Outdoors in Escondido

Harmony Grove Village 4th of July Park

Rod McLeod Park

18-acre green space offering a tot lot, paved trail & restrooms, plus benches, picnic tables & BBQs.

North Shore Lake Hodges Trailhead

Grove Park

Daley Ranch Dixon Lake

Felicita County Park

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

Daley Ranch Park

Conservation area featuring 20+ miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus views.

Del Dios Community Park

Westside Park

Washington Park

11-acre green space with a swimming pool & playground, plus basketball/tennis courts & picnic areas.

Clevenger Canyon South

Jesmond Dene Park

Community green space offering lighted ball fields, picnic tables, BBQ grills & a playground.

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve

Large park featuring native plants, picnic areas & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.

Kit Carson Park

Park with many hiking trails, 3 ponds & several sports fields, plus a 5-acre arboretum.

Bernardo Mountain Peak

Hikers can ascend to this high point via the Bernardo Summit Trail for panoramic views.

City of Escondido Park

Lake Hodges Dam Trailhead

Maple Street Plaza

Pedestrian plaza & frequent festival site featuring a ground-level fountain & shaded places to sit.

Frances Ryan Park

Developed dog-free park covering 67 acres, with rare oak trees & 7 soccer fields.

Grape Day Park

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