Yes, there are people with dogs off leash, but I have see many people get $274.00 tickets per dog. It will go for a months and then they will come in force and right as many ticket as they can. Was at the far end of the park and saw it twice and would put my dog on leash, thought I was safe. Then they came from the other end and I got a ticket, $274.00, ouch. Best of luck, you will get a ticket eventually. read more

Hey now, who doesn't like a nice park? This is a nice one offering a children's playground, a full court basketball court, beautiful grass meadows, walking sidewalks, and picnic tables with hot coal concrete disposal containers very nearby. The basketball court is in very good condition and so are the green grass, although not as level as one would like, it had a green healthy look. One of the things I liked about the park, other than the street and parking, the rest of the park is surrounding by mature trees. This is a very nice community park which allows dogs on a leash. read more

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Your next review awaits... The little rectangle looming in the corner of my yelp welcome page. Wha...Where.did.my.original.review.go? Poof. Not even filtered. This was one of my earlier reviews as a yelp toddler. I uploaded a buttload of pics on 8/23. Bah, whatevs. This neighborhood oasis is a hidden beauty with a lil bit of everything for all ages: Wide open park lawn for running around, short hilly walking trails, sweeping eucalyptus trees, playground, picnic tables, benches, and charcoal grills. There's even a full basketball court for you and1 hoop dream hopefuls, although the concrete slab should be resealed and painted. What's missing at this park is the bathroom. I suppose that's why the trees grow so tall here. read more

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This little park is hidden deep within my Bay Park neighborhood. It has a true neighborhood feel as its tucked away at the end of residential street and backs up to a wooded area that borders other residential streets. Its actually surprisingly large with tons of grassy areas which we bring our small mini-schanuzer to and he can run off leash (which isn't actually allowed here but may local dog owners do the same thing). There is a playground, picnic area and basketball courts. The locals are totally ok with the park being dog friendly, even though its not a dog park (which means its cleaner!), that there are various water bowls set out for pets. There are no restrooms here and very few trash cans - which is the only negative thing. read more

Western Hills Park - Lotsa dogs running free - Parks Near Me - San Diego, California

I almost got a ticket there for having my dog off leash. It's a $250,00 fine. She let me go because it's Christmas Eve. There is no bathroom for my grandchildren or myself. read more

Great neighborhood family park. I've been taking my kids for 10 years. Typically not crowded but recently found it best to go early. Seems after 4 weekdays is when it fills up and after 10am weekends. More crowded with people and dogs than ever, likely due to Covid. Basketball courts, playground, lots of grass and some trails make this my favorite. read more

This is a great park that has it all! Play structure for kids, basketball courts for active adults, large grass field for football/soccer, and they allow dogs! There are hills and small trails behind the field that is not the safest for dogs, but as long as you keep them on leash, you can make sure no foxtail a get in your puppy's ear. Surrounded by tall trees, this park seems like it pops out of the woods. They have a parking lot here too and the neighborhood doesn't have a busy street (still becAreful of letting your dog run free, cars do go by). There are doggy bowls there for water and doggy bags. Some tables and benches for people that are trying to have a little Pinic. I come here in the late afternoon most times and I would like to say it is pretty busy then! As the weather cools look to come out here in the middle of the day. Great park by my house! I love it! read more

What a beautiful gem that I discovered oh so accidentally while attending a wedding & reception at the Pioneer Ocean View United Church of Christ above the park. Looking forward to going back and spending more time there. I've lived in San Diego my entire life and never knew the park was there--what a great surprise! read more

So the officer said, "So many dogs, so little time, but I have lots of tickets to write. " read more

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This place is a gem. You can enter from the neighborhood and park, or you can enter from the nearby Church above. Another reviewer said this place isn't good for running but that's absolutely not true. I love to run here - and can usually do so without having to share the trails. The first few times I visited this park I didn't realize how expansive the trails actually are - there is the main one behind the playground which is pretty easy to find. However, if you come down from the church you'll notice a web of trails through the trees and around the entire park. By weaving in and out of the trails you can get lot of quiet hill work in. As well, the end of the main trail has distance markers and it's a great place to do some sprints...There are some big logs that are great for box jumps, etc. This is a really fun place to work out if you don't mind not running in a straight line. The park is bigger than it looks, and beautiful. We've seen some giant owls on the trail in the evenings, and keep discovering little nooks of the park even after living nearby for a year+ now. Lots of people bring their dogs here off leash - technically not allowed per signage, but the dogs are always well behaved and we've never had a problem. It's a clean park, seems to be a lot of kids/families here on weekends too. Bonus: There's a small free library at the entrance by the church. Really cute and nice touch. Have taken a few books and dropped several over. Love it. read more

This is a great little neighborhood park. There parking lot is small, but there's always lots of room on the street as well. If you live locally you can walk in from the back path that starts by the church on Jellett. There's a basketball court and open field where you can play frisbee or soccer. Lots of people come with dogs that run around off-leash, but everyone is very good at picking up after them and I've never stepped in anything unpleasant. The playground is small, but nice and never crowded, so it's a great place to bring shy kids. read more

Nice park with a decent playground, plenty of field space, a nice basketball court, and lots of walking/hiking trails in the surrounding hills. This definitely has the feel of a good old fashioned suburban neighborhood park. On the day we visited, there was a pick-up soccer game, a rotating cast of neighborhood kids playing basketball, and a picnic/party in progress. read more

Western Hills Park - From the path looking down on the park. - Parks Near Me - San Diego, California

I like this cute little tucked-away park. There's a play area for kids with sand, grassy area, and basketball courts. The grassy area is always over run by off leash dogs. Although many dogs run off leash against the rules, I have found, for the most part, they are well behaved dogs. When I tried to utilize the grassy area for a picnic with my child I noticed it was impossible as there was dog poop left around and dogs kept running over to us as we had food. This can get annoying and maddening for me and scary for my two-year-old who doesn't like dog teeth at Eye-level. I wish we could just relax and enjoy the park without worrying about the dogs. I like that I see the same kids parents and nannies there on weekday mornings, but I always have my guard up with the dogs. read more

This is our neighborhood park/playground and is a beautiful park however like others mentioned, overrun by dogs off leash and careless owners who could not care less if their dog is terifying my 3 year old. Needs to be more regulated by ticketing these people. Dog owners: have some respect for the humans that the park is made for and leash your dogs! read more

Hidden gem is right! This park has cozy nooks for picnics and reading but also a good sized sprawl for open play. It's clean, well-maintained & has ample parking. Let your little ones explore the trails, too! There are some great sights and it's free of trash and cigarette butts read more

What an amazing little gem of a place! I discovered this place one night when I was in desperate need of a evening walk and the sun was getting low on the horizon. I had first seen it on a street map and figured I could cover all its trails in half an hour. How wrong I was. Although surrounded by residential neighborhhods the topography and vegetation produce a "Japanese Tea Garden effect" whereby the park is far greater on the inside than it would appear from any of its entrances. The centerpiece is a basketball court which is then surrounded by a grassy filed behind which is a Eucalyptus Grove, Canyons and hills. Were I the man I was twenty five years ago I think I would have flocked here to play kick the can, capture the flag, hide and seek and all the other "games without frontiers, wars without tears" envisioned by the great Peter Gabriel. Now I seek solace in the park's lofty heights, and the crunch of leaves and bark beneath my feet. Indeed the upper end of this park may afford one of the most spellbinding views in the whole area, overlooking Downtown, Coronado, Point Loma, Mission Bay, Lower Tecolote, and Mount Soledad. And unlike Mt Soledad this place has no crowds to speak of. It is simply an urban oasis known only by the locals for now, and so thus a kept secret worth exploring more. read more

The park is awesome. The off-leash dogs make it a nightmare. My doggie deserves to go to the park just as much as yours, but she can't because she's scared of other dogs and can't handle them running up to her. Seriously, stop being assholes and leash your dogs or take them someplace else where that's allowed like Cadman park in bayho. read more

Very small park good for taking your dog or very small children up to maybe 4 or 5. Older kids would get bored fast. Not good for walking or running. read more

Great little neighborhood park. There is a children's play area, basketball courts, and plenty of grass. A highlight is some light-duty walking trails. Great place to take the dog. read more

The other cross street is (2360) Garfield off Milton Street(up from Morena Blvd). A few acre park with two basketball hoops, very small parking lot (off Kane St.), maybe 7 picnic tables (5 in circular area {shade tree here is now gone} & 2 on hillside under trees), one grill, no bathroom!, a couple water fountains, playground area, lots of open grassy space, a path/trail around perimeter areas that have trees and canyons. Walking paths for about 1/2 mi. Short canyon walk to Jellett St.(s) one high, one low. Only real park in Bay Park community. read more

I LOVE THIS PARK a great park for the kids dogs etc this is the park I visit the most nice for skate boarding and just all around fun, lots of things to do there along with there basket ball courts! read more

Unless you like being around unleashed dogs, don't go. Dogs running around playground area scaring children (and adults!), dog balls ending up in your picnic lunch, dog owners shouting about how "everyone lets their dogs run around unleashed." So tired of having to deal with it, so I am done with this park. read more