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Cadman Park

4.5★ · 180 Google ratings · San Diego, California

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Restrooms Step-free
At a glance
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Access
Step-free entranceFrom the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Mon 11am · busiest Sat afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈450 m² · larger than 46%Measured on OpenStreetMap

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Map of Cadman Park
Aerial view of Cadman Park
Play area outlined in green (OpenStreetMap); ground is public-domain federal aerial photography. USGS NAIP 2022.
Guide

Good to know

Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Visit in late afternoon
The park offers stunning Mission Bay views best enjoyed during golden hour and evening sunsets.
Playground lacks shade
Bring hats and sunscreen as the play equipment has minimal overhead coverage.
Bathrooms are clean and accessible
Public restrooms are well-maintained and located near the kids' play area.
Good for young kids' activities
The playground includes a sand area, a tree for climbing, and is close to picnic tables for family meals.
Arrive early for parking
Parking is limited, though street parking is available nearby.

Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 4280 Avati Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

1.6 km away · Better for toddlers
2.0 km away · Better for toddlers
2.0 km away · More shade
Questions

Parent FAQs

Does Cadman Park have restrooms?
Yes — public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
When is Cadman Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 11am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; amenity positions from OpenStreetMap; aerial imagery from USGS (2022). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover — our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake