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Big Rock Park
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Big Rock Park

Santee, CA

★★★★★4.6(824 Google reviews)

A low-key neighborhood park on Arlette Street with a big grassy field, playground, picnic shelters with BBQ grills, and courts for basketball, tennis and pickleball. Dogs are allowed off-leash from dawn until 9am, so early risers with pups love this one. A relaxed spot to burn energy without the crowds of the bigger parks.

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8125 Arlette St, Santee, CA 92071, USA

(619) 258-4100

Open nowToday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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What visitors say

  • MONIKA MTZ★★★★★

    Saw the little park and stopped to walk our little Shih Tzu and Chihuahua. Had dog areas, different sport, play areas, even tennies area with many middle age people playing and enjoying. Pleasant people. It was really nice!

    5 months ago

  • Karen Schuetze★★★★★

    When I went it was very overcrowded. Dog fecal matter everywhere. Almost like no one in history picked up after their dogs there. Which result in not so fresh air. Parking was horrible. The hike path starts off difficult. The path is a very fine dust like dirt. I am sure the rest of the park is grand, but for my personal experience I wont return.

    2 months ago

  • Andrew★★★★★

    Really nice park with plenty of shade. The creek did have tadpoles to catch albeit not much water. They have bathrooms and easy parking.

    a month ago

  • Matthew Kwiecinski★★★★

    Nice small park. Off leash hours are limited dawn until 9am. Nice playground for all ages and a seasonal creek. If you're coming while the creek is running, bring a change of clothes for the kids, they will get messy.

    9 months ago

  • Irene Oseguera★★★★★

    Every time that I come to this park, it brings me my childhood memories. The pickleball players are friendly and welcoming to beginners. Had my birthday party here and the landscape was so pretty. Definitely coming back to try the off leash with my dog!

    7 months ago

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