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Shadow Hill Park

Santee, CA

★★★★★4.6(490 Google reviews)

What parents say

AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these

A perimeter path good for scooters, a covered eating area, shaded seating, monkey bars and a glider reviewers single out. Restrooms exist but get lukewarm marks, and there is no changing table, which is worth knowing with a baby. The parking lot is small for how busy it gets at times.

One of the few genuinely shaded playgrounds in Santee, with a gazebo holding six picnic tables, restrooms and courts. The shade makes this the reliable summer pick when the rest of East County's playgrounds are too hot to touch.

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  • Ages 10+

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Shadow Hill Pk, 9161 Shadow Hill Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA

(619) 258-4100

Open nowToday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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What visitors say

  • Karen Schuetze★★★★★

    Very crowded with all age children. Open bright lit field for playing. Great walk path. Meh restrooms. No changing station which is so dumb considering its a childs park. Shaded seating for adults and such. Parking lot small considering the amount of people. Dog friendly.

    3 months ago

  • Sarah Murray★★★★★

    We love this park. It's peaceful and fun for our kids! There is a concrete walkway around the perimeter. This is convenient for kids on scooters or people walking their dogs on a leash. They have a basketball court and covered area so that you can eat in the shade. There is plenty of parking.

    a year ago

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