Awesome park! We were looking for a place for our kids to get their energy out and this place was so wonderful! They have two playgrounds for different age groups which always helps. I love that they have so much nature areas that the kids can run and climb on besides the playground. They also have a basketball court, tennis court and basebAll! Downside: bathroom is not clean but I know I shouldn't expect much from a park. Best part: little library right next to the tennis court. It also has a lot of trails! We saw 2 deers too!!! This is what happens when you come from LA! Nature is a wonderful thing! read more

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Awesome little park! It's super clean, manicured, quiet, and well layed out. I grew up going to this park since I lived in the neighborhood and now I take my toddler there. There is a playground for 2-5 year olds right next to a playground for 5-12 year olds. Across the grass from the playgrounds, there is a baseball field, with a basketball court next to it. On the other side from the playground are some very quiet tennis courts. Plus there are bathrooms, benches, and a fairly large picnic area up above. Also, there's walking paths around it and a canyon behind it. We took my dog today and did not see any No Dog signs, except understandably, on the baseball field and in the tennis courts. You should definitely keep them on a leash though because there are squirrels and other wildlife (deer, birds) in the park. Plus the park is surrounded by streets. read more

Via Paraiso Park - 5-12 year old side - Parks Near Me - Monterey, California

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My lil one absolutely had a ball there at this park. We'd been looking for a park with equipment and maybe in different sizes. That is exactly what we found here. Yay! There are basketball and tennis courts here that I initially noticed. I think I noticed a field, perfect for softball or baseball as well. I like that they have exciting slides and equipment that is appropriate for kids of different sizes and climbing capabilities. The park is clean and nice and open. My lil one is a bit tiny, especially compared to kids the same age, and so I think this park would be good for a few more years. But as far as kids playing here, I think the jungle gym equipment is probably good for toddlers up to 5 and then the larger equipment would be good for kiddos until about 10-12 years old. We came here a few times before we left town. I really appreciate that their bathrooms are really clean as well. I hope it'll be in great repair when I return next time. I think another thing that made this park so special was because it is so nicely tucked away behind the local high school and it makes it seem like it's a super special local gem. read more

Good alternative when dennis the menace is closed. Several benches, lots of picnic tables. Larger play structure areas have tree bark for the ground covering, smaller structure have sand. Tennis court and baseball field near by. Clean restroom available. It's kind of tricky getting here though - definitely off the beaten path. Use reliable GPS. Mine was telling me I was there before I had arrived. I had to keep going. Once you're there, nice little park! read more

This beautiful park is tucked away a few blocks above Monterey High School. I never really visited this park until I realized there were tennis courts on the premises. My gentleman friend frequented these courts and played with co-workers dressed as a 50's tennis player in his whites... all he needed was a woody aka wooden racket. He is in luck, I have a collection of them. I showed up sans tennis shoes so I may have played barefoot (a big no no by the way) for a few minutes as I brought these boys chilled Gatorades and iced cold waters on that warm day. My favorite elderly Japanese lady lived on Via Paraiso so every time I see the park or the street name I think of her... she recently passed but I still smile every time I drive by the park and think of the made ways she used to make me smile. read more

I grew up going to this park everyday!. I cant believe i am the first to yelp it! It is absolutely gorgeous :) Completely surrounded by huge pine trees, this park includes: a full basketball court, baseball field, volleyball court (with sand), 2 playgrounds, 2 tennis courts, multiple picnic areas, nice bathrooms, plenty of parking, & about a 1/3 mile tack that outlines the entire park. There is a 9-10 year old mustang baseball league that takes place there every summer. I could say that just about every baseball player that ever came out of Monterey grew their baseball roots right here in this park. Wow, bringing back some serious memories :) read more

Two areas for kids depending on their ages. Easy for smaller kids to play in one area and another area for older kids that can handle the twisting slides and steeper climbing apparatus. read more

After being in town for a few weeks with my 2 year old son we were surprised at the lack of activities in the area for children. This park is perfect, clean, quiet and situated away from traffic so your kids can run around freely. Has your typical jungle gym along with a little baseball field and tennis court. Will be back. read more

Via Paraiso Park - Found some locals to follow around :) - Parks Near Me - Monterey, California

Cute small little playground. My kiddos needed a place to burn off some energy before dinner and this fit the bill. Very clean

This is a great park to come out to. There are many options for all. Outdoor tennis courts, nice trails, a lovely playground, baseball field and trails. Need to bring my basketball next time to check out the hoops! It is beautiful hidden gem near veterans park and downtown, a must go to for locals and tourist alike looking to relax and enjoy a day with many options available. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this park, attended a bday party here. Tennis courts, basketball court, baseball field, a paved path circles the park for walking/jogging, a cabinet of books to read in front of the tennis court gate, bathrooms adjacent to the kids play areas, there seemed to be enough parking for 2 groups of 15-20 people who were having bday celebrations, 5-10 minutes from other Monterey attractions read more

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We went here so the kids could play for awhile before we went out to dinner...it was a Tuesday so Dennis the Menace was closed :(. Too bad because we really wanted to check it out. There were enough kids that my daughter had a few playmates but not so many that it was overwhelming. Perfect! The parents were friendly and nice to talk to. The play equipment was fine, maybe a bit dated but that doesn't really bother me. There was adequate parking, some trails to walk on, bathrooms, a small community book exchange box, tennis courts and a huge field for kids to run around. Pretty cool little park if you ask me! read more