Things to do with kids in California Category - Page 20 of 32

Chicano Park

Chicano Park, in Barrio-Logan, was dedicated in 1970 after a group of community activists, Brown Berets, artists and students protested plans to build a highway patrol station on the site. After a non-violent stand off against police and bulldozers that lasted several days, the land was finally turned over to build a community park. Now the park is home to one of the nation’s largest collections of public art murals.

Location: Logan Avenue and Cesar Chavez Parkway, San Diego, CA

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Mission Trails Regional Park

One of the largest urban parks west of the Mississippi, this park has over 5,900 acres of open space providing visitors the chance to participate in a wide variety of hikes and multi-educational programs. Mission Trails Regional Park also includes Kumeyaay Campground.

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Shoreline Parks

Shelter Island walking path on Shoreline Park between the San Diego harbor and some nice hotels.

Extending from Torrey Pines City Park South to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, this coastal system includes 65 view areas and coastal access points.

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Presidio Park

Considered by many to be the West Coasts’ Plymouth Rock, this park offers over 50 acres nestled on a hill over looking Mission Bay, San Diego Bay, Mission Valley and the Pacific Ocean. The Serra Museum educates and excites visitors with the park history and San Diego’s past. Presidio Park is a horticultural cornucopia, flourishing with native and non-native species. All this can be observed exploring Presidio Parks more than 2 miles of trails, situated in the middle of urban San Diego.

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Balboa Park

This significant horticultural and cultural resource has more than 15,000 trees, 14 specialty gardens, nearly 100 arts, educational, recreational, social and sports organizations, 14 museums and is home to the World Famous San Diego Zoo and Old Globe Theatre.

Contact number: (619) 239-0512

Location: 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

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Mission Bay Park

This 4,235 acres park is approximately half land and half water and is the largest man-made public aquatic recreational area in the world.

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Robb Field Skate Park

With 40,000 square feet of concrete, this skate park has something for everyone, regardless of age or skill level, including a “street course” design which features a combination bowl, along with numerous handrails, ledges, blocks, a pump bump and an octagon volcano.

Contact number: (619) 531-1563

Location: 2525 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA 92107

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Rancho Peñasquitos Skate Park

The 22,000 square foot park has a mix of wood and concrete structures and ramps. In this Advanced Street park you will find a picnic table down six stairs, 3 flat 3, manual pads, flat rails, half pipes, quarter pipes and a spine. It also has a replica of the San Dieguito 10 stair rail.

Contact number: (858) 538-8131

Location: 10111 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129

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Charles L. Lewis III Memorial Skate Park

Approximately 7,000 sq. ft. with above ground ramps and rails. Bleachers for parents to sit and watch their children skate and a small picnic area. Also, a walk course around the park. Limited rental equipment on hand for public check-out with appropriate ID. Equipment includes, helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and skateboards.

Contact number: (619) 527-3419

Location: 6610 Potomac Street, San Diego, CA 92139

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Carmel Valley Skate Park

The park is a 13,500 square foot facility with a challenge course and cast in place concrete bowl. It also includes urban elements such as railings, stairs, banks and ledges. The park is equipped with night lighting allowing for it to stay open after the sun goes down. There are restrooms, a shade structure and sitting/observation areas as well.

Contact number: (858) 552-1616

Location: 12600 El Camino Real,San Diego, CA 92130

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