Parks in San Diego

Windansea Park

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

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center

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

Mission Point Park

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

Ski Beach Park

Small island park offering a boat launch, playground, jogging path, picnic space & large grass area.

Palisades South Park

Torrey Pines State Beach

This wide, sandy beach with a picnic area is popular spot for swimming, surfing & fishing.

Harbor Island Park

Tranquil public park overlooking the bay with a shoreline path for walkers & a route for bicyclists.

Bonita Cove

Waterfront park providing lifeguard-supervised swimming, a playground, picnic space & BBQ grills.

Ventura Cove Park

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

Ocean Beach | Dog Beach

Lake Murray Community Park

Presidio Park

Expansive park offers a cultural museum & historical sites, plus trails, city views & picnic space.

Tuna Harbor Park

Bayside park featuring shaded grassy areas, a promenade & a big statue of a sailor kissing a nurse.

Calumet Park

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

Montgomery-Waller Community Park

Municipal gymnasium & activity center with ball fields, basketball courts & a playground.

Black Mountain Open Space Park

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

Chollas Lake Park

Golden Hill Park

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

Hilltop Community Park and Recreation Center

Ellen Browning Scripps Park

Open green space along the coast offering panoramic ocean views, including seals & sunsets.