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Gershwin Park 4.6★ · 194 Google ratings · San Diego, California
✓ Toddlers✓ Step-free
At a glance
What visitors report about Gershwin Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am · busiest Wed evening
Size
About 8,000 sq ft · bigger than 74% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Gershwin Park 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
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Explore the nature features
The wooden obstacle course with logs and stumps and nearby canyon trails offer something beyond typical playgrounds.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Bring a bathroom plan
The park has no public restrooms, so use facilities before arriving or plan a quick visit.
Watch for unleashed dogs
Many dog owners ignore leash requirements, so supervise closely if your child is uncomfortable around unfamiliar dogs.
Visit for open play space
The large grassy area works well for soccer, frisbee, and running around more than structured activities.
Check conditions before midday
One reviewer reported mosquitos and marshy conditions from overwatering in some areas during certain seasons.
Distilled from 91 visitor reviews.
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 📍 3549 Conrad Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.8 miles away · Has restrooms
1.0 miles away · Has restrooms
1.1 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Gershwin Park? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Is Gershwin Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
When is Gershwin Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Thursday around 8am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 91 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; 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, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
