Mission Trails Regional Park
San Diego, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(7,816 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
The visitor center has an interactive museum and staff handing out maps, and reviewers with toddlers rate it highly. Many trails are flat and kid-friendly, with a creek to cool off in. Poison oak grows close to the paths. Shade is patchy, so bring water. Overflow parking at weekends.
One of the largest urban parks in the U.S. with kid-friendly trails, a visitor center, and Lake Murray.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, USA
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What visitors say
- Traves O'Neill★★★★★
Enjoyed a great hike up to the top of two of the peaks. The trails are well maintained and easy to follow. Watch out for poison oak, as it is close to many of the trails running along the river bed.
2 months ago
- Meg★★★★★
The Visitor's Center is beautiful and the staff were welcoming as well as very helpful. Stunning park in San Diego! Thank you for assisting Visitor's from Colorado with a smile and warmth!
5 months ago
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