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    Veteran's Park Recreation Center

    4.4 (19 reviews)

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    Lots of lights for the park in the evening
    Sara P.

    This park is awesome. Lots of great lighting for evening winter play. Wear something warm and watch your kids tire themselves out. My 4 year had a great time, the structure is slightly advanced for him, but he still had fun.

    KJ L.

    Writing to post about the awesome new playground renovation here! State of the art equipment first of its kind that promotes a new level of accessibility!

    I knew my Yelp wristband would come in handy for something!
    Joanne B.

    Badminton anyone? Heck yeah! I've been frequenting this rec center once a week during the work week for the last month because my friends and I are starting to play badminton again. I have to admit, I really sucked at this game eons ago, but after picking up the racquet many years later, I improved on my game big time. Holler. I don't know the official rules of how to play the game, but I don't care, give me the birdie and I'll swing that sucker in the air...it's the perfect stress reliever and quite the workout. Other than badminton on certain days, they have a variety of other activities that I find interesting. Who knows, maybe I'll sign up for Zumba or salsa lessons. It's there and it looks like fun! Veteran's Park has something for everyone: basketball courts, baseball fields, skate park, gym, indoor table games and other classes that I might hit up soon if my busy schedule permits. It's nice to see that people in this crazy world still enjoy doing recreational stuff like this. I for one will make it a point to get my physical fitness in check now that I'm becoming older and wiser. Well maybe not wiser, but who cares. Let's go and play now.

    Taking my "Golden Retriever" Gandhi out for a walk & a morning snack.
    Andy M.

    It's a chill little park. I come here just to walk my dog or for my kids to play on the playground. They have a small dog park it's ok when there's not a lot of people there. I live across the street so it's convenient for me. Which is good cuz there parking is not that good. They got a softball/baseball field but no home run fence which bothers me. This park is good to just chill or walk your doggie but I wouldn't use it to have a party or an event. They do have a little section for the skater kids so expect to smell weed in the air. And they got a good little size basketball court. The recreation center inside has events like karate & dance for kids so check it out. And what I love bout this park it's really clean & peaceful that's always a plus for parks & me.

    Tae kwon do class for kids :)
    Lauren M.

    I take James here on Fridays and Saturdays for his Tae Kwon Do class. Its cute watching the kids run laps and do their kicks. I've noticed a lot of people taking classes here for fun, including adults. There are hip hop classes, belly dancing, karate, arts and crafts, and more, and prices are usually $32 for a couple of months. There's also a rock climbing wall and a huge baseball/softball field, as well as a little park for kids to play. Great for picnics. Check it out.

    No grass, but not bad

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    nice park, quiet and clean. Went here for the basketball courts and close to my house.

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    Natalie is the best, super nice and attentive. She made us feel very welcome! Thankful for her great customer service

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    Very cool spot l! Came to a bday party here, it even had a Dog park. Bathrooms are dirty:(

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    Beautiful scenery with covered seating areas as well as a large open field plus basketball courts.

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    Explorer Park

    Explorer Park

    4.1
    (17 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Nice open park, with two playgrounds. One is for older kids with lots of things to climb on and two…read moreswings. The tot playground is still decent for younger kids. Ample room to run around, play soccer or basketball on the court. There is. A nice track/sidewalk that goes around the loop. Only downside, no bathrooms.

    7/19/23 First time here, looking for a place to walk my dog that is cool and shady amidst this…read morepending heatwave! Here are my first impressions... Pros: *YES!!! Lots of shade and cool at around 5p in July! *Not terribly crowded when we walked here...hidden gem! *Good sized grassy area to set up sports practice, have a picnic, or rest awhile...when I was here there was a kids soccer camp with just 2 groups of kiddos CONS: *Cobwebs in the drinking fountain near the playground...bring your own water! (See picture) *Cobwebs in the doggie poo bag dispenser....please remember to bring your own bags and pick up after your pup! (See picture) NOTES: *Yelp map does not take you to the park....it takes you about 0.5 miles past to a random intersection. (See pictures) After posting this review, I will let Yelp know. Use directions from the CV Parks & Rec website instead (https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/public-works/parks/locations-features-amenities-photos/explorer-park) *I didn't see a parking lot...I parked on the street as did others. Parking was not a problem when I was here. Can't say for sure on holidays.

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    Otay Lakes County Park

    Otay Lakes County Park

    4.4
    (38 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    We booked space #1 for our baby shower and it was the best choice. It allowed up to 100 people with…read morevery minimal restrictions and it cost less than $250 for the whole day! The space overlooks the water and is the first space you'll see driving up. It's a bit secluded from the rest of the park allowing you to have a more private event with your guests. We ended up having just 40 people attend our baby shower, but with the ample space, it allowed us to fully decorate the space and bring separate tables for desserts and welcome table. The stage space was perfect for the photo backdrop and everything came out so beautifully. Highly recommend this space for any events, even a small outdoor wedding. Check-in was super easy and we were allowed music, decors, and even alcohol on site. Some of us came an hour early to start the decorations and stayed an hour later to clean up, but you can access your space anytime between 9-5:30pm. Everything was perfect. Our event was only 4 hours so it was more than enough time to come early to set up and fully clean up after. Restrooms are super clean, park is well maintained with rangers on-site. Parking is $5 all day and plenty of our things for guests to do such as playground for the kids or the open grass area to run around in or nice hiking trails all around for a quick exploring.

    My niece has here bridal shower here and it was beautiful out there. The grounds are well kept, it…read moreis about a mile off the main road. You do have to pay $5 to park.

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    J Street Marina Bayside Park

    J Street Marina Bayside Park

    4.5
    (59 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    There's a lot to do at this beautiful park. It has a view…read moreof the bay, south from Imperial Beach and north to Coronado, ample walkways for running, walking, strolling, etc. There's almost always an offshore breeze here, so it's popular with kite flyers. Adjacent to the Chula Vista Marina, Yacht Club, and an RV park. There are sculptures, playgrounds, picnic tables, gazebos, fishing piers, an exercise station, and the Bayshore bikeway path. If you accidentally end up spending the day here, have no fear because there are public restrooms here! The kids used to love to walk along the bay and play in the sand, or feed the many birds that flock here. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in town.

    One of the oldest parks in the South Bay. Been coming here for years, there is 2 of them in between…read morethem there's a restaurant. Both parks are good for parties & hangouts & BBQ's. When I was a kid most Easter's & Birthday parties were here. One park has a pier to fish the other has a loading deck for boats. When I was a teenager I came here as well but not for family gatherings but to hang out with friends. And it's a good spot to bring girls late at night & you know....play BINGO in the back seat :) the first park has alot of parking spots for that. Now that I'm a dad & family man I come again for birthday parties & also just to hang with family to grill & see the low riders on weekends. My favorite reason to come tho is to see the Sunsets with my daughters, have a late picnic, listen to music & just watch the sun set, love it. Me & my family's favorite park in the South Bay hands down. Now with the Gaylord Resort next door the park looks better & is extended. We will continue to go & see those sunsets & one day I'll bring my grandkids here too. See you soon J Street Park.

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    Chilling at the park with the homie Gina & her daughter for a fundraiser & enjoying the car clubs, good & vibes
    Chilling at the park with the homie Gina & her daughter for a fundraiser & enjoying the car clubs, good & vibes
    Chula Vista s try at the large Convention Center and the hotel combo with a long way off in the polluted air.
    Chula Vista s try at the large Convention Center and the hotel combo with a long way off in the polluted air.
    Mendez fam just chilling on Father's Day with pop :)

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    Mendez fam just chilling on Father's Day with pop :)
    Pepper Park

    Pepper Park

    4.1
    (28 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    Such a good time!!…read more ​This is a newly renovated park that is perfect for families! The pirate-themed play structures are super cool, and the kids absolutely enjoyed running and climbing. There are plenty of activities to choose from, including a splash pad, sand play, a huge grassy area for running or flying kites, kayaking, and fishing. There is also plenty of shade for both kids and adults at the picnic tables, but there's also enough room to bring your own pop-up tent if you want. I did see porta-potties on-site. I am hoping they are just there temporarily for a restroom renovation, but no one in our group needed to use them, so I didn't get close enough to see if there were any signs posted. ​ The parking lot has plenty of space for a normal day at the park. I imagine if there is a big event or multiple birthday parties going on it could get full, but it was fine for us. ​The park was incredibly clean, and my kids had a blast playing with the other children. No bullies or mean kid vibes at all, so shoutout to the parents! We will definitely be back and will come even more prepared with props to play next time.

    Newly done pirate ship themed playground with splash pad and sand play area, would highly…read morerecommend, esp on a hot day. Now it can get quite toasty for the parents because there's really no shade coverage at all, but it's perfect for the kiddos to run around through the splash pad and cool off. I liked that the pirate play structure had a variety of climbing, balancing, hanging, and sliding things. There were two bucket swings (no regular swings). And I really liked that the sand box area was pretty well separated from the splash pad and play structure. It's a big pet peeve of mine when there's sand everywhere at the other areas. As we got there relatively early, parking was still manageable but it was definitely full as we were heading out by late morning.

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    Another view of the coast

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