MacArthur Park
La Mesa, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.5(233 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 4 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Plenty of parking at both ends, restrooms, a community garden and a fenced dog area. Much of it is open and unshaded across rolling hills, and the north paths are steep enough that reviewers say to wear proper shoes. Freeway noise carries at the north end. One reviewer found the playground closed for repairs.
Twenty-two acres in the middle of town holding the recreation center and the city's municipal pool, plus ball fields and a walking trail. Check the schedule before heading over — the pool runs seasonal hours with reserved lap and lesson blocks.
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4975 Memorial Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
Park free; pool admission varies
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What visitors say
- Jack - ULTRAFINEEATS★★★★★
I was first introduced to this park many years ago when I came for my first swimming lesson as a child. After lessons, my brothers and sisters and I would go play at the park many times. Visiting the park as an adult no doubt brought back fond memories. The park still offers that green open space with mature trees, but new is the terrific community garden. I thought that was very cool. The playground equipment is closed for repair, as of this review, and they offer a small fenced off dog park area. Their plenty of parking and good restroom facilities on sight. The best part of this park is definitely the open space and hills and such. They still offer swimming lessons during the summer. This park brought back some good memories.
3 months ago
- Sarah Dega★★★★★
Great community center. We had our wedding and reception here. Sundays will give you very limited time but for the cost its very inexpensive compared to other venues. You want to book on a day with extended time when they dont have other events so you can give yourself plenty of time to set up. They are very friendly and helpful. They provide tables and chairs for the rental rooms and the arbor view room has a dance floor
2 months ago
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