San Dieguito County Park

When adults and teens could have their own ‘playground’ a.k.a the sports area, the park is 5 stars for me. Loved the sports area!! But I hope the city will build more courts, as one volleyball and basketball won’t be enough on warmer days. Also, maybe the park would make lower park and upper park connected with cars in the future, it’s gonna be better to enjoy the entire area.

Got a chance to explore the San Dieguito County Park today for a picnic event and everyone liked it. There are many dedicated picnic areas available for advance reservations with proximity of playgrounds, restrooms and ample amount of parking space. Parking is $3 per car for the full day. I must say, this is a very nicely managed park. There are 2 kids playgrounds on the right side, just after enterence. Lot of seating area with shades as well. Park Rangers were also available easily and very helpful for any kind of information you need.

We have been having our company picnic here for years at San Dieguito County Park . This is the first time we used Area #5 and there are many dedicated picnic areas available for advance reservations with proximity of playgrounds, restrooms and ample parking space. Good to know: Parking is $3 per car for the full day. Park Rangers were also available easily and very helpful. See map picture. Playground: Lots of playgrounds on Area 1-4 but no kids playground for areas 5-9. Lots of seating places with shade and grills installed. See pic of BBQ. Restrooms: Restrooms are close to each of the Picnic Area 1-5 Picnic area: The picnic area is very beautiful with shades and benches for even up to 100 people. Number # 5 was nice because the restrooms were a few steps away and parking closeby to get all of our food and drinks to the space. Good shade from the trees. We would do a larger area next time with room for live music. 5 Star park for events, group pictures, hiking and more!

I love this park. Learned about this park through my job. There are tons of wonderful picnic areas throughout this park (upper and lower). Areas have two separate entry points, connected only through hiking (as far as I can tell). Entry is $3 to park your car (and to help park upkeep). Lower part of park is lower elevation but is actually northern on the maps in picture. Lower was much quieter and more grassy area with lots of trees and picnic tables. Almost all if not all picnic areas had bbq grills for use. The picnic tables tended to cluster around the perimeter of the lower park near and around trees. Area has a lot more quiet grassy expanse for getting in touch with nature, two small bodies of water aerated by two fountains for that nice water sound to relax to, some duckies, a butterfly garden (pictured with a nice passion fruit trellis with fruits), and plenty of parking. Lower park also has a gazebo (although the grass around it is slated and may be too spongy to be a good walk in white dresses). Very nice relaxing part of the park. Upper part of park is higher elevation but actually southern on the maps. Upper park is more recreation area with multiple playgrounds for little kids, a scout cabin, a sports court, lots of picnic tables underneath fabric covering (what my company uses for department meetings). Lots of restrooms, relatively clean. Some normal gazebos with some BBQ grills. Picnic areas are spread out so it is possible to get away from playground sounds and other gatherings but not as much as lower park. Plenty of parking near the recreational areas and away. Still a good area to relax in nature. In-between the parks are some nice sand lined hiking trails with look out points and suspension bridges. Not as much coverage from the sun. Lookout points gave a nice view of the lower park and all around the park. Enjoyed the trek from upper to lower park, not sure if I hit all the hiking trails this county park had to offer. The park also has a fitness hike (fitness bars etc) located around the whole county park that has its own map provided in the upper park entrance kiosk (unsure if lower park has a kiosk). And also a scavenger hunt map for kiddos and kiddos at heart (map found in upper kiosk). Good mix of trail and recreation park, and definitely a great walk for young and older kids, for dogs of all sizes and energy, and for adults wanting some hiking and nature connection without committing to longer hikes.

San Dieguito County Park is a great way to spend part of your day. Be it walking the trails, climbing the outposts, bouncing on the bridges, or playing away the many playgrounds. With so much to do it makes for a wonderful way to get out of the house put down the phone's and spend quality time outdoors with your friends and family. The trails cross all over the park and are well marked and maintained and best of all are very beginner friendly. The outposts are wooden structures offering sweeping views of the park and adjacent area, it'll take a minor walk to get to most but its worth the effort The playgrounds are packed full of obstacles to climb on to keep your little ones entertained and burn off that pent up energy. The park is really well maintained and have great amenities, there are picnic areas all over offering grills, grass fields, and even horseshoe pits. At time of writing this it costs $3 to park but it goes to a great cause, and if need be you can park outside the gate for free. As county parks go, this one is great if your in the area or in search of some new scenery with a little of everything for everyone.

This is a very cool place. Came on a Sunday morning, lots of seating and picnic area. Nice and clean, plenty of space for kids to run around. A few pretty cool hiking trails with some old suspension foot bridges (they’re in good condition lol) Parking is a few dollars inside. There’s some outside parking as well. Although I’d plan on paying if coming during busy times. Very nice, might bring the family one day for a bbq.