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Jack's Pond Park & Nature Center
San Marcos, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
A 23-acre park built around a 1930s pond, with a historic barn turned into a hands-on nature center about local plants and animals, plus trails, gardens and a playground. Kids can paint a rock for the community Rock Snake. The center is volunteer-run, so check before going.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
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North SD depth 2026Park & nature center
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