AWESOME SAN DIEGO PLAYGROUNDS

Compliments of Olivia Moore, local mom and playground adventurer.

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Maruta Gardner Playground

Bonita Cove Park

1100 W Mission Bay Dr., Mission Beach

This amazing beach park’s playground is known for its climbing structure designed to look like the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster at Belmont Park. It’s a climber’s dream with an incredibly fun slide feature built in. There is also a smaller play structure for younger kids, swing options and spinning elements.

Encinitas Community Park

425 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas

This park has so much to offer, but the playground is one of the highlights. The large, shaded playground caters to kids of all ages and has unique play features that model SoCal activities such as windsurfing or skateboarding. You’ll also find a skate park, dog park and baseball/multipurpose fields.

Tecolote Shores North Park

1344 E Mission Bay Dr., Mission Bay

Check out the awesome new playground on Mission Bay that has accessible features, an adult fitness area, and slacklining area. The playground’s box kite design is reflective of this being a favorite local kite flying spot. Renovations on nearby Tecolote Shores South will be complete soon—this area of Mission Bay is only getting better!

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Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park

This hidden neighborhood park offers a really cool playground. The climbers may look challenging, but don’t be fooled—kids love it! The park offers plenty of space to enjoy activities, pathways for walking, sand volleyball court and baseball fields.

Sunset Park

909 Puesta Del Sol, San Marcos

More Great Parks

Shoreline Park

Shelter Island

Doyle Community Park, UTC

Views West

Neighborhood Park

Rancho Peñasquitos

Civita Park

Mission Valley

Grape Day Park

Escondido

Kellogg Park

La Jolla

Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Park, Carmel Valley

Mast Park

Santee

Sunset Park is a gem in North County. Kids can enjoy one of two playgrounds at opposite ends of the park. One has a splash pad adjacent to it that adds fun on a warm day. Park features include a disc golf course, dog park, basketball half-court, and plenty of walking paths around the park. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy with friends and family.

Unconditional Surrender Statue

3 Tuna Ln.

An iconic 25-foot art installation that recreates the famous kiss between a sailor and a nurse celebrating the end of World War II in Times Square. Located at Tuna Harbor Park adjacent to the USS Midway.

Photo credit: Adrienne Sigeti