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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.MacArthur ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: University Avenue and Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA The 22-acre MacArthur Park includes a community center, recreation center, picnic areas with tables, barbecue, benches, and rest rooms. MacArthur Park also has a municipal pool, Khulken Basebal...
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Mount Helix Nature Park and AmphitheaterParent rating: ![]() Location: 4905 Mt Helix Drive, La Mesa, CA Mount Helix Nature Park and Amphitheater is a beautiful, historic, outdoor venue that seats 1,000 patrons in a rustic setting. Small stadium seats are provided in all sections, but blankets or ...
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Aztec ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Corner of Aztec Drive and Morocco Drive, La Mesa, CA Aztec Park, almost four acres in size, features a tot lot, picnic tables, barbecues, an open turfed play area, and rest rooms. Only street parking is available. |
La Mesa Farmers' MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: Allison Street - East of Spring Street, La Mesa, CA Local growers supply La Mesa Farmers' Market with fruit, vegetables, and flowers, as well as lots of other homemade goodies. |
La Mesita Park/Junior Seau Sports ComplexParent rating: ![]() Location: 8855 Dallas Street, La Mesa, CA The 12-acre La Mesita Park includes the Junior Seau Sports Complex, named after San Diego's long time football star. Facilities include four lighted tennis courts, play areas for tots an...
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Collier ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 4401 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA The park is currently closed due to the San Diego fires. Check the website for updated information. Collier Park park has a lighted t...
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Harry Griffen Regional ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa, CA Included in the 53 acres of wide open space at the Harry Griffen Regional Park is a play area, tot lot, sandbox area, 360-seat amphitheater, jogging path, shaded picnic area with tables and bar...
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Sunset ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 5540 Lake Park Way, La Mesa, CA Sunset Park, a facility just over six acres, includes includes a year-round fitness center, multipurpose sports fields, basketball court, off-street jogging, tot lot, picnic tables, benches, ba...
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Briercrest ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 9000 block of Wakarusa Street, La Mesa, CA Briercrest Park provides the physically challenged with an outdoor place to explore and participate in outdoor recreation. The three-acre sensory park is designed with plants and objects...
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Sun Valley Golf CourseParent rating: ![]() Location: 5080 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA Sun Valley Golf Course offers several golfing options for children and teens, including special rates for regular play, both private and group lessons, and golf camps during school break...
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Highwood ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 4200 Parks Avenue, La Mesa, CA Highwood Park is an eight acre park includes two play structures, a shaded picnic area with tables, benches, barbecues, and rest rooms. The amphitheater and tennis courts are also available thr...
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Jackson ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Jackson Drive and Laird Street, La Mesa, CA Jackson Park is a small park on Jackson Drive with fairly new play structures, a turfed play/picnic area with tables and barbecues, benches, and restrooms. |
Northmont ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Severin Drive and Amaya Drive, La Mesa, CA With just over five acres this park includes a tot lot, walking/jogging path, volleyball court, turfed play/picnic area with tables and barbecues, benches and rest rooms. |
Rolando ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Alamo Way and Vigo Street, La Mesa, CA Rolando Park is a three-and-a-half acre park that includes two baseball fields with a concession stand, tot lot, picnic tables, benches, barbecues, and rest rooms. |










