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Powerhouse Park 4.8★ · 2575 Google ratings · Del Mar, California
✓ Toddlers✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kids Mentioned by 5 visitors
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Parking
On-site parking From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am · busiest Sun eveningFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈280 m² · larger than 22%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Powerhouse 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.
Mentioned by 5 visitors
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.
Great picnic spot with ocean views
Large grassy area with picnic tables overlooks the beach and is perfect for families who want to relax.
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.
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
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.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
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
When is Powerhouse Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 8am.
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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
