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Dusty Rhodes Park 4.4★ · 801 Google ratings · San Diego, California
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Parking
On-site parking From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am · busiest Sat afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈1,100 m² · larger than 88%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Dusty Rhodes Park
25 m USGS NAIP 2022 · play area © OpenStreetMap
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
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports
Best for dog owners
The park's main appeal is its large off-leash dog areas separated by size, with shade, water, and seating.
Go for open space activities
The park offers a huge grass field suitable for picnics, sports, and general recreation beyond the dog-focused areas.
Arrive early for parking
Parking can fill up during busy times, with some reviewers reporting people parking on grass when lots are full.
Watch where you step
Many reviewers report inadequate cleanup of dog waste, describing excessive poop throughout the park despite provided bags.
Avoid the picnic area after dark
The gazebo and main picnic areas are frequently occupied by homeless individuals; stick to the open field and playground instead.
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.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 2469 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 750 m away · Has restrooms
950 m away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Dusty Rhodes Park have restrooms? Yes — public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at Dusty Rhodes Park? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Dusty Rhodes Park good for toddlers? Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is Dusty Rhodes Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Friday around 8am.
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More San Diego playground lists 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
