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Coronado Beach

Buddy Todd Park

Shady outdoor park featuring a children's playground & a covered picnic area with grills & outlets.

Dunes Park

Palisades South Park

Mountain Hawk Park

12-acre green space with picnic gazebos & trails, plus a basketball court, playground & splash pad.

San Elijo State Beach

2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics.

Mast Park

Green space with riverside trails, a picnic/BBQ area, playground, ball court & off-leash dog area.

La Mesita Park

Green space with play equipment, grassy areas, picnic sites, tennis courts, a path & a skate park.

Spreckels Park

8-acre park with an open lawn, picnic tables & playground hosting concerts & more in its gazebo.

Leo Carrillo Historic Park

19th-century hacienda in a secluded & meticulously landscaped park, home to numerous wild peacocks.

Sunset Park

Green space featuring play equipment & facilities for sports plus a dog park & disc golf course.

Encinitas Community Park

44-acre recreational area featuring multi-use sports fields, a huge skate park & open space.

Mission Point Park

Beach-adjacent waterfront park offering lots of lawn space & some playground equipment.

Palomar Mountain State Park

1,862-acre forested area featuring hiking trails, campsites, a fishing pond & scenic coastal vistas.

Sea Grove Park

Oceanside park offering lawns for relaxing & picnicking along with beach access.

Felicita County Park

Expansive area offers various sports fields, two playgrounds, walking paths & a disc golf course.

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center

This park running along the coast & up to the mouth of Tecolote Canyon includes a visitors center.

Hilton Head County Park

Old Poway Park & Railroad

Bustling park offers a Saturday farmer’s market, vintage train rides, a museum & historic buildings.

Grape Day Park

The oldest park in the city, with historic buildings, a playground, horseshoes & community events.