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Woodland Park & Pool

Down-to-earth neighborhood standby with picnic tables, play spots & a pond with ducks & turtles.

Sunset Seat

Coronado Tidelands Park

Vista Farmers Market

Mount Woodson Trailhead

Challenging 6.4-mile roundtrip hike offers unusual rock formations & views of downtown & the ocean.

Kennedy Park

Comprising concrete bowls, ramps & jumps, this supervised concrete park caters to skateboarders.

Ocean Beach Farmers Market

Year-round market open Wednesdays 4-8 PM featuring locally grown produce, art & live music.

Veterans Park

Harry Griffen Park

Green space with jogging path, picnic & play areas & off-leash dog run, plus free summer concerts.

El Toyon Park

Blue Sky Ecological Reserve

Wild 700-acre canyon habitat for myriad flora & fauna, with hiking trails & guided tours.

Glorietta Bay Park

Bayside playground with a boat ramp & picnic area, plus views of downtown San Diego.

Big Rock Park

Park featuring tennis & pickleball courts, basketball, an off-leash dog area, a playground & more.

Black Mountain Open Space Park

2,352 acres of hills, ridges & canyons. Hike or bike to a central peak offering a 360-degree view.

Mance Buchanon Park

A 27-acre park centered on a multipurpose sports field, with play & picnic areas, plus restrooms.

Memorial Park

San Dieguito County Park

This scenic park offers play & picnic areas, plus trails, baseball & basketball facilities.

Calumet Park

Located above an ocean bluff, this green space lined with benches is used for events & relaxation.

Wells Park

18-acre community park features sports fields, a fitness course, playground & off-leash dog area.

Mount San Miguel Park

Ballfields, basketball & tennis courts, picnic shelters & walking trails, surrounded by open space.