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Alder Glen Tot Lot Playground
A playground on Shelly Drive in San Marcos, open daily.
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Botanical garden
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is a nonprofit garden at 1270 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. Visitors can explore plant collections, walking paths and views across the garden grounds. The organization also presents events at the gardens. This listing covers the permanent Vista site; event dates are not included because they change.
Amigo Park Park
A park on Camino Magnifico in San Marcos. Kids and dogs welcome.
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum Museum and classes
The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum occupies a Vista campus on North Santa Fe Avenue. Its exhibits and hands-on programs connect agricultural and mechanical history with traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, glass arts and fiber arts. The museum also describes venue-rental options.
Bradley Bike Park Park
A park on Linda Vista Drive in San Marcos, open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM. Kids welcome.
Breeze Hill Park Park
A park on South Melrose Drive in Vista, open daily from 7 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Brengle Terrace Park Park
A park on Vale Terrace Drive in Vista, open daily from 6 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Brengle Terrace Park Disc Golf Course Athletic Field
An athletic field on Vale Terrace Drive in Vista, open daily.
Brengle Terrace Park Playground Playground
A playground on Vale Terrace Drive in Vista.
Bub Williamson Park business
530 Grapevine Ln
Buelow Park Park
A park on Autumn Drive in San Marcos, open daily. Kids and dogs welcome.
Buena Vista Creek Trail Hiking Area
A hiking area on Hacienda Drive in Vista, open daily from 6 AM. Dogs welcome.
Buena Vista Park Park
A park on Buena Vista Duck Pond in Vista, open daily from 7 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Buena Vista Park Ballfields Athletic Field
An athletic field on South Melrose Drive in Vista, open daily from 7 AM.
Buena Vista Park Loop Trailhead Hiking Area
A hiking area on Buena Vista Duck Pond in Vista. Dogs welcome.
Cerro de las Posas Park Park
A park on West Borden Road in San Marcos. Kids and dogs welcome.
Coastal Gymnastics Academy Sports Complex
A sports complex on Liberty Way in Vista, open Monday through Saturday. Kids welcome.
Connors Park Park
A park on West San Marcos Boulevard in San Marcos, open daily from 7:30 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Creekwalk Park Park
A park on Vista Village Drive in Vista. Kids and dogs welcome.
De Leon Dynamics Sports Complex
A sports complex on Rancheros Drive in San Marcos, open weekdays. Kids welcome.
Discovery Creek Children's Park Park
A park on Via Vera Cruz in San Marcos, open daily from 7 AM. Kids welcome.
Double Peak Park business
900 Double Peak Dr
Edwin and Frances Hunter Arboretum Botanical Garden
A botanical garden on Palomar College in San Marcos, open daily from 6 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Foothills Park Park
A park on Avenida Abeja in San Marcos, open daily from 6 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Golden Dreams Gymnastics & Fitness Sports Complex
A sports complex on Bingham Drive in San Marcos. Kids welcome.
Gym Tech Cheer Sports Complex
A sports complex on South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, open Monday through Saturday. Kids welcome.
Hollandia Park Park
A park on Mission Hills Court in San Marcos, open daily from 6 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Hollandia Park Soccer Field Athletic Field
An athletic field on Mission Hills Court in San Marcos, open daily from 7 AM.
Innovation Park City Park
A city park on Armorlite Drive in San Marcos, open daily from 9 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Jack's Pond Park Park
A park on La Moree Road in San Marcos. Kids and dogs welcome.
Knob Hill Park Park
A park on Knob Hill Road in San Marcos, open daily from 6 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Lakeview Park Park
A park on Foxhall Drive in San Marcos, open daily from 6 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Las Abejas Park Playground
A playground on Woodhaven Road in Vista, open daily from 8 AM.
Las Posas Park Pool Swimming Pool
A swimming pool on Cerro De Las Posas Park in San Marcos, open 6 days a week from 6:30 AM. Kids welcome.
Luz Duran Park business
Luz Duran Park is a neighborhood park in Vista. It provides an outdoor public space for recreation, play and time outside. Check with the City of Vista for current park hours, rules, amenities and maintenance updates.
Mahogany Park Park
A park on Dove Tail Drive in San Marcos, open 24 hours. Kids and dogs welcome.
Mission Sports Park business
Mission Sports Park is a San Marcos recreation facility with fields for youth sports. The park supports practices, games and community recreation in a public outdoor setting. Check with the City of San Marcos for current hours, field use, reservations and program schedules.
Montiel Park Park
A park on Montiel Road in San Marcos, open daily. Kids and dogs welcome.
Mulberry Park Park
A park on Mulberry Drive in San Marcos, open daily from 7 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
North County Shooting Center Sports Complex
A sports complex on Descanso Avenue in San Marcos, open daily from 10 AM. Kids welcome.
Pacific Coast Gymnastics Sports Complex
A sports complex on Rancheros Drive in San Marcos, open Monday through Saturday. Kids welcome.
Pala Vista Park Park
A park on Pala Vista Drive in Vista, open daily from 7 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Questhaven Park Park
A park on Questhaven Road in San Marcos, open daily from 7 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Raintree Park Park
A park on East Townsite Drive in Vista, open daily from 7 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Park
A park on Alta Vista Drive in Vista. Kids welcome.
Rancho Guajome Adobe Park
A park on North Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, open 5 days a week from 9 AM. Kids welcome.
Richmar Park Park
A park on Richmar Avenue in San Marcos, open daily from 7 AM. Kids and dogs welcome.
Ridgeline Trailhead Hiking Area
A hiking area on South Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos, open 4 days a week from 8:30 AM. Dogs welcome.
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