Best Parks For Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in San Luis Obispo

Johnson Ranch Open Space

Johnson Ranch Open Space

Mainstay for hiking & mountain biking. Well-known option for hiking & mountain biking, with a variety of trails & scenic views.

Johnson Ranch Loop, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Cave Landing

Cave Landing

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1717 Cave Landing Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

South Palisades Park

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.

Beachcomber Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Ebb Tide Park

Ebb Tide Park

Park with grassy areas & ocean views. City park featuring a paved pathway, a grassy area & sweeping Pacific Ocean views.

319 Ebb Tide Ln, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States

Spyglass Park

Spyglass Park

Oceanfront park with BBQs & a playground. Waterfront park with beach access, BBQ grills, picnic tables, a playground & a grassy area.

Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States

Eldwayen Ocean Park

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.

Ocean Blvd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Margo Dodd Park

Margo Dodd Park

Oceanside park with a gazebo. Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access.

Ocean Blvd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Pismo Preserve

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.

80 Mattie Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

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100 Pomeroy Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States

Chumash Park

Chumash Park

Play equipment, basketball court & trail. Green space featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic areas, a basketball court & a nature trail.

Ventana Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Seasonal habitat of many butterflies. Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butterflies in late October through February.

400 S Dolliver St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Rancho Grande Park

Rancho Grande Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park

Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

105 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433

Ramona Garden Park

Ramona Garden Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

993 Ramona Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433

Heritage Square Park

Heritage Square Park

Picnic tables, grills & a bandstand. The rentable bandstand is the focal point of this open lawn with picnic facilities & grills.

201 Nelson St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Strother Park

Strother Park

Family park with 2 playgrounds & grills. Local park & popular gathering spot with 2 play structures, a picnic area, BBQ grills & restrooms.

1150 Huasna Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

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.

100 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA 93445

Lopez Lake

Lopez Lake

Water sports, camping & hiking trails. Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds.

Lopez Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Nipomo Regional Park

Nipomo Regional Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

904 W Tefft St, Nipomo, CA 93444

Barney Schwartz Park

Barney Schwartz Park

Sports fields, playgrounds & a pond. Popular city park featuring a pond, play structures & several fields for baseball/softball & soccer.

2970 Union Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

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