. It's a small playground at the end of…read morethe street with a big fence separating the freeway below. Large chunks of the rubbery floor were missing. Leaves, needles and sticks were everywhere and plenty of moisture got built up on the structure so luckily we had a towel to wipe some of it off the slides. There's a path where we saw lots of dog owners and dogs walking and they used the trash can at the playground to drop off the dogs poop, so there was a pervasive feces smell at the playground. While the structure was appropriate for the 2-5 year age group, it didn't feel safe or sanitary given that kids could run into the street or accidentally step in or put dog poop in their mouths.

Tweet Street Park is located Downtown San Diego in Cortez Hill on 9th and Date right off the 163…read morefreeway. It's a lovely small community park for children ages 2-5. I have been coming to this park for years since its very peaceful and great for younger kids to get out and play without always trying to find your kids in larger parks and always hovering over them making sure there safe. It offers street parking around all the condos and has 7 chairs to sit at under shade provided by the trees. There is a small trail to walk on with bicycle parking as well. The children park has 2 swings for toddler's and slides. It offers 3 bouncy springers along with ABC's and a planet universe chart for kids to learn and play at the same time. Tweet Street Park is great for smaller younger kids without always worrying about your kids safety since there always insight. It's always great to come out here in this beautiful San Diego weather and watch your kids get active and play.

Love love love this sturdy, well made, accessible park. The options for kids of all abilities is…read moreamazing, and should be highlighted. I'm kicking myself for not taking better pictures. Next time, promise! We bring my daughter here to get her energy out when we come to Sea World, and honestly, I always find myself wishing Fresno would put something like this in. There are two areas and it's unclear if it's all Tecolote or another park all together but you can't miss the options. Large grass area. This one is further from restrooms but the area more south (that doesn't have the outdoor gym equipment) is right next to a children's restroom -all individual locking stalls. Hand washing station outside. We love these parks!!

This park is so much fun! Best to come early or on a weekday because the parking is a bit small and…read morefills pretty quick. The playground is HUGE! There's one on each end of the bay and both have a ton of fun stuff for the kids to do. The far end even has some workout equipment for adults. You get an awesome breeze from the bay and a beautiful view ahead of you of the waters. They even have 2 little zip lines which the kids adore. Just a great way to spend the day. I'd give 5 stars of there was more parking but otherwise its a great place to visit. A bit hard to watch the kids since its so big but highly recommend!

It was a much needed break after a slow start I the day…read more The kiddo tired himself around playing on the swings, the monkey bars, the ladders and the slides. Loved those sandpits with wobbly ladybug, fish and a hippo. Counting and oohing over planes landing was a bonus. Being a long weekend it was a long wait and challenge to find the parking. But we did and couldn't walk past the playground to head to balboa park. Definitely recommend to all the parents with kids who need to let that energy burn and get that nap or bedtime on time!!

The playground was nice but could use some light maintenance. There were cobwebs in some corners of…read morethe playground that we avoided. Also had to pay for parking in which I donʻt recall doing before. Parking was $10.

Civita Park in Mission Valley has quickly become one of my go-to spots, especially since it's just…read morea short drive from home. It's super accessible with ample parking, and I love that there are multiple entry points and routes you can take depending on how long of a walk you're in the mood for. This park truly has something for everyone. There's a splash pad, basketball courts, a great playground for kids, and even a giant chess game, which is such a fun and unique touch. It's also an amazing place to walk your dog--I bring mine here all the time, and he absolutely loves all the open grass and the variety of paths we can explore. One of my favorite features is the set of stairs that lead up toward the residential areas and the dog park. If you take them all the way up, you're rewarded with really pretty views at the top, which makes the little climb totally worth it. Overall, Civita Park is clean, well-designed, and perfect whether you're looking to be active or just enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors. Definitely a Mission Valley gem!

Pros: Spacious, plenty of walking paths, with nice clean facilities, which include 2 family…read morebathrooms with baby diaper changing stations and several drinking fountains. There's also a row of small fountains for kids to play, run through and splash in. Cons: It's a really nice park ON A COOL DAY. Lately, with temperatures 10 to 19° above "normal average" - or maybe it's just the new normal - it's hard to recall the last time we got to experience a cool day. But here, the way the gazebos, tables, and benches are set up reflects a pretty severe case of denial that this is Southern California, and not quite within walking distance from the beach. It WILL get hot whenever it damn pleases, with or without notice. It did so in February already, in case you missed it. We came a few times for the farmers market. Both days were unfortunately " 80°F" her weather report, which in reality feels like 92°F, and we had to scramble to find a little bit of shade, so that we could eat our street food without passing out from heat stroke. We huddled awkwardly on the curb under a small tree. Other people passing by with food in their hands looked at us with envy. NOT A SINGLE PERSON sat on the readily available benches with tables, because they were in the blazing sun, yet lacked any shade. Never mind an umbrella, not even holes to put one in!! Denial much?? It's really sad, because it's a beautiful place. It just DESPERATELY needs more shade for the visitors to feel comfortable without clinging to trees or the bathroom walls.

Two nice newer playgrounds. One for 2-5 years old and another for older kids with more agility…read more The swings were all up and needed some work.

I've been here a couple of times recently. There are plenty of play structures, with something for…read moreevery kid. There are benches adjacent, but no picnic tables. The surroundings are beautiful with pine trees and plenty of grass. There's even a bathroom about 100 yards away. The only thing sketchy would be the potential for families to get accosted by the "unhoused". I haven't seen any real issues when I've been there though. In fact, there were a bunch of joggers and people walking their dogs on my last visit, so it was a very nice atmosphere.