Marley and I always have a great time at this dog park, it is gated for big and small dogs abs even a training area! I love the ppl there too. read more

Wells Park - Wells park from lot - Parks Near Me - El Cajon, California

I don't know what is going on with some of my reviews. Yelp told me I had an unpublished draft. I will now try to fix this situation. Wells park has a large parking lot It has a large lawn with several picnic areas. From what I see they try to keep restrooms clean and free from graffitti. An endless battle. My suggestion would be to place whiteboards and dry erase markers in the restrooms. I've seen this done on Resturants in Houston. On several occasions I'd be relaxing on the lawn and have been approached by well meaning street evangelists. Some wanting to introduce me to Jesus and some offering food and water. Also been approached by the homeless asking for a light, cigatetts money or wanting to sell me drugs. Within the park is Dog Park. A fenced in area where folks can unleash thier dogs. There's a play structure for kids but I never see it in use. read more

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I was going for over a year to this park in the morning. I train my dog on the soccer field away from other dogs and people. Recently as I was getting ready to leave, a person had their small off leash dog come running towards us. My dog doesn't like other dogs running up to him ( hence we don't use the dog runs in this park, just because your dog is deemed friendly, doesn't mean others dogs will like it.) The owner had no recall let alone any accountability of their poor decision makings. My dog ran over ( he weighs 80lbs); and ran the other dog over in aggressive play. I was able to recall my dog, before he could do it again. Owner told me my "Your dog is dead Bi...". Uncalled called for, and kept yelling threats at me and my dog. This is typical rough play in dog runs, hence I will intentionally train away from people or dogs we do not know. A lot of dogs do not care for behavior. Then shortly after the owner hopped into their car, drove ONTO the soccer field and blocked me and my dog from leaving. Threatened our lives again, yelling at me. I couldn't explain or talk too someone that is becoming unhinged about dog behaviors. Explain that they should advocate for your dog, and not have them approach a strangers dog. Use a leash unless you have a solid recall. An park employee changing trash liners was nearby, witnessed the whole incident. Never tried to intervene or ask what was going on. Hind sight, I should have recorded the altercation and called the police. I don't feel safe returning to this park, this unhinged person could have become physical after driving across a soccerfield because they had their dog off leash, and was winded by a larger dog. This person is not a regular from what I can recall. I recognize the neighbors that like to walk around the park, the homeless people, and regular druggies and drug dealers. It's not a secret what transpires in the disgusting bathrooms. Too bad no one is willing to watch out for people that do pay to preserve this park. read more

This is new gated dog park in East County. The park is new and it's the only one we have been to where it's actually lighted in the evening. It's open 7-9pm daily. It's also separated in 2 sections small dogs & big dogs. Personally I don't really like dog parks that are all gated in like this one and the small & big dogs are separated. I have a medium sized dog but he loves to run and sometimes in the parks like this with all the fencing it's hard to really tire him out. But, if you a smaller dog this might be really nice since sometimes it's nice to have your little dog just hang out with other smaller dogs...and they don't get their rear end smelled by a Great Dane. read more

I think people are very rude and judgement calling this peaceful park ghetto ! Sorry this isn't Beverly Hills! But I'm pretty sure you don't fit in at Beverly Hills either. I think Wells park is a charming park with plenty of playground lots of grass and a area to workout . My kids love it here and don't think it's "ghetto " because of the muti-cultural diverse patrons of this friendly park . read more

Wells Park - Playground - Parks Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Its a cool spot. Again I went late night so I'm starting to expect a lil' flavor where ever I go. I was a lil uneasy with the parking lot being like a big party but once we kind of got the vibe down it wasn't so bad. I too was a bit overwhelmed being bum rushed walking in to the dog park but thats an owner issue not Wells Park. Great place to meet new doggie friends and let your dog play w others. read more

Wells Park - I'll take this guy anywhere he wants to go! - Parks Near Me - El Cajon, California

My son plays baseball here and if not for that, we probably would never come here. The playgrounds are nice enough and the dog park looks nice as well. Nice large and open fields to play sports or work out. A lot of great potential to the overall space. That being said, the bathrooms are beyond disgusting and a downright health hazard. I have been here a few times and can't ever find one clean stall (there are 6). On separate occasions I have noticed someone had defecated in the corner, on others feces was all over the walls. I have boys and even with their ability to stand to urinate, they are not allowed in there (we leave and find a grocery store or something). There also seems to be a consistent homeless population here as well as a presence of thugs that frequent the area. For a mom of 3, it doesn't imminent the safest environment. On the plus (?) side, there is always someone selling ice cream... read more

Visited this park with my kids and dog, this park was originally intended to be a family-friendly park, but has since become a homeless camp. I mean absolutely overrun. You will be hard-pressed to step around human waste, drug paraphernalia, and garbage. And once you do fund a spot in the shade, you have to be annoyed by people comming up to you asking for money when all you want to do is relax with your family. More needs to be done to convert Wells Park back into a safe family friendly atmosphere without it looking like a homeless shelter. read more

They have a dog park and a large childs area. bbq area right next to a huge grass feild . baseball field is sweet too. the down side is creepy people hang out here and it is kind of annoying read more

Wells Park - Parks Near Me - El Cajon, California

Exercise equipment consist of a pull up bar. Lat pull up bar. Elliptical machine. Should press. Bench press. Bicycle machine. Push up bar. All of which use momentum weight rather than being able to add weight. The path is a good exercise and route. Softball field is good. Plenty of grass. Also has a dog park. Big dog section and small dog section. It is a regular spot for the homeless to hangout. Be weary that the homeless people are always at that park. I've never had a problem with them. They also had a small child play area where parents can supervisor and assist the babies that go on the playground equipment. Pop Warner practices during the football season so it gets packed in the afternoon because of that. read more

Excellent walking/jogging path and outdoor exercise equipment. Nice playground which was designed by kids and rebuilt in June 2014. My only complaint about this park, there's quite a few homeless people always sitting at the tables and sleeping on the grass. Other than that, I like it. read more

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Ok look the dog park here is great....BUT the park it self....GHETTO! If you got kids steer clear from here. There are a lot of homeless people and well the place creeps me out. But hey if you got a pet and you want them to run around, this would be a good place for them. The pet area has grass, doggie fountain, and tables for pet owners to set and converse. read more

It was ok... And I can't directly blame the park but coincidently after letting my son play here he got a nasty viral bug high fever and runny booger nose and loss of appetite for a few days. The park isn't down right filthy but it needs a better maintenance team. Revising this review... My son got hand, foot, mouth virus after playing here. Don't think we will go back to this park.... read more

If you are a homeless person or just want to plop down and sleep all day this is the place to be. I would def not park a car here with so many people just wandering around the parking lot or sitting in lawn chairs in front of their "motor homes" I have seen tents pitched in the back by the dog parks. I have seen pretty scary grown men do nothing but sit on the little hill and watch other peoples children play. Large groups of young adult males stand around their cars doing god knows what? I won't even take my DOGS there...and they were rescued from a landfill..no way would I let a child play there. Scary place. read more

Im new here and I passed this park a few times so I decided to try it out worst idea ever! It is soooo GHETTO! its GHETTO because its dirty! There are bumbs everywhere sleeping on the side of the grass or just wandering around talking nonsense obviously on drugs! Its not ghetto because of the diversity of people like some dumbass said to be please go educate yourself. This place disgusted me so much to think of all the germs. I know its a park and obviously there are germs but this place was tooooo much. I left three minutes later. The only good thing is the dog park. My son was more interested on standing by the gate looking at the dogs than going to play. Is there no pretty parks here in el cajon? Not seen not even one. read more

Won't ever go back again ! I was recently at the park with my dog and now the next day I have BED BUGS ! I never had this problem EVER ! This place is gross and disscusting ! am having a hard time to get rid of this. I did not get this from anyhere else. Be warned ! read more