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Maddox Park 4.3★ · 378 Google ratings · San Diego, California
✓ Toddlers✓ Restrooms✓ Parking
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports
Shade
Little shade reported Mentioned by 5 visitors
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Parking
On-site parking From the official listing
Size
≈1,590 m² · larger than 93%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Maddox 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
Ideal for mixed-age families
Two separate playgrounds accommodate both younger and older children, allowing siblings to play age-appropriately in the same visit.
Plan for a picnic
A covered pavilion with multiple picnic tables makes this park suitable for family meals or longer outdoor gatherings.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Mentioned by 5 visitors
Bring a portable toilet solution
The park has no public restrooms, which is a significant problem for young children who need bathroom access during play.
Visit on weekday mornings
The park is least crowded between 9am and 2pm on weekdays, offering quieter playground access than evenings and weekends.
Watch for sand hazards
Sand from the play area gets kicked onto nearby concrete, creating slip hazards that have caused falls in children.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 7825 Flanders Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.1 km away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Maddox 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 Maddox Park? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Is Maddox Park good for toddlers? Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
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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
