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MacArthur Park

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👍👍 What a hidden gem! La Mesa has some beautiful finds! This place was completely unexpected! Next to the pool, garden, and just a vast, beautiful space! I can't wait to picnic here! People often mention park, area, dogs, pool, nice, trees, north,


Address

4975 Memorial Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States

Website

www.cityoflamesa.us

Contact

+1 619-667-1307

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (171 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (26) area (10) dogs (8) pool (6) nice (6) trees (6) north (6)
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  • 5/5 Romina H. 2 years ago on Google
    What a hidden gem! La Mesa has some beautiful finds! This place was completely unexpected! Next to the pool, garden, and just a vast, beautiful space! I can't wait to picnic here!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsey A. 3 years ago on Google
    Walking distance to downtown la mesa, free parking, can bring dogs on a leash (sometimes see them off one, never more than a few dogs there), nice public bathrooms at the top of the hill above the large grassy area next to the rec center pool (outhouse on bottom level is closed right now), lots of nice grass, trees, shady and sunny spots, great place to peacefully relax and watch the butterflies and birds.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Craic P. 1 year ago on Google
    Surrounded by trees, hilly, grassy, and quiet. This serene park is a wonderful respite for playing with your dog, meeting friends and family, reading, practicing, or whatever. It has an enclosed fenced area for dogs as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tony P. 2 years ago on Google
    I really enjoy the park and has a nice little Trail I take my little chihuahua with me and enjoy the sunshine the fresh air and the grass
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Genna M. 6 months ago on Google
    Very pretty park with a couple dog runs and nice shady places to sit and relax. Didn't see a playground on the property for those who may be looking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clay S. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice little playground and grassy area for a lot of playing. No shade could get very hot in the middle of the day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie (. 10 months ago on Google
    I like this park a lot. This review is not for the child's playground at the community center, but for the park across the street. There is ample parking either at the baseball field for the south entrance, or at the north near the pool. At the north entrance is the community pool, community garden and basketball courts. Parking is uncovered. There are shady areas and one sitting area next to the pool entrance. At the south entrance there is the restroom building, a small fenced dog area, uncovered seating and tables and the path leading to the grass/park area. Much of the park is uncovered and unshaded. There are scattered trees and small shaded areas to find a space to walk your dog or picnic. At the north end of the park the noise level can get loud, as the north end is right next to the 8 freeway which is visible from the north hill. Much of the park on this side is also lined by homes/backyards. Lots of open space, fresh air and rolling hills. Wear shoes that can go uphill/downhill if possible. Some of the north paths are very steep for flipflops or slides. Leash your dogs please! Many dog owners are not mindful of the park rules, or don't have commands available to call their loose dog back to them. A little irritating at times: Im a dog person, but wouldn't let my dog bother others enjoying the park that may not be. Overall it's a beautiful park, and not too busy on weekends unless there's a baseball game.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hollywood C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little park. Much bigger than it looks. Baseball diamond parking lot was being redone. Nice spots on the grass under the trees to nap. Kids love the playing here. The many rabbits that came out at night looked happy, well fed and tasty. Cant wait to catch one 😇 🤣
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place but boy if the big dog owners of La Mesa aren’t an entitled bunch! No leash, let their dogs poo wherever and don’t pick it up.. be responsible, you’re not special!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HG 8 months ago on Google
    Kind of confusing on the map since it says MacArthur park is the playground on the right side of the road, but the large park next to the baseball field also has a MacArthur park sign. Regardless … Park next to the baseball field and then you’ll see the MacArthur Park sign and Bathrooms available. Cute grassy area with some hills, No picnic tables but a few shady trees to sit under if you wanted to picnic. Looks like they just added another fenced in area for off leash dogs - very large and pretty well kept! They have some doggy bags and trash cans too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alice I. 10 months ago on Google
    Super clean park nestled in an assuming part of la mesa in my opinion. I always saw the baseball fields from the road but after going to the actual park for the earth day event this year was so fun! Also the community pool is in the back of the park here so I highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Running in La M. 6 months ago on Google
    My daughters favorite park since she we moved to LA Mesa 2 years ago. Great area to bring the family. Really nice

  • 1/5 Idk S. 1 year ago on Google
    Creepy kinda lifeless. Lacking things I normally don’t even like like graffiti and trash which honestly would make this park feel safer I know it sounds weird but this place is like lofeless

  • 4/5 Vanessa H. 3 years ago on Google
    I brought my breakfast to the park...lots of folks out walking...appears to be a peaceful spot.

  • 5/5 Sterling R. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, huge park in the grossmont area. It has something for everyone!

  • 5/5 Pam 2 years ago on Google
    What a nice little wonderful park....

  • 5/5 Brenda C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great park for young children. Easy parking and it's fenced in.

  • 5/5 Tiffany M. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty park. Lots of space. I road my bike, but seems good for dogs (if your dogs are good off leash) its sorta fenced in. Beautiful trees 🌳


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dog park
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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