Best Parks for Outdoor Fun
Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach
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Monarch Butterfly Grove
Seasonal habitat of many butterflies. Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butterflies in late October through February.
Pismo Preserve
Docent-led nature hikes, runs & rides. 900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides.
Chumash Park
Play equipment, basketball court & trail. Green space featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic areas, a basketball court & a nature trail.
Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park
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Margo Dodd Park
Oceanside park with a gazebo. Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access.
Ramona Garden Park
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Eldwayen Ocean Park
Oceanfront park with steps to the beach. Grassy oceanfront park with picnic tables & benches, easy parking & access to the beach via stairs.
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
Coastal dunes for off-roading & camping. Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife.
Spyglass Park
Oceanfront park with BBQs & a playground. Waterfront park with beach access, BBQ grills, picnic tables, a playground & a grassy area.
Rancho Grande Park
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Ebb Tide Park
Park with grassy areas & ocean views. City park featuring a paved pathway, a grassy area & sweeping Pacific Ocean views.
South Palisades Park
Ocean bluff retreat with picnic tables. Elevated park area offering picnic tables, a 1-mi. walking trail & unobstructed views of the sea.
Heritage Square Park
Picnic tables, grills & a bandstand. The rentable bandstand is the focal point of this open lawn with picnic facilities & grills.
Strother Park
Family park with 2 playgrounds & grills. Local park & popular gathering spot with 2 play structures, a picnic area, BBQ grills & restrooms.
Cave Landing
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Johnson Ranch Open Space
Mainstay for hiking & mountain biking. Well-known option for hiking & mountain biking, with a variety of trails & scenic views.
Lopez Lake
Water sports, camping & hiking trails. Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds.
Nipomo Regional Park
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Barney Schwartz Park
Sports fields, playgrounds & a pond. Popular city park featuring a pond, play structures & several fields for baseball/softball & soccer.
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