Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Escondido

Henry M. • July 10, 2012Easy hike. But good for kids because the can go in the creek and have fun

Denette • November 10, 2012Huge area, small park area. It's nice and clean though and is a fun little playground. Great place to play pick up sports with friends!

Jake H. • October 14, 2011Go to the museum it's awesome!!

San Diego Reader • July 25, 2012View the somewhat-rare Englemann live oaks from the relatively secluded Oak Loop trail.

Rebeca C. • June 17, 2014Beautiful view! Great place to go and enjoy a free day on a picnic!

Samantha S. • June 10, 2011Great small day hike! Bring sun screen

Scott R. • March 6, 2012Truly magical. Bring the kiddos and/or your sweetie + a camera. A little off the beaten path but I guarantee you'll never forget it. A unique treasure in San Diego County and worth the drive

Andre Moose G. • October 27, 2016[BFGF] my dog, Noodles, and I have never had issues in the small pen. Plenty of running spaces, even on busy days. Some of the owners in the middle pen can be careless with watching their dogs.

eric b. • February 14, 2021Beautifully themed area for tiger viewing. Cute little kids playgrounds well.

Cesar S. • September 25, 2011Nice and flat, this is the place do to trail for the first time.

Natasha B. • December 31, 2010Get here like 15 minutes early for a decent spot to view the elephants.

Leslie • October 23, 2018The parking situation isn’t great (street parking) but it is right across from the San Diego Children’s Discovery

Jeff H. • March 28, 2010The seating area above is a great place to take a break

Michael W. • July 24, 2012One of the things Escondido has done right! Drive back to the dirt lot if there's not much parking (tournament weekends).

Megan M. • October 7, 2010I live in elfin forest and it is a peaceful place. great for outdoor adventures

Mary B. • October 28, 2011Where the teens come to hang out after school.

Penny B. • January 5, 2015Has some cosy, single spaces. Go up top and you can look over Escondido. So beautiful at night! Great place to fish, feed the ducks and squirrels.

Kristi B. • January 1, 2014Arrive early in the morning, the parking lot fills up fast. Very dog friendly trails.

Benj A. • March 30, 2013Don't walk here alone

Michael Z. • June 14, 2011Great place to hang with the kids.

Samantha H. • November 27, 2011Fish don't bite