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Powerhouse Park 4.8★ · 2575 Google ratings · Del Mar, California
✓ Toddlers✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
What visitors report about Powerhouse Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am · busiest Sun evening
Size
About 3,000 sq ft · bigger than 22% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Powerhouse Park 1
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1 Play area2 Drinking fountain (2 on site)
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.
Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Great picnic spot with ocean views
Large grassy area with picnic tables overlooks the beach and is perfect for families who want to relax.
Bathrooms are available but inconsistent
Public restrooms exist with wheelchair accessibility, though cleanliness varies and maintenance issues have been noted.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Arrive before 9am for parking
Street parking fills quickly, especially on weekends and during school breaks; paid lots charge $15-20 for just two hours.
Watch for stingrays while wading
Stingray season injures hundreds yearly at Del Mar beaches; shuffle your feet in shallow water to avoid stepping on them.
Plan for a full afternoon or evening
The combination of playground, beach access, nearby restaurants, and spectacular sunset views supports several hours of family time.
Distilled from 100 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 📍 1658 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
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Parent FAQs Does Powerhouse 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 Powerhouse Park? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Is Powerhouse Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
When is Powerhouse Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 8am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 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
