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.

After having breakfast nearby, I walked down to Escaya Park to go for a walk. The park is…read moreinteresting because it has two levels. The top levels basically has a large grassy playing field. In fact, there was a flag football game going on when I visited. The park is very well kept and has a lot of good things to offer. It offers BBQ stations, drinking fountains, a shaded structure with tables, restrooms, hot coal disposal, modern playground equipment, and basketball courts. My favorite part about this park is the amount of green grass. Oh yes, the gazebo is available for rent.

It's a nice park just for a quick visit at the playground. But for parties, I can't recommend…read more There's some sort of an air pocket that makes it windy all day long. The gazebo is rented at $353+ and you will also be charged with a security deposit (refundable). The food gets cold very quickly. No candles or food warming element can stay lit as the wind keeps blowing them out. Table cloths are flying over the food, etc. All decorations are blown away. Terrible terrible experience. All of our efforts preparing were wasted. No electricity as it turned out it's a separate request in advance and additional fee. So what I suggest is before making a reservation, visit the park first and see for yourself. I wish we read the reviews first.

We usually come here in the morning to walk. They have a full size basketball court, a few picnic…read moreareas, great views and several trails. They also have rattlesnakes, rabbits and some big coyotes so watch your step.

Always love this beautiful park where the breeze always feels good on a hot day. They have a splash…read morepad for the kids . Playground. Great place for any event. Or a nice relaxing walk. Always a great day and very spacious. Popular as one trash can was full. But staff on top of it right away. A must especially if you have any small ones. Or visiting guests. Wish I lived closer to enjoy this beautiful park.

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.

Great place to come for a walk. Great place for any event. Mini skate Park, basketball court. Take…read morea nice relaxing day by the pond. Watching ducks and Geese . They also have turtles . All these positives but huge negative is lazy or entitled dog owners. Not cleaning up after there dogs. . I think the city should ask for volunteers or something to post up and ticket these lazy people. My kids almost stepped in and almost sat in . Everything else is great had a person cleaning the pond.

Such a beautiful park for all ages…read more There's many play structures for littles, a huge grassy field for all the sports activities, a beautiful pond with ducks and turtles. Theres also a ton of stores and restaurants across the street too. What more can you ask for? It is located on a busy street, so expect it to be loud. There are two small parking lots and street parking available as well.

I used to come here to go running because they have a good running trail. They have a small…read moreplayground, a good size parking lot, a few soccer fields, a hockey arena and a basketball court. The ranger closes the park around 9pm or so. Also amazing views during sunset.

This is a nice neighbor park. I stopped by to get a good walk in before dinning at a nearby…read morerestaurant. It offers a good perimeter sidewalk around the park. The park has a lot to offer, including well maintained grass fields, well maintained restrooms, and a well maintained covered dining area. This was the first time I've been to a park that had a concrete hockey ring. The basketball courts were very good and so was the condition of the walking and jogging lanes around the park. The park offers a good parking lot and a nice view all the way down to the coast on a non foggy day. It's a good park to bring the family and exercise.

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.

I've been visiting this park since 1987 when I had my…read moreapartment on 4th and H. I was much younger then, and would ride my bike to the park to get out of the house. Needless to say they've made some big changes in the last nearly 40 years. Plenty of picnic tables and park benches throughout the area. Some on full sun some shaded. Of course the big feature of this park nice boat launching ramp. On my last visit I saw a squadron of pelicans fly past several times. Each time by the time I got my phone out they were gone. They usually do a good job keeping the grounds and restroom clean.

This spot feels like a mini version of the harbor--right across from the San Diego Airport. It's…read moreperfect for a light jog, with a nice breeze, a playground, and a grassy area to relax. It's also directly across from the Gaylord Hotel, which makes it super convenient. There's usually an ice cream truck parked nearby, which sounds great... until you get the bill. I paid $10 for two ice cream sandwiches--like, damn, a whole box costs less than that! So maybe pack your own treats if you're coming with kids. That said, it's a cute little park and a great place for the kids to burn off some energy. Definitely worth a visit!

This place has changed and will continue to change because of the brand new water front and hotel…read morebeing built. The parking is limited but expanded as there are gates all around where you are notnsupoose to park, but people still do. The pier is where a lot of locals come to fish, and I've seen sharks, stingrays, and other fishes caught. Good place for kids to come. They've added tsunami signage. Can't wait to see what this will become and also sad that it will probably draw a bigger crowd and not be a local place for us to spend the weekends.

A very good park that many say it's in NC some say Bonita, either one it's a good park for…read morebirthdays, events & just to chill & grill & bring the kids. Been coming here since the 80's & till this day they still have the train & it's cool. It's 2 parks connected so 2 lots. They have a Playground & baseball field & basketball courts. The park is well kept, good grass, clean & restrooms are clean which is great because most parks don't keep that clean. Park Rangers/staff to go around to make sure everything is cool which is good. Reserve the tent places if it's a big event for weekend uses because it can get busy. If drinking please use the red cup don't be an ass & get caught & mess it up for the rest of us, don't be that guy. And don't liter, clean up after yourself. Overall good park with good, clean vibes :)

I've been coming to this park since I was a teenager. This has always been my favorite park. I've…read morehad parties, bbq's here. I've worked out jogging around the whole park. Played softball and other sports for fun. It is very clean and quite big and now I take my dog to the dog park. Bathrooms are clean. It's very well kept. Plenty of parking. If you're looking for a place have a party, play sports or just hang out, this is a great park to come to.

Big fan of the newly remodeled Pepper Tree Park! Tucked behind the marina right by the water, with…read moregorgeous views and a nice ocean breeze. Just pay attention to the parking signs since a lot of the lot is designated for boats and trailers. We love the splash pad! perfect for kids to run around and cool off. There's plenty of seating around the playground and splash pad, plus shaded picnic tables for parents. My son loves the swings and climbing features, and there's a nice grassy area too. Such a huge improvement and easily one of our favorite parks in the South Bay!

Pepper Park definitely got a nice glow-up! The updated playground and splash pad are really nice,…read moreespecially for the kids. They did a great job with that part. But man... y'all forgot the bathrooms...They're consistently pretty nasty, and there are often people sheltering or hanging around in there, which can make it uncomfortable when you're bringing kids in to use them. If you're gonna upgrade the playground and splash pad, the bathrooms needed some love too. Fix those up and this park would be so much better for families