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Playground at Lake 5

4.8★ · 148 Google ratings · Santee, California

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At a glance

What visitors report about Playground at Lake 5

Shade

Shade reportedBased on visitor reports · 2019–2024

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The site plan

Map of Playground at Lake 5

Guide

Good to know

Best for ages 5 and up

The playground features elevated slides requiring climbing skills, making it better suited for older children than toddlers.

Ideal for birthday parties

The lake offers pavilion reservations, plenty of shade, water attractions, and enough space for large family gatherings.

Bring duck food money

Duck food sells for $1 at the General Store, making feeding ducks a popular activity for kids.

Arrive early on weekends

Parking fills up and costs $6 on weekends; weekday visits avoid both the fee and crowds.

Inspect one area before visiting

One reviewer reported sewage smell in a corner of the pond, though this was an isolated report.

Distilled from 68 visitor reviews.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 Santee, CA 92071

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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Weston Park

0.4 miles away · Has restrooms

Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve

1.0 miles away · Has a splash pad

West Hills Park Pavilion

1.1 miles away · Has restrooms

Questions

Parent FAQs

Is there shade at Playground at Lake 5?

Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.

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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 68 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