The 35 best parks and gardens in Escondido

This is always a fantastic experience for kids, but the adults enjoyed it just as much. Ideally, go take the bus tour first thing when you get there. It gives you a good overview of the park, and you'll beat the crowds the rest of the day. The avian show was very entertaining and we of course learned a lot of fascinating info on the various birds and other bonus animals they brought out.

Brilliant park, expansive highly suggest getting the open air shuttle through the safari plains, getting close enough to see animals wandering or resting and great photo opportunities. Only complaint is “zoo radio” near the food which is too loud and not in keeping with a nature outdoor experience. Loved the tiger exhibit sounds! Can’t wait to see the new elephant exhibit later this year!

First time in SD and going to the safari was the first thing I did. Overall, it was a solid experience. I went solo, which gave me the freedom to explore at my own pace and really take my time. The park features a wide range of animals from different regions around the world, which made for a pretty good visit. I was looking forward to the cheetah run, but unfortunately, it was closed during my visit. One of the staff members mentioned they’ve stopped doing it daily since the cheetah is getting older. The safari ride was definitely the highlight of the day. I waited nearly 90 minutes, and the ride itself lasted about 25–30 minutes. I got to see some interesting animals, but wish it was longer and much more diverse. Another standout was the tiger exhibit. I spent quite a bit of time there just admiring the sheer beauty and majesty of the animal. Walking through the entire park took me around six hours at a relaxed pace. If you're going with kids or a group, it’ll likely take longer, so I’d recommend setting aside the whole day for the visit.

San Diego Safari Park: A Worthwhile Adventure with a Wild Twist The Safari Park is a refreshing extension of the San Diego Zoo experience, with a strong focus on African wildlife and open-range habitats. One of the highlights is the African Tram Safari, which takes you through a sprawling African Valley where multiple species roam freely. It’s a peaceful, scenic ride that offers a unique perspective compared to traditional zoo enclosures. The park itself is expansive, so be prepared for a good amount of walking. Thankfully, the journey is worth it—especially if you take time to explore favorites like the Nairobi Trail, the California Condor exhibit, the elephants, and the lions. These areas are thoughtfully designed and offer great viewing opportunities. There are plenty of gift shops and snack stands scattered throughout the park, along with several dining options to refuel during your visit. Parking is $20, and while there’s ample space, arriving later in the day means a longer walk from your car to the entrance. Overall, the Safari Park offers a solid experience and a different vibe than the main zoo. However, ticket prices can be steep, so we recommend checking Costco, AAA, or Groupon for discounted rates. It’s a decent value if you plan ahead—and a great way to spend a day immersed in nature.

San Diego Safari Park is an unforgettable experience and absolutely worth visiting! The park is massive, with incredibly spacious and beautifully maintained grounds — it’s truly impossible to see everything in just one day. Every part of the park feels open and natural, offering animals plenty of room to roam freely. One of the absolute highlights for me was the hot air balloon ride — soaring above the entire park and taking in breathtaking views was magical and gave a whole new perspective on the animals and layout. It’s not every day you get to float above giraffes and rhinos! The staff were friendly and informative, and the whole park is very clean and well-organized. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and plan ahead — there’s a lot of walking and so much to see. This place is perfect for families, couples, or even solo travelers. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the San Diego area. You’ll want to come back again and again!

Cute family friendly activity in San Diego! I recommend going early if you’re looking to get parking close by the entrance, checking out their website for ticket discounts and make sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes, you will walk a lot! We went around the park and saw the majority of the areas, altogether we walked 5 miles for the day. If you’re on a budget, make sure to pack food and snacks, food and drinks at this place are ridiculously expensive.

We had such a great experience today at the San Diego Safari Park! I want to give a special shout-out to Hailey and Clayton from the photo booth / photo print area. They were both incredibly friendly, patient, and genuinely helpful. They didn’t just take the standard photos — they actually came over to suggest better spots, better angles, and helped us capture something more meaningful. You could tell they really care about what they do. When it came time to choose and print the photos, they were just as kind and supportive, making the whole process super smooth. Because of them, we didn’t just leave with photos — we left with really special memories. Thank you both so much! 😊

Wanted to see the historic buildings. Not everything was open. The train station was awesome but was closing and wasn't able to see the train. Parking was a bit tricky to find. Would like to visit when other things are ooen.

Nice park on a beautiful spring day, and my first time here to visit the first annual indigenous culture and art festival, they had food booths, and vendors celebrating native culture as well as music and traditional dance performers. No issues with safety, or homeless as they had plenty of friendly security throughout event. Support and support the indigenous as the genocide continues against them, they need allies. ✊🏼💯☮️☯️

Great park right across the street from the children's museum. Awesome park with unique features! It doesn't have a kitty playground but it's still a great environment to have all the kids. There's also a train museum or an old train cart for the kids to explore pretty cool and also a giant water Fountain. The graffiti wall is really cool nice and peaceful place to have a picnic or something.

This park was on a few different lists of kid-friendly playgrounds in San Diego so I brought my 3 kids here thinking it would be “kid friendly.” TLDR: It is not kid friendly. The playground is right next to the street, no barriers around the playground either. Many homeless and intoxicated people around, some pushing shopping carts and others riding bikes around on the sidewalks over and over likely looking to sell something. By the train station area there was a man frantically talking to himself. Cherry on top was that the grape play equipment is no where to be seen, perhaps it’s been taken down recently? I did like the barn, farm equipment, and historical houses but definitely would not recommend visiting given every other concern at this park.

Cleaned every day. Rangers walk regularly to keep the park safe for kids and families. The grounds are regularly groomed and watered and landscaped. The playground is well maintained. The squirrels are hilarious 😂. There is a beautiful hawk that regularly visits the buildings. There are doggy poop bags for those walking their fur babies. My only beef is the women's bathroom hasn't been fixed yet...

We had a blast at Grape Day park in Escondido. Before coming here, I thought it was just your average park with a slide built into a bunch of grapes. But there was a whole second playground with more swings and slides, a huge lawn to run around on, historical exhibits, and more. None of the indoor museum areas were open while we were there but the outdoor train and tractor exhibits were a hit with my son! He also loved the giant water fountain by the city building. One word of caution, we did see a few homeless people sleeping on the park grounds. Next time we find our way back to this park, we will bring our bikes to ride the path nearby. 🚙Free 3-hour parallel parking on N Broadway. Also free parking in the large parking lot off Woodward Ave and N Escondido Blvd 💰This park is free 🎠The play structures are on a mulch ground surface and have standard swings, bucket swings, all abilities swings 🚽Restrooms 🧺Multiple picnic tables scattered around the park 🪑Park benches at playground 🖼Huge lawn 🌳Shady trees 🛣Close to a busy road 🛴Paved sidewalks perfect for small bikes, scooters, roller blades, and strollers. 🚲Designated bike path on the pavement (there’s a barricade between the path and where the cars drive on the street to keep you safe) and runs along N Broadway ➡️W Valley Parkway➡️Center City Parkway➡️Escondido Creek 🏛City center 🏯Historical buildings 🚂Train exhibit 🚜Tractor exhibit 🐎Horseshoe courts

I went here for a "no king's" rally recently... seems like a great place to meet up. I would avoid the public restrooms... they are used by a variety of people... and are really unpleasant. Otherwise, nice location in Escondido for large gatherings.

The seating was comfortable, and our view was great. Pricing was overly done since it's an older auditorium. The sound wasn't too bad.

Sue Palmer opened for Joe Castro.What a phenomenal woman! I have never seen anyone make a piano dance like she did! Super fun and relatable. Joe Castro rocked socks,just!sayin!

This is such a nice venue (both inside and out) but the multiple times we have come here for somewhat higher energy bands... the layout of the theater kills it. Remove the first 10-15 rows of seating for general admission... Bands need people on their feet/ dancing to keep up the energy exchange during the set. When everyone is seated ...motionless... it kind of sets the tone for the show. If its a play... or an educational/cultural type performance... put the seats back in. High energy main stream bands would change the financial picture for this venue and I as a life long North County Resident want it to succeed.

Wonderful venue for all kinds of events. I've attended concerts, plays, and annual gatherings from local organizations here. Most recently I saw Euphoria Brass Band for some amazing New Orleans jazz and blues.

Accessibility: there are many accessible/handicap parking spots in the parking lot as well as multiple ramps to get onto the sidewalk that leads to the museum, theaters, ticket office and conference area. When heading toward these buildings from the parking lot the pathway is lit with string lights and street lights in the parking lot. You might come to an option that says the left hallway is for the museum and right hallway for the theaters, ticket office, conference center...only the right side has a ramp so you might need to take that and go a little further until the sidewalk wraps around to the museum side. It's not much farther. If you come from the other side of all these buildings because you parked somewhere else, it is more flat ground and ramps. The museum has a pull door and inside it is very well lit with tons of open space. There are restrooms open in the museum and they have one larger stall for those who need it. Experience: I really loved this museum. It's beautiful inside, very spacious, not too hot or cold, and the tickets are not too expensive compared to some museums. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the art is very well taken care of. I will definitely come back. Outside the museum there is Grape Day Park which is absolutely beautiful, free, and has many benches and trees with shade.

Large venue right in downtown Escondido. Tons of parking, indoor and outdoor stages, wide variety of free and paid events for all ages. Amazing!

Went to the Sunday 2pm performance of Giselle at Escondido Center for the Arts on October 26th, 2025. When we were being seated, the theater was unusually warm. The Usher expressed to me that "maybe I should take my thin, cotton jacket off.." I left at the intermission, due to the temperature being intolerable. The Center must have known about the temperature issue before they piled people in for the performance. Who can concentrate in an 85-degree theater..Waste of money. Unethical practice.

Best brewery garden in world. Love the rocks, bamboo, water features, tasty food, easy app for ordering and of course the beer. Perfect for a large group of all ages and celebration’s. Food exceeds my expectations for a brewery restaurant. Very happy group. App was much appreciated to avoid the pain of splitting a big bill.

I've known about this spot for years, located up north from our home, and we finally made the trip (totally worth it). The place is beautifully set up with a garden-style seating area that gives off a relaxing and laid-back vibe. The prices are more than reasonable: most food plates are under $20, and the beer is a steal — $3 for 5 oz, $6 for 9 oz, and $9 for 15 oz. We had the hamburgers, and they were perfectly cooked, juicy, and flavorful. Personally, I love their stout beer. All around, it was a great experience. It's definitely worth the drive, and I highly recommend checking out Stone Brewery if you’re in the area or even if you have to go a little out of your way.

Great location with easy access and parking. Beautiful interior seating, some with views of the brewery. Great outdoor seating too. Very friendly and helpful employees. Extensive beer selections, many made on site. The food selections were so good that it was difficult to select something. My wife ordered Stone Tangerine Express Hazy IPA and Blackened Salmon which she described as "buttery". I selected Stone Delicious Double IPA and Fish and Chips which is just right breaded. They also have beer that is fermented in a manner that breaks down and removes gluten, rendering gluten levels so significantly that the beer qualifies as a “gluten-reduced” ale per the FDA. We were given a taste, and want to try it the next time that we are in Escondido.

They say location is everything but I would say atmosphere wins overall. This location is in an industrial business park but once you enter the space Stone has created is unique and relaxed. A combination of outdoor and indoor areas with super high ceilings to provide a sense of spaciousness. The food was great, the salad i chose was very healthy, the superfood salad, with a side of grilled salmon. There was a lot of whole lettuce leaves as a bed, which were not very easy to eat, so it looked huge when it arrived. I would have preferred a smaller serving with all components ready to devour. The beer was great, as expected as well as very attentive staff.

What an incredible experience! The location is gorgeous. Everyone was great. Our server was Thomas and he was absolutely brilliant. Making great suggestions for beers to try after taking time to talk to us and get to know our likes and dislikes. If we asked a question he didn’t know the answer to, he reached out to others to get the answer. Food and beer were yummy. Excellent service ! 🍺

Awesome brewery. Kind of hidden with no obvious external signage, but the interior is huge and spacious, able to accommodate a lot of guests. Beautiful layout and very cool place to just hang out with friends. Very reasonable prices, only $3 for most 5oz pours, allowing you to sample a decent number of beers for a low cost. All the beers I had were good, being a light beer drinker I recommend buenaveza, garden crusher, cliche. Food is delicious, especially buffalo wings, fish & chips, brussels sprouts, burgers, and several other foods we ordered. Only wish they had a location in CO!

Really good food and a fantastic ambiance. Last minute decision to come here and very glad we did. Place is huge.

Trails were unmaintained and overgrown, so I didn't get a chance to explore too much. There are a few monuments around the grounds, and the ground are apparently not on the site of the actual battle but the location where the US forces regrouped after a beating at the hands of the Californio vaqueros.

Technically this is the highland valley trailhead and I think it leads into the San pasqual battlefield area. This is a great little hike! Good with kids and lots of ups and downs. Good stuff to look at the whole way and very close to the pomerado exit on the 15 freeway. We do this hike often, and if it's rained enough the stream is going! There's also a beehive over the bridge area that's pretty cool. There's parking in a dirt lot just off highland valley road

Actually a pretty cool spot. Tons of cactus. Extremely small though. The park is only half of the Butte and enclosed by a fence. It has one trail and a semi loop that connects on and off of it. Some cool history though and honestly some enjoyable views if you have an hour to go walk around I recommend it. The museum is closed unfortunately, as is the parking lot. There's a dirt pull off just before the parking lot, park at the pull off and you'll find the trailhead behind the monument.

There is a lot of potential here, as the historic site of a significant battle in the Mexican American War. However, my experience was a tale of three unfortunates: 1) There is no easy or allowed (?) access to the trails if the park is not open. There is a smaller dirt pull off and entry to the trail from the west end of Mule Hill. It is overgrown, but usable. 2) The trail itself is poorly maintained. There was grass, weeds, and even cacti over growing the trail in places. 3) The park is only open on SAT/SUN, presumably to save money. However, the park should find a way to enable people to hike on the trail regardless of if the office/visitor center is open. I am currently a member of the 1st Cavalry Regiment, the unit whose heraldry dates to the 1st Dragoons, who fought this battle under the leadership of Gen. Kearny. I wish I lived closer, because I would gladly volunteer to help revitalize this site and maybe develop some signs to present the events that unfolded here.

I went to San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park on a day and time its website said it would be open and found nothing but locked gates. Personnel at the San Diego Archaeological Center down the street said the State Park has been closed since the start of Covid. A sign on the locked gates said the trails were open but parking wasn’t allowed. (You could probably park at the Archaeological Center.) If you plan on visiting the Park it’s probably in your best interest to call the number listed on the website to speak with a real person first. An updated website would work even better.

San Pasqual Valley is beautiful this time of year. The rain makes the hills green and the view from the trail behind the visitor center takes in the whole of the valley. The chaparral is healthy and growing, and there are usually many wild flowers along the trail.

San Pasqual Museum presevers the historical significance of this valley during the USA Mexican war. The events that occur during this great battle are well represented in the artifacts and archives preserved in this museum.

Kit Carson Park is a jewel, there are different activities as hiking, disc golf, feeding the ducks (ducks food not bread), tennis courts, hockey, and appreciating nature as the birds, squirrels, ducks and turtles. Playgrounds for the kids, pic-nic areas with tables, great for families and friends! My only complaint is the park is not taking care with caring, the old and dry bushes still there, maybe money issues to take care the plants, trees, the greenery? We really enjoy this park, just great!! 🙏

The disc golf course is what I love the most, but there are many things to love here. Walking trails, baseball fields, a small outdoor theater, picnic areas, roller blade hockey, Queen Calafia-a modern art exhibit, a duck pond, Bar-B-Que areas, playground area, and open areas. It's a lot of fun.

Nice, very large park with baseball, softball, tennis, disc golf, playgrounds, picnic facilities, and pond. Really offers a lot to do. The walk around park via the loop trail is pretty and can be done in under an hour. My pics were looking at critters & plants. The fields and park was in great shape on my visit.

This review is for the disc golf course. They really made the most of the property. This course is not super long or super challenging, but it does require a bunch of different shapes off the tee. It feels like each hole presents a different challenge. Even the short "filler" hole presents a somewhat tight shape and a dangerous green. Compared to other park courses I've played across the country, this one does a much better job of minimizing interaction between walkers and disc golfers. Most of the park goers also seemed aware of the course. Overall, it's a fantastic course that is fun for beginners, challenging for intermediate players, and still demanding of advanced players.

I like going on Sunday they have them classical cars events

Didn't stay too long here. Just stopped by to get some rest. Kids loved walking down to the creek. It's a big park and everything is far away from each other. Would have been nice to walk it all because looks like there's a lot to do here but be prepared to walk.

Nice hiking trails. Convenient parking in the shade under solar panels in the lot. There's a good size pond with ducks and turtles. Close to North County Mall.

Got to the reserve about an hour after gates opened and was able to find a parking spot in the main lot, did not check the overflow lot. Bathrooms were clean and maintained but are still portable units. Drinking fountain was available as well. The visitor's center was informative, with lots of educational information about the flora and fauna. Hiked along the botanical trail to start and warm up. Not listed on the maps is that there's a natural crossing across the creek along this trail. Had to assist the kids across. Took the Way Up Trail to the top, the view is worth it. Went through the Me-xal loop and overlook before heading back down.

Came here to be out in nature and let our 14 month old walk around a bit with us. Beautiful! Lots of cool info about local traditions and culture! Peaceful creek, lovely plants and super friendly people.

Nice trail, great views. Few other people on trail during a week day. Two main trails: short Botanic trail 0.6 mile and long second trail Way Up 1.4 mile. Trails are hard and pretty steep. We enjoyed it with kids, did not reach the peak, hard with kids. Still like it a lot.

20250511 1at time visitor. Did Trail 1 & Botanical. Did pretty decent hikes to both sides of babbling brook. Definitely watch out for the poison oak & lots of mosquitos later in the AM. Grateful for the newly serviced portapotty stalls. (Serviced every 3 days apparently). Nice center. Don, the docent, was very nice and informative. Has a couple long trailer/RV parking spots. And even a working telephone booth! Definite recommend.

Beautiful, lush, and a bit challenging (“Way Up” trail). Well marked, clean portable bathrooms, and nice picnic areas at the lookouts. I really enjoyed my hike there!

You can't tell too well but this gravid(prego) was massive! About 3 or 4 in from tip to tip and body the size of a big silver dollar! These were taken just with my cell phone!

One of my favorite hikes in San Diego! The paths are well kept, the views are amazing, and the terrain isn’t too bad compared to some others I’ve been to! I would definitely suggest bringing a good amount of water as it is a pretty good workout.

As a photographer, I'm constantly exploring new venues, and photographing a wedding in a nature park always brings me immense joy. This particular park was an absolute gem and provided the most breathtaking scenic backdrops, making for truly stunning wedding photos. It certainly didn't disappoint!

Went there for Escondido Renaissance Faire. This is a lovely event, and the park is beautiful. We live in Arizona, and this park kind of makes me want to move nearby. It's beautiful, rocks and trees, lots of hiking areas. Park rangers and Faire staff and participants were friendly.

Went to this park because my girlfriend and I attended the Escondido renaissance faire in Oct '25. What a surprisingly fun faire considering the lack of promotion online. Compared to bigger faires such as the renaissance pleasure faire in my neck of the woods, this faire definitely holds water. The park its situated in is very well maintained with plenty of space and shade for the festivities. I wouldn't be half surprised if this becomes a yearly adventure for fun at the faire.

I love this park. Grew up right next door and it hasn't changed much at all.

Went here for Renaissance Faire. Free parking for disabled individuals. We found Waldo.

Felicita Park is great! Lots of parking and picnic tables. winding trails that span the entire property, and a flowing Creek that runs the length of it as well. You can go pretty far back with smaller more precarious trails or just the casual easy ones. There seems to be something cool around every nook and cranny and there's lots of great spots for getting down closer to the creek. If you have kids I love playgrounds, hiking around and playing by the water this is the park for you!

Such a beautiful Park! There are miles of trails, decent sized rocks to climb, a creek, and a playground. We can't wait to visit again!

Colorful and engaging sculpture installation, it is also open on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9 AM until 2 PM. There is a knowledgeable docent on hand who can tell you stories about the artist and the works.

This is such an incredible, enclosed display of incredible artwork. The art was from an article from France. This part of Kit Carson park has specific hours where it is open, on Tuesdays and Thursdays and only in the morning. There are also tons of parking lots so go off of the google directions and walk to the path immediately to the left of the handicapped parking spots.

Amusing mosaic sculpture garden located within Kit Carson Park. I've been to this park many times and never been in until now, it's just that tough to get there when it's open unless you're retired or took the day off. Make sure you check the schedule beforehand. Other than that it's pretty great! One of a kind and very special!

Wonderful work of worldwide known French artist Niki de Saint Phalle. The kind person supervising (volunteer) was lovely and knew everything about the artist. Not that easy to find (and opening hours are limited, please be aware!), but we absolutely recommend the little detour!

Fantastic. Stop in then fly to Tuscany and see the larger version.

Great places for kids to explore and to get some super unique photos! The vivid colors are super magical and make for a stunning backdrop! It's only open a few hours a week and locked up the rest of the time (I think to prevent vandals) but totally worth the trip! Settled in a large green park on plenty of acreage. Kids playground within walking distance and loads of pathed trails!

This is one of the most beautiful parks i have ever seen. A hidden gem that my kids loved. We did a nice trail walk to get there and they played for hours. It's free with select hours and certain days do be sure to check before you go but worth the trip.

I stopped by when they were having their 150th anniversary. They had a short tour of the house and let you check out the other building there (I think the creamery). It was free, which was super awesome of them. The only thing I will forewarn about is if they do tours, be ready to know they do tours. When I got there, I went straight to the house and didn't see signs stating there were tours or which door they started at. I walked in through the unofficial exit and a gentleman let me know that's where the tour ended. And there weren't any signs for when they strted, like 'tours every 5 minutes' or 'on the hour.' When he told me, I kinda felt like the bad guy for not knowing. But the experience as a whole made up for it.

Nice place to see a piece of history and read about the past. Not sure why their sign directs visitors to a trailhead when the path from parking is much more direct.

Does anyone remember when they held a sheepherding class for dogs and handlers here on Saturdays for $10.00 with Terry? The house was fascinating even before they fixed it up, would have been early 80's.

This historical site has been expertly restored and is being maintained by the San Dieguito River Park organization. It's a great example of governments working together. The docents in each area of the tour were very pleasant and knowledgeable with a nice dose of humor. The history of the homestead and local area is intriguing. It was a totally pleasant outing for our family. I highly recommend it.

A hidden gem! We got a fabulous free tour. Beautifully upkept house and grounds. Folks are working on sustainable projects too and keeping history alive!

Great place to kick around or get a tour and history on the Sikes farm and home. Just behind the farm is mule hill where the battle of San Pasquale took place lots of history surrounding these places. The hosts and or staff are very friendly and knowledgeable if your in the area you should stop and pay a visit. There's also a farmers market there as well local goodies!

Wonderful, working snapshot of the old west. The adobe was built in the late 1800s and has been restored to reflect that time period. There are great gardens, orchards and even chickens and a working windmill to reflect life on the original ranch. A great place to visit, and bring your kids or grandkids.

Are you planning to take your bikes out for a ride on the Escondido Creek Trail? This park is about 1.5 miles from the south-west end of the trail so it could be a perfect starting or ending point for you and your kids. When we were here, they had excavators and bulldozers working on one section of the park grounds, which my son obviously loved. He also really enjoyed watching the swimming lessons that were in session. 📍501 N Rose St, Escondido, CA 92027 🚙Free parking in lot 💰This park is free ⏰Park hours 🎠There are 2 play structures with both standard and bucket swings built on a mulch ground surface 🚽Restrooms 🧺Multiple picnic tables 🪑Park benches at playground 🖼Lawn 🌳Shady trees 🛣Playground is far from busy roads 🚲Paved path good for small bikes, scooters, roller blades and right next to the Escondido Creek Trail ⚾️Baseball field 🏀Basketball courts 🎾Tennis courts 🏊🏼‍♂️Aquatic center

I stopped here to let my pups potty. I saw no kids only adult MEN playing dominoes,and dopefiends. Definitely will not be returning. Basketball court is taped off and the bathrooms are closed but there are Portable bathrooms that don't lock. I honestly didn't want my pups to poop here.

I saw someone get stabbed here a little while back. We hear shots coming from this park and see drug deals constantly. They are more worried about cleaning up trash or graffiti than actually solving any of the issues. Its insanely dangerous

I love this park. It has transformed in a good way since they built the skate park. This place is soooo much safer, less gang activity, and brighter at night. There are more flood lights, and even families with kids now at night! They have different courts for basketball, tennis, soccer, a swimming pool, and of course, the skatepark.

I took my Son a couple of times to this park and every time he had a great time. There are two playgrounds, plenty of space for kids to run and play.

Love this place...my son (16) and I go at least a few times a week... he's learning to skate... I lay out n listen to music or my audiobooks... Watch ppl skate, shoot hoops, play domino's etc... very relaxing...

My son loves coming here, and the other kids, teen, and adults are always friendly

Some of the soccer fields are in better shape than other. My son played on field #12 and it was well maintained and in excellent shape. The concession stand have everything you might need plus on the weekends they have hot food off the grill. Spacious restrooms and plenty of parking.

Francis Ryan Park is a hidden gem nestled against the beautiful hills of Escondido. It's the perfect outdoor haven for family gatherings, sporting events, and picnics. The park offers a wide range of amenities that make it a fantastic place for everyone. The basketball courts are top-notch for some friendly competition, and the well-maintained public bathrooms are a welcome convenience. Ample parking makes it hassle-free to get here, and there's even room for your furry friends and playful children. Whether you're seeking a serene picnic spot or an active day out with loved ones, Francis Ryan Park has it all. Its picturesque location and well-equipped facilities make it a must-visit destination. You'll find both relaxation and recreation in this wonderful park!

We came here for a kids soccer tournament. It got packed! They did have dirt parking lot that got packed so people parked in no parking zones and got tickets. So sad, most other parks don't ticket when they run out of spaces.

Clean and no homless issues, but man, it can get packed when the game gets going. Also, if you are running out of time, that snack bar makes one he'll of a burger 🍔

Most disgusting park i have ever been too! The grass was muddy n smelled like the sewer was coming out from the ground! Nats everywhere because of stagnant muddy water/grass 🤢🤮

It was definitely the soccer scene

This is a great park for soccer. There is plenty of space for a number of games to go on at once and there is a lot of parking, not all of it paved, but all accessible. Thankfully, the bathrooms are clean every time I have gone, and are right in the center of the park. Side note: This park is right in the back of Valley High School, so when the gates on that end are open parking at VHS is useful.

We play baseball here and love this Park. Its very peaceful with an rc car and bmx track in the far back. My only complaint would be the restroom facility. I'd rather crap in the sticks than use the toilet here. I feel the city should provide better restroom facilities at all its parks to be honest. Other than that the city of escondido would get 5 stars for its parks.

It's a great park for most people during the off season for little league baseball. During those times it can be quite packed with no parking available and virtually the entire park is the little leagues during games. Can be frustrating trying to enjoy the peacefulness of the parks natural settings with all the activities..but early mornings during the weekdays is the least crowded and most peaceful with ample hiking and jogging trails and a brand new childrens play ground and apparatuses really modernizing the park..park stays open till after 9:00 pm during the baseball season..However the park maintenance staff is horrible often times the bathrooms are not clean and trash cans still full midweek from the weekend. They train drivers in the back parking lot which is dangerous while people use the park and it create lots of dust and noise. And they are not very helpful with any issues ..by far the worst part of Jesmond dene Park is the maintenance staff..lazy people who milk the system ..on a daily basis. Great park over crowded most evenings and weekends and full bathrooms and snack bar when its baseball season. Very few picnic tables so you'll need to bring your own for a large event..no barbecues provided and limited areas with shade can make it challenging to find a suitable spot unless you get there very early when park opens . But that's even inaccurate cuz they never open the park at the same time everyday..the lazy staff opens at their convenience and sometimes doesn't open till 8 or 8:30 am long after dawn and sometimes it's open at 4:00 am and sometimes 6:00 am depends on whose working that day ..

A smaller park, but it has some nice children's play structures that I've noticed are popular with the younger families - Our boys are too old for them now. There's also a small baseball field here that looks available to play baseball on. We sometimes eat lunch here at their picnic tables and then throw a football or frisbee around in their open grassy field.

This is a very nice park in North Escondodo area. It has 2 playgrounds a set of bathrooms and some picnic tables.

Real toilets, hot water to wash hands, alot of parking. Baseball fields and volleyball spots. Great park with no dirty homeless people in escondido which is rare.

Nice little park for a kids birthday party. Nice big shade trees.

Nice place, good for picnic, playgrounds, baseball ⚾️, parking ok but sometimes full.

This is an older park, but the landscaping is beautiful. We live within walking distance so it's very convenient. The only qualm I have is the playground structure, bathrooms and water fountains. It's old and could use an upgrade like the other parks in Escondido. Mountain View Park and Kit Carson both got really nice upgraded playgrounds, so I hope they also follow through with Rod McLeod park soon. The water fountain needs to go it's really gross. And the bathrooms are also gross. For such a beautiful park the structures are crap. PLEASE upgrade soon city of Escondido!

Great place to take pictures from the overlook! Excellent Dog park and place to bring the kids!

Beautiful park 🌳 nicely maintained, plenty of parking. Bathrooms are usable in a pinch, though I was pleasantly surprised with there being soap in the soap dispenser. So, hand washing is doable. 🧼 Such a wonderful place to play and enjoy outside.

I love this park! The only thing which makes me sad is a big amount of broken glass on the ground on the top of it. There is a playground for little ones, restroom are clean and it's a dog friendly park. Picnic areas are nice, but would need to be renewed a bit. Overall it's a great place to hang out with family and friends.

This was a very nice park, but the bathroom was pretty gross. The views we're nice I would definitely come here again.

Great park to walk. Love the old school swings. Community clean up and painting today.

Nice little quiet spot for the kids. Didn't like all the empty beer glass bottles that were left on the park benches.

Coming to Grove Park on a warm day might not be the most fun because the play structures aren’t shaded so they will get very hot quickly. Despite the heat, my son found fun in “playing basketball” with one of the other kids (which was more like kicking a ball on the basketball court than actual playing basketball haha). The sidewalk around the perimeter around the park was perfect for a stroller jog. Next time, I’ll bring my son’s bike so he can ride around. 📍745 N Ash St, Escondido, CA 92026 🚙Free parking in lot 💰This park is free 🎠The 2 play structures, standard & bucket swings are built on a mulch ground surface 🚽Restrooms 🧺Multiple picnic tables under pavilion and scattered around the park 🍔Charcoal grills 🪑Park benches at playground 🖼Lawn 🌳Shady trees 🛣Next to some busy roads 🚲Paved path perfect for small bikes, scooters, roller blades, or a stroller jog (about .25 miles around one loop) ♟Built-in chess boards on 3 tables

Clean homeless free.... kid friendly for all ages I like how each playground has age appropriate ratings as designed.... bathrooms were very clean! A+

1st time here, had a good time, will be back.

Nice little park for walking and playing. Adults and kids alike will enjoy this cozy little spot. Family friendly great place to relax and or get some laps in.

First time at this park and my daughter and I loved it! Nice walking path and playgrounds! A lot of grass area too if you have pets!

Nice for walks and do sports and play chess and it has restrooms as well

Only 4 stars because of the lack of big trees for shade & small parking lot!! If it's the weekend, you can park in Pioneer's school parking lot across the street. If it's hot, there's no relief from the sun on abusy day!! One large,covered eating area at the entrance. Park is clean, great play area for the kids, not a homeless people mecca, restrooms during the day, benches to sit, paved sidewalks, & gas station next door to buy water, snacks, etc.

This is the second time theyve said they were open and havent been.the hours on google are obviously wrong and also dont match up with their website. I have two disappointed children for the second time in a row who this is not okay

Kids playing baseball, a swim meet at the pool, people playing basketball, and lastly skateboarding. This park has a lot to offer.

I swim here a lot and I love to swim here because it is a big pool and it is nice they also have really good coaches

Nice parking but not covered swimming pool. So not good for cold days.

Love the playground and historical houses recommended for the younger kids

Open 12-4 Friday Saturday and Sunday for open swim.

Great park to walk the dog

Parking is a little tight. Place is in the center of a Escondido across from grape day park. It's does have snacks for purchase but no food court like the museum in Downtown San Diego since this one is a little smaller. There is a play area for babies were I could entertain my 6 months old while looking at my 4 year old. It has AC inside. There's an outdoor area, I suggest you have your child wear sandals because mine got water on her shoes while watering the plants. Went on a Saturday at noon and it wasn't that busy even though there was an even at grape Day park. Found parking no problem but it started to pick up by 1pm.

A perfectly sized museum and center for kids to learn and have hands-on fun activities. This museum is divided into two areas: indoor and outdoor. The indoor area has sections and setups to do pretend grocery shopping, understand some physics principles around fluid dynamics and gravity, learn about money (financial center), pretend kitchen area, pretend laundry area, learn about common bugs and insects, etc. There is also an enclosed and safe play area for toddlers (2 and younger). The outdoor area also has a variety of activity sections. They have sand boxes to let kids do some fossil finding, flowing water to do some gold mining / search, plant sections explaining various veggies, compost center to play around with worms, gardening section, obstacle course , pollination center and an enclosure with a pet turtle. They also run sessions where kids can make their own fossils. Overall a great place to spend time with little kids and educating them on some of the common activities and things around us. To top it all off, the staff is super nice and the place has ample free parking. Definitely a place to visit.

My sister and I took our sons this afternoon, and it was so much fun! Our kids are 13 months and 22 months for reference. There was tons of activities, an area for just kiddos under 2 yrs old. A great outdoor space with many different sensory experiences. There was a bubbles experiment, awesome water table, fish tank. Tons of things to do there. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!

We love this place. Great for little kids. They have a lot packed into a small area, nice that it is very contained (your kids can't escape far). Gated area for babies as well. Nice outdoor space & water table. They also have daily "schedule" activities/crafts kids can participate in.

My daughter is a toddler, and she loves to come here to play. It is a great place for children to explore, play, and experiment with different settings, including water play, garden area, air, lights, and creative building. Well worth the trip.

Great location. Kids had the best time!

Visiting from out of town and came across the Children's Discovery Museum and so glad we did. Took my 21 month old daughter and we had the best time. The tidal pool little kid area was so nice to break away from the bigger kids and play, plus the real fish aquarium was a lot of fun to watch and see. We enjoyed the life size Lite Bright, the huge water table, and so many more kids stations. All the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming and showed us around. Would definitely recommend to locals as well as those visiting San Diego and surrounding areas.

We went through the lake Hodges trail 28 but at some point the trail start to disappear into the vegetation. I mean the trail is visible but it is hard to go through without hurting yourself with branches and bushes. Our walk/hike was really nice though.

Great spot in north county San Diego! Thank God for all the rain the lake finally has water back in it! The pedestrian bridge is really cool when it has water beneath it and the trail around the lake is great for mountain biking!

This is an easy hike (somewhat moderate when you reach the uphill part anf you have not done cardio for a while) but still one of the not so crowded trails in the SD area. There's a parking area on the other side of the 15 freeway. From the lot, there is a path that goes under the freeway. You will pss by Felicita Creek and I believe the trail leads to Felicita County Park. Then there's a trail around Lake Hodges. It's beautiful and calming. I have not hiked around the lake but wanted to do so one day. There's a few mountain bikers too and they're kind enough to always let us know they're behind us.

Absolutely beautiful in the spring! All the wildlife and flowers are enjoying the nice weather and the sights are incredible. Almost no on else was out there on the trails we took which made it feel like we had it to ourselves. Definitely a place everyone should check out.

Good trails both biking and hiking. Depends on the weather but some areas can be flooded. The views are nice and less traffic some days. Went through here on bike rides plenty of times.

So beautiful. I wish I could live here. Peaceful serene. Lots of bicycle riders. Lots of hikers. Fun for the dogs. Fun for the family. Trails go from east to medium it seems.

Great day on the lake caught 3 capsufish.Wanna keep her the rest very small on shore.

Honestly one of the coolest breweries I've been too, they've got a live band setup with a patio outside as well. The space is large I bet you could fit 75 heads in here easily without it being too crowded. The beers are tasty, just wish they had a crispy lager or pilsner on. I'll definitely be back soon!

What a find!? I had the pleasure of enjoying some of the finest brews this last weekend in San Diego when visiting Jacked Up with my closest high school friend. This delightful micro brewery serves up an amazing collection of frosty adult options that will delight anyone selective pallet. We both ordered up a “flight” so we could sample some options. We were not disappointed. We sampled the El Gato Lager, which is like a Mexican lager. The Scottish Ale was good, as was the Cream Ale. Now let’s talk about their darker brothers. This is where they truly excel. The Peanut Butter Cereal Stout was nice, but I’ve tasted others with a more peanut buttery taste, but this one is still quite good. The flavors in the Rye Whiskey Stout are well balanced. The Smoked Porter is one of my Favorites. All too often, brewers get too carried away with the smoke. This brewer got it right. He balanced the smoke with the various malts and hops. He obviously used the smoke as a supporting element and not the primary flavoring ingredient. Well done and smartly done. Now for the Stout. I have to say, its name is simple, but its flavor is not. This is the best and most well-balance and complex stout I’ve had in a long time. There is a lot going on. I don’t drink a lot of stouts. Especially in the summer, as I’m from Phoenix, Arizona. But this stout ranks as being one you don’t want to pass up at any time of the year. I hope this is not a seasonal brew for them. The last one I’d like to mention is their unique Dragon Fruit IPA. IPAs are now the rage. The problem is there’s a sea of mediocrity out there. However, this one does NOT fall into that category. It is as exceptional as it is unique. Their Dragon Fruit IPA is very deceptive. It goes down way too easy. It is light and not heavily hopped, very fruity, using the actual fruit, not extract, and boasts 10% alcohol, without an alcohol taste. This falls in the “unique” IPA category and IS QUITE DELIGHTFUL AND DANGEROUS. Even so, have fun with it. We were there on a Thursday afternoon and returned late Saturday afternoon/evening when they had a band there. The only thing missing was good food. I spoke with one of the owners. She is a delightful woman, and told me they are working toward offering food soon. I look forward to returning to Jacked Up, on my next visit to San Diego.

Cool brewery. Got a couple flights here to try out their brews. They have a very unique dragon fruit IPA which was interesting. Haven’t had anything like it. Their DIPA was really good. Most of their beers are lighter in body and make good lighter summer drinks. Staff was great.

If I can be quite honest, I wasn’t a huge fan of their beer. Some of it was flat, and other was quite bitter. It felt like it had lost a lot of carbonation from being in the keg. Something wasn’t right in this whole taste zone. However, owners:brewers(I believe) were pretty receptive of my feedback when I talked to them. Not that I’m an expert in Brewing, but a good constructive feedback is always good. They told me some stuff, and kinda made sense why I may have got that taste from those beers I bought. I love the branding, and truly feel that for the short amount of time they’ve been running; they can grow pretty big. Their Irish milk stout was by far my favorite, but I hear their dragon fruit might be the good one here. Def need to go back and have some, since it wasn’t available when I went. My four stars are for their friendliness, great branding, humbleness and for their Irish milk stout.

My husband and I stumbled upon this place and we were not disappointing! He enjoyed the beer and I got a huckleberry hard seltzer and it was fantastic. We also have the large soft pretzel and it was amazing. Highly recommend you ask for double the beer cheese because it’s so good. They make it with their own beer. If we lived in the area, we would go back!

This is the best brewery in Escondido. Great local, family vibes. And their beer selection is always incredible! Tons of variety, including hard seltzer!

Great spot! Owners are super welcoming, their beer is good, and they have a food truck! What else could you want from a small local independent brewery.

I had the best car-buying experience with Jerry at Acura of Escondido! From start to finish, he made the entire process so easy and seamless. He was knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cared about helping me find the perfect car — and I absolutely love it! The deal I got was incredible, and I never once felt pressured or rushed. Jerry went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and that I drove away completely happy. If you’re looking for a new car and want someone who truly delivers a great experience, ask for Jerry — he’s the best!

We had a wonderful purchase/lease experience with Ken at Escondido Acura! He knows his cars and their details making a great conversation about which car best suited us. Thank you, Ken! And thank you Escondido Acura for a great salesman and an easy experience!

I had a really good experience at Acura in Escondido, CA recently. I did not have an appointment nor an idea of what exactly I wanted. This is where Ken, my sales rep, came in and helped. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient with every single question and comment from my end. He ended helping me get this such fun to drive Civic and made the whole process super easy. Ken is the man!

Came to this location to check out a Fiat 124 Spider and Ken Knight helped me out. He was knowledgeable, professional, and very informative. I drove almost 100 miles to check out the car and Ken made it a point to work with my schedule and availability to do as much as possible remotely. I am very happy with the car and really enjoyed the experience.

I bought 3 acura cars from Zhou. He's a really good dealer and we trust him with any car purchases. He always give me a good deal and he has a really good customer service. If you're looking for an Acura car i recommend Zhou.

I had been to several Acura dealerships trying to get my hands on the new Integra Type S, but honestly, I kept running into dead ends. No one was willing to work with me on pricing, and I was just about ready to give up on the whole thing. Then I came across this dealership online—they had the exact model I’d been searching for. I gave them a call and was connected with Jerry, and let me tell you—this man is the real deal. Not just a great salesman, but someone who genuinely cares. He took the time to work with me, walked me through everything, and really made the process feel smooth. I knew I’d eventually need to speak with the general manager to finalize numbers, and I’ll admit—I had my guard up from past dealership experiences. But then I met Eddy. Instantly, he gave off a laid-back, friendly vibe, and any concerns I had melted away. Saying Jerry and Eddy “worked with me” would be a massive understatement—they pulled off straight-up miracles to help me get my dream car. They didn’t just sell me a vehicle—they made the experience feel personal and genuinely enjoyable. In a world where dealerships often get a bad rep, this one stands out. I’m proud to stand behind them and even prouder to drive off in my new Integra Type S. Huge thanks to Jerry and Eddy—couldn’t have done it without you. If you’re in the market for a new Acura, I can’t recommend this dealership enough.

Had a great buying experience at Acura of Escondido. I had made an appointment online and was contacted in the morning to confirm. My sales consultant, Zhou, had the vehicle up front and the keys. After driving and reviewing the Acura, I was able to quickly secure the deal that worked. They were aware of a competitors ad and we closed the deal. Finance paperwork did not have any surprises. My new Acura has been great. I highly recommend them.

Areas for small, med, large dogs are separated and large. We went to small dog section which has grass and benches. Will return! Visited 11/26/2024.

This park is very large. It has three zones for dog parks, a small area for dogs weighing less than 25 pounds, then a large dog area, and then an extra-large dog area over 60 pounds! The scenery is beautiful and worth recommending!

Honey and Alex have the best of times here. I appreciate the weight class pens so that all dogs are comfortable to play with other dogs relative to their size. Based off my pictures I'm sure your dog can have a great time, too.

Very nice dog park with plenty of parking, doggie bags and water. It has several different fenced areas based on your dogs' size. I love that it has some grass and shady trees.

Great dog park with 3 good sized sections for small, medium, and large dogs. There isn't a lot of seating or shade so you might want to bring a folding chair and umbrella (if it's hot).

I went here with my 9 mon old puppy. The park is clean and doesn't stink like other dog parks. The puppy like it there, she able to run and play with other dogs her size.

Great dog park. Little and big dog spots. Water and tons of left over balls to play with

Always try to make it at least once a year to Cruising Grand. (We live in Fresno). Beautiful car/trucks etc. Great music and atmosphere. Very family friendly time. Tonight was C10 displays as well as other vehicles

Used to be a great event before the City of Escondido decided to redo the streets, eliminate traffic lights and provide less parking. Wish that the city had of taken Cruising Grand into more consideration before they spent all of expensive and time destroynf the historic Grand avenue. Makes it harder to cruise the street now and not the space for vehicles. Wish that Grand could be Grand again like it was!

If you love the small town feel, this is the place to go. Everyone is super friendly and ready to talk about their fabulous cars. The restaurants on Grand are so diverse, anyone can find their favorite.

Long running weekly car show/cruise on Broadway in Escondido. Free to enter, not sure about the show. It happens every Friday from April - September. 5pm to 9pm. Pics are from 6/15 when the show centered on two OLD SCHOOL brands - The Pierce Arrow and Packard.

One of the best cruises ive been to in a long time i would definetly check it out if your in the escondido area on a friday.

Escondido's pride and joy event. This really brings out the sense of community and automotive culture that Escondido is known for.

Love the classic cars. Took lots of photos. And all of owners seemed to enjoy answering any questions you have about their cars.

Well maintained , lots of people living in cars, parked nearby. But a nice park , with basketball hoops.

Leash Requirement: Dogs in San Diego County parks must be leashed, with the leash being no more than six feet in length. The person controlling the dog must be able to restrain it. This is not abided by consistently. Park is pretty clean. Playground is currently undergoing remodel.

I like the park cause it's away from all the busy streets more private. My rotties can run around freely. It has alot to do there , it's not a big park but I like it.

Plenty of space to play games basketball courts and new play area for the kids

I have had two tires pop due to debris in the parking area. Be careful

When I am in that part of town, I take my poodle to run around. The park has a play structure and is very quiet most of the time on weekdays. Clean and easy to park. At dark time it can be a sketchy part of town.

The park was very clean, and very spacious. The 2 separate parks for different ages is really awesome. My son is 2 years old and always get bumped or pushed by older kids on the playground. But because he was playing on the smaller childrens playground he had a better experience at the park!! We will continue to go to the park :)

The bus drivers are very nice and helpful but there is NO security visible there and is not very safe. I had a man screaming f bombs at me and my sister and no one to help. Can't believe their not protecting the public. This man also was not the only one there acting this way and was verbally assulting a bus driver's well.

It's gotten a little better, far from perfect but the new timelines and schedules are much more accommodating than years prior. Plus, drivers are becoming nicer as time goes on. Whether it's genuine or not and continues positively remains to be seen, but for the most part busses do connect more often than not now.

Lost a custom engraved wedding present on the bus and left my contact information. Bus driver was nice enough to tell me that they had turned it in for me and rude customer service had audacity to lie and say they never heard of it despite it literally being in the log book in front of us. Despicable thievery.

The lady working at 4:30 PM today 6/18/33, was extremely rude and disrespectful, not to mention arrogant. Racially profiling and talking down to a minor is not okay. if a parent is confirming information, there is no reason to question that information.

Be careful ladies and gentlemen! There are a lot of homeless men and women that hang out in the ladies bathroom. I personally have felt unsafe there a couple of times. There is a pleasant janitor that cleans during the mornings, however.

I arrived here 5 minutes before I needed to catch a Route 235 bus and there was NO signage indicating where to catch it, even though it's the main bus route from this station. I didn't know where to go until I saw a Route 235 bus leaving without me. -1000 for the absence of useful wayfinding signage at the passenger drop-off.

Service is good but I heard this bus driver straight up yelling at a woman about her stroller as soon as she got off the bus for her break I believe. She came back minutes later to start the bus and yelled at her again about the stroller to fold it up. I understand that it's the rules but she shouldn't yell at a customer right away, especially when no one's getting on the bus yet for another five minutes. Later as we got on the bus the woman got on and tried swiping her card and seemed to mumble in Spanish that her card won't scan right away. The driver complained "I don't know Spanish!" so me and someone else I believe decided to translate. The driver said something along the lines of "I understood/understand!" Anyways, I've already heard people complain about her being rude to customers so if you ever get on the 354 around 9am and see this blonde skinny middle aged woman, don't get too surprised if she starts yelling at you or someone.

The playground equipment at El Norte Park definitely needs replacing. It looks very old and dingy. The thing that I thought was so cute about this park was it’s theme. This park is very long and skinny and there is a sidewalk that runs through the middle from one end to the other. Instead of just paving a straight path, they shaped it into a vine with leaves coming off the stem and stamped the Jack & the Beanstalk story into it! If you aren’t looking for this, you could miss it because the sidewalk isn’t surfaced evenly. It looks like it has been patched and redone multiple different times. However, when it was first done, I’m sure it looked so cute! Just by updating the playground and fixing the sidewalk to look even, this park would feel like it had a major facelift. 📍1221-1231 Conway Dr, Escondido, CA 92027 🚙Free street parking on Stanley Way 💰This park is free 🎠The play structure has standard and bucket swings and it built on a mulch ground surface 🚽No restrooms 🧺Some picnic tables 🪑Park benches at playground 🖼Lawn 🌳Some shady trees 🛣Playground is a good distance from busy roads but if you kids ride bikes or scooters on the sidewalk, one end is at El Norte Parkway which is a busy street 🚲Paved sidewalk where kids could ride small bikes, scooters, roller blades

Cool little park that connects two neighborhoods. It has a few benches if you wanted to have some lunch or just chill. Also a small playground for kids to enjoy with lots of grass areas to run around in. It was pretty quiet when I went but I'm not too sure how it gets at night..

It's one of my favorite parks to go to. Our dogs LOVE this park. Been going since the youngest one was a few months old, shes now 4years and knows this is her park.

I just heard that that park is the Jack and the beanstalk story but you can't even see the letters anymore. How come it hasn't been redone? I'm trying to see it and I bet other kids would like to see also and tell other people about it also.

Fairly small park but very open for it's size. Also a small childrens playground. It's never crowded and always a nice park to walk through.

Very small park but it does have a child play area. Its very clean but right next to a sewage canal. I wouldn't be there at night though. There is very little to no light from the street lights and none in the park.

It's great for younger kids, there's no bathrooms but on the plus there isn't homeless people everywhere

Check in was fine, checkout was a nightmare. Stephanie is not a very friendly human. Very rude, not only to us, but to other customers. Never had a hotel knock on the room door before check out time to tell you about the check out time, rush you, and threaten a late check out fee.

One Star is too many for this place!! We arrived at this location for a late night check in after a long day of traveling. Within seconds of entering the room i noticed there was a roach on the wall. The bed was stained and there was a bug on the pillow. It did not take long to see a bug on the wall by the bed and on the dresser. Closer inspection showed them on the ceiling and tub. We contacted the front desk. The woman came with a bad attitude as if we were lying. She offered another room. Which as soon as we entered we saw the bed was just as stained. We are not willing to stay in a hotel that is infested and filthy. Her attitude continued and she refused to allow us to speak to the manager who she was apparently in contacted with. While waiting for refund confirmation a transient man came in the front office, messed with the camera and threated both the front desk lady and us as well.. It is 10:30 labor day weekend. Hotels are either sold out or outrageously priced for same night checkins.

Had dirty sheets and pillowcases. It was late so I had to go down to the front desk to get some clean ones and the so called clean ones or even dirtier than the ones that were in the room. Had to go to Walmart and buy some.

I stayed there on 9/19/21 and the lady that checked us in was so friendly and made our experience a good one thanks Stephanie

You be the judge, bring family next time or good place for mother in-law? what say you?

Quick check in did everthing online...i loved it

If your okay with the bare minimum this works

Great wide open space for running and playing pretty much any sport you want. Parking is the only issue. Lot is pretty small in comparison to the park itself. Other than that, awesome park🙏🏻

Nasty tamales the worst I've ever tasted. They don't even make their own masa, it's a tasteless cheap store bought mess. The beef tamales are the WORST!!!! They make you want to scrape your tongue. The ambiance is super weird, they don't make you feel comfortable at all. They only have two tables for seating and if they are full your out of luck. Save your money and cross the street to Peterson's Donuts.

The dancing was spectacular! Tamales did not disappoint!!

Tamales were amazing as always!

Best Tamale festival in San Diego

Great area to go to for fishing. Daley Ranch is just outside the entrance of Dixon Lake if you like hiking and mountain biking. Dixon Lake offers fishing and fishing licenses. There is also a concession stand and picnic areas. The campground is a bit tricky navigate. Finding the sites is easy, but parking and setting up your tent is the tricky part. I wouldn't recommend many of the sites for people who have mobility problems.

I have so many happy memories of this lake and park over many years … a moonlit Fourth of July out on the lake in a boat, fishing with a friend, with fireworks exploding in the distant sky — bliss … another friend’s big picnic there the day after her wedding … plus camping there. Check out my sunrise photo here. If you get up early you’ll also see birdlife (egrets?) visiting the water’s edge. This is an affordable, family oriented, almost hidden gem, less known to people beyond northern San Diego county. A huge plus is the adjacent Daley Ranch, a hiking destination.

Great place to visit, fish, and relax. The bluegill in this lake are enormous.

Gorgeous lake for camping, fishing, boating. All kinds of trails around. Paid entry on weekends. Super friendly rangers out and about that give great tips about spots to check out. I went to the small waterfall today on advice of ranger. You can't loop around the lake. Most trails are north of the lake with some connecting to Daley Ranch trails. Free parking at the Daley Ranch parking lot and you can walk by Dixon lake ranger station Lots of facilities, trash cans and porta-potties all over. Very clean and well maintained. Photos and videos are from today

We love it here! It’s easy to go to and we just pack a cooler, a pop-up tent, a table top grill some food and make a day out of it and do some fishing. It only cost five dollars to get in if you just wanna go relax out in nature Walk around have a picnic just hang out. If you want to fish, it’s 10 for adults and seven for children so it’s reasonable. We haven’t had much luck with the fish lately, so I’m not sure how often they stock but that’s the only thing that I would say is a bit frustrating because we haven’t caught much the last few times we’ve gone and neither have all the people around us. Other than that great spot. The restrooms could use a little bit more attention in the middle of the afternoon and the end of the afternoon and they could use some more pontoon boats.!

A beautiful and scenic area with multiple fishing docks and a boating area. Many trails to walk through. Although somewhat small for a nature area it is still a nice and partly quiet place to go in the mornings. Around 5pm is when the parking area and fishing areas start to get much more busy so if you want to be more alone on your hike then you're going to want to go as early as you can, really.

My group did not camp; though I wish we would have. We only saw the lake and had our event in the Day Use area of the park. It is definitely one of the cleanest parks around. It is beautifully maintained. The lake is stocked with trout during it's season; with about $8 for fishing license, you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Primitive campsites available for cheapest price in town. I would definitely recommend checking out this hidden gem.

Beautiful hike, great workout. We started at the parking lot and took Creek Crossing to Sage Trail to Stanley Peak, then returned via the lake and Ranch House. A little over 7 miles total.

I’ve hiked here many times over decades, including some moonlit summer hikes with groups years ago. I even used to rent horses to ride through the ranch in a group a long time ago. The history and views, including wildlife, are wonderful. I’m grateful this land was set aside for us all to enjoy. Escondido gets really hot in summer, so morning is a good time to go then. Consider putting booties on your dog’s feet because some parts of at least one area near the historical ranch house are paved. Take water. There are historical, botanical, and bird life information plaques, plus public restrooms. Parking is free in the area across the road from Dixon Lake. This place is popular. Mountain bikers use the trail. There are some plants up there that can cause rashes if you make contact, plus some big ants on the trail sometimes, so read the information plaques to be aware of your surroundings. If you make contact with poison oak, wash the oil off your skin as soon as you can, to avoid blisters. Enjoy the oaks, and the flowering manzanita and ceanothus, depending on the season. Happy trails!

There are signs on daily ranch of mountain lions around the area . Im assuming they are being posted because they are more sightings of them. Usually , mountain lions are solitary. I have seen a pack of big brown coyotes before, but they halted at my presence and then walked away. I went on a run and took north quail road and at 8:45am I decided to deviate to the left to take the Stanley Peak trail . I only took a few steps, because im not quite familiar with that trail, when I suddenly saw 2 big brown “dogs” walking my way. They were not on the trail but on the dry short bushes walking toward the dirt trail. One was smelling the dry bushes, and the other one was walking. I Know they were not coyotes because they didn’t have long erect ears. They were too far away for me to see them clearly, but I wasn’t planning to waste precious time taking a picture of them. I walked slowly the way I came and ran back quail road. I only ran about 50 feet away when I ran into another runner, and we ended up team tagging our jog together.

Large open park with connecting trails. Quite steep from the start but once you get over that first hump the central trail stays easiest the walk. The trails heading northwest and northeast can have some challenging areas. Unfortunately the severe rain earlier this year has damaged the trails. Use hiking poles if you have them. You can stay out here for 4-6 hours, depending on your route and pace. Free parking, even on busy days like today I could easily find a spot. You can use the restrooms at the lake, which is a few minutes walk from parking and free entry when you walk. Main restroom building is located near the Ranch House. There are trash cans located all over the park and it definitely helps keeping the trails clean. Altho it can look busy, once you're more on the the outer sides of the park you have lots of quiet. Some more narrow trails are more suitable for mountain bikers that hikers. Check out their site for the map

Made this trip for a scouts camping trip this weekend. Easy camping, beautiful park, lake, and excellent hiking. Safely drive to great locations with magnificent views. 5/5 destination rating, difficulty level is 3/10, but beware of animals snooping around for food around the clock. Keep your camp clean and all food secured and you will have a great time!

Beautiful in springtime. So green. There has been so much rain, so everything is growing. You can see where there were fires that burned trees and shrubs there are now fields of new vegetation and flowers thriving. Life goes on!

Daley ranch is a strong 4.5 stars. It has many trails with varying hiking/biking conditions with streams, waterfalls, and ponds. In the spring, there are an assortment of beautiful blooming plants. Throughout the week, there can range between nearly no one there, to a completely filled up parking lot. The trails are kept up enough, but I lot of the nice details, such as signs of plant names and information have graffiti on them or have been destroyed. On busy days, the trails stink of dog poop because of lazy owners. There are literally trash bins available throughout nearly all off the trails. Please be courteous to others and the environment and pick up your trash, or other trash that is laying around. Overall this place is beautiful and very enjoyable. For exercise, or trying to find a calm soothing atmosphere , come on by. Cheers!

Nice easy stroll w some cool scenery along the way.. Go early and when it's not too warm. A lot of Red Ants on this Trail. Be careful with dogs...

It’s not a park, it’s a picnic table beside a dirt road. From there, a single track trail heads north east along a nursery - rolling hills, a few nice vistas and oak trees standing guard. Need to take a bumpy dirt road about .7 miles in from the main road to find the picnic table. It worked for our off leash jaunt with the dogs but otherwise just mid.

Great place to hike with the dog with a lot of variation in terrain, much of it very scenic.

Love the trail, except the noise from the 🛣️ ... so probably early in the 🌅 is best.

Nice trails. Variety of terrain. Love mission of a coast to crest trail.

Good place for walking or bike riding. Excellent pedestrian bridge.

Great trails. Always friendly people out

I decided to go for my first bike ride today since moving here. Found myself on some great off-road biking. The views of the mountains and lake were stunning. I will be doing my daily ride and bible study here. Really enjoyed the serenity.

Good and fun hiking trails. Head up the high trail for more challenge.

Nice multi use trail. Its awesome that we get to enjoy this trail next to the lake.

Love sunsets and evening bike rides around Lake Hodges!

It's a beautiful Trail and really thriving after the rain.

Excellent spot at the edge of the lake with great mtb trails and pintoresque hippy houses.

Del Dios features great views and amazing trails. It's a system of wide and easily navigated trails that weave in between several large mountains, and it is very good for any kind of recreational exercise. Bike, hike, horse riding, it is an enjoyable set of trails within a nice environment for many to use, and it is also located quite conveniently along the I-15 so there is no need for one to go driving through a forest or finagling through dirt paths just to find the trailhead. It can get a little crowded during peak hours but otherwise it is a great place to go to catch a breather or clock in some miles during the weekend.