1Play area (2 on site)2Restroomsabout 100 ft from the play area3Parkingabout 200 ft from the play area4Picnic tablesabout 100 ft from the play area5Covered shelter (3 on site)6BBQ grillabout 100 ft from the play area
Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout.
Guide
Good to know
Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Good for hot days
Splash pad on site, with some reported shade.
Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2016–2026
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Ideal for younger children ages 2-5
The park has two separate playgrounds designed by age group with shade, and the quiet location works well for toddlers.
Visit May through September for splash pad
The small splash pad operates seasonally and is a major draw, but it frequently breaks down or doesn't function.
Arrive early on weekends for parking
The lot holds about 20 cars and fills quickly when groups reserve the ramadas for parties or gatherings.
Bring shade or arrive before noon
While playgrounds have some shade structures, much of the grounds lack coverage and the sun exposure is significant.
Watch for wildlife, especially at dawn and dusk
Coyotes and javelinas have been reported by multiple visitors, particularly during cooler months and evening hours.
Distilled from 97 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy
Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 97 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; aerial imagery from USGS (2023). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
