Free in San Diego

Calumet Park

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

Rose Canyon Open Space Park

Rugged venue offering trails, wildlife-viewing & bird-watching among canyons & valleys.

San Diego Children’s Park

Small park with wide, shallow fountains where ducks swim, plus a kids' playground under the pines.

Mission Point Park

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

Black Mountain Open Space Park

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

Cowles Mountain

Old Mission Dam

Ventura Cove Park

Tiny waterfront park offering fire rings & picnic tables plus seasonal lifeguard-monitored swimming.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade

Tree-lined promenade of manicured lawns & flowerbeds, with a hedge maze, sculptures & a fountain.

Hilltop Community Park and Recreation Center

Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail (Linear Park)

Hiking trail atop the Pacific Ocean bluffs offering sunset views & seasonal gray whale watching.

Golden Hill Park

Family-friendly park with tennis courts, ball fields & a gym, plus picnic grounds & a playground.

Barker Way Trailhead

Park at the Park

Grassy area next to Petco Stadium with a mini baseball diamond, a Tony Gwynn statue & picnic spots.

Otay Valley Regional Park

200-acre park offers 8 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid salt ponds & rolling hills.

Windansea Park

Pacific Ocean beach with rocks & sand popular for surfing & sunset-gazing.

Ocean Beach Farmers Market

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

Blacks Beach Trailhead

Piedras Pintadas Trailhead