Collier Park (La Mesa)
La Mesa, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.2(393 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 4 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Remodeled around a nature theme, with a mini trail and native plants at the back. The main structure is aimed at roughly five to twelve, and one parent notes there is no separate tiny-tot playground, though younger children use it anyway. Packed at weekend peaks. New restrooms, sometimes without paper.
La Mesa's oldest park reopened in 2024 after a full rebuild, with a brand-new playground, nature trails, shaded seating and shared tennis and pickleball courts. At under eight acres it's easy to keep eyes on younger kids while they roam.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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4401 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
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What visitors say
- Patti Turkle★★★★★
Took the grandkids to burn off some 6 year old rambunctiousness. They enjoyed the climbing, swinging, and gyrating structures. I liked that the park design buffers visitors from the busy street. Kids and toys tend to stay in the lower areas. My favorite section is the nature play area, landscaped with native plant species and eucalyptus logs.
a year ago
- Eric Elzinga★★★★★
Great Park. Fantastic spot for some pickleball, great courts. And hey, maybe you could take that special someone here for a little picnic 😄
6 months ago
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