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☀️ 30 walks in the park

30 parks in San Diego
A lake at Lakeview Park with mountains in the background.

Viewing a lake at Lakeview Park.

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Photo via @goldengirlseven

It’s only natural that you’d want to get out and explore during the summer. San Diego County features 340+ parks and recreational spots, and we’ve rounded up 30 outdoor places worth discovering or revisiting.

Lakeview Park, 650 Foxhall Dr.
Reel in a good time at this San Marcos destination that has trail access, picnicking spaces, and allows fishing from Discovery Lake’s shore and dock. Kids will have a blast climbing in the playground or cooling off at the splash pads.

A row boat looking at the Coronado Bridge at the beach at Tidelands park

These views are the BOAT — best of all time.

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Photo via @el_lobito_4


Coronado Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Dr.
You can’t beat the views at this scenic park. Along the walking and biking paths you’ll be able to see the Coronado Bridge, San Diego Bay, and the city skyline. Plus, there’s playground equipment, fields for sports, a skate park, and a small beach.

Collier County Park, 626 E Street
This 8-acre space in Ramona is great for an active day. Younger kids will have fun at the two playgrounds, while the older crowd can use the basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts. There are also picnicking spaces and walking paths lined with native plants.

Maruta Gardner playground sign

Get ready for beachside and bayside fun.

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Photo via @sdfamilybucketlist


Maruta Gardner Playground,1100 W. Mission Bay Dr.
This half-acre park and playground can be found in Bonita Cove at Mission Bay and is named to honor a community leader. It was renovated in 2020, and offers climbing structures, ADA-compliant equipment and paths, and bay access. For more family fun, Mission Beach is across the street.

Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane
You’ll find an abundance of history, ancient oak trees, and activities in this 346-acre Escondido space. The park was once a Kumeyaay Indian village and is named for Felicita LaChappa — a prominent figure in the Kumeyaay community. In 2008 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its Native American and pioneer history.
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Events
Wednesday, July 5
  • “Morning After Mess” Beach Cleanup Series | Wednesday, July 5 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | San Diego | Free | Help the Surfrider Foundation clean up local shorelines — OB Pier, OB Dog Beach, Crystal Pier, Belmont Park, Oceanside Pier — after the Independence Day holiday.
  • San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday, July 5 | 5:40 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $31-$108 | Root for the Padres and score a soccer jersey when you buy Soccer Night theme game tickets.
  • “SIX” | Through Sunday, July 9 | Times vary | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $44-$159 | Check out this new touring musical in which Henry VIII’s six wives take the mic to remix history.
Thursday, July 6
  • La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event | Thursday, July 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Downtown La Mesa, 8393 La Mesa Blvd. | Free | This is the coolest community event on four wheels, with a rockin’ concert by Stand Up Guys.
  • Black Pride 2023 | Thursday, July 6-Sunday, July 9 | Times vary | Location vary, San Diego | $15-$1,300 | This 4-day celebration includes a kickoff mixer, Meet Me at the Back Mini Ball Vol. 4, a day party, and a pool party.
Friday, July 7
  • Tanabata Festival | Friday, July 7 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American E. Rd., San Diego | $12-$14 | Celebrate the Chinese holiday with games, performances, crafts, and food.
  • Sky Ferreira | Friday, July 7 | 8 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $27.50 | “You’re Not the One” who will miss this electropop singer.
Saturday, July 8
  • Bayfest 2023 | Saturday, July 8 | 1 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego | $75-$299 | Celebrate San Diego’s beach music scene at this show headlined by Damian Marley.
Sunday, July 9
  • PAWmicon | Sunday, July 9 | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Court, San Diego | Free | Support Helen Woodward Animal Center at this pawsome event and enter your dog in the PAWSplay costume contest.
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News Notes

Pets
  • Following the Fourth of July, San Diego County is reminding pet owners that they can contact County Animal Services’ lost and found to locate pets who escaped and were recovered. The department is also waiving reclaim fees through Monday, July 10.
Environment
  • San Diego will be replacing a floating restroom in El Capitan Reservoir — one of nine operated by the city. These facilities provide bathroom access to boaters, helping to keep pollution out of the city’s water supply. The new restroom is expected to last for 10 years. (San Diego-Union Tribune)
Open
  • We’re flipping out for The Friendly’s newest location in the Convoy District. The popular local chain — known for its OG Dirty Flat Top burger and other creations — is now open at 4681 Convoy St. #F.
Arts
  • Waterfront Park is getting a colorful new display with the help of muralist Hanna Gundrum. The artist partnered with the nonprofit Revision Project to mentor local artists and create a mural that celebrates neurodiversity in our community. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Active
  • Ready to roll? Skate Sundays are coming back to the Gaslamp Quarter this summer at Fifth and Island avenues, 5-8 p.m. The fun starts on July 9 with a poppin’ 2000s theme, followed by a groovy 1970s night on July 16.
Ranked
  • Win or lose, we’ll always love the Padres, but the rest of the country might feel differently. According to a recent study using Twitter data, the Friars were ranked the No. 9 most-hated MLB team. The Los Angeles Dodgers were placed in the top spot — one time we’re glad we didn’t beat LA. (Fox 5)
Answered
  • Recently, we asked you to make San Diego into an ice cream flavor using local ingredients and we loved reading everyone’s responses. One of our favorite submissions was Donut Delight — a vanilla ice cream topped with pieces of the Homer donut from Donut Bar — by Tim S.
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Drink
  • On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.
Travel
  • Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).
Outdoors
  • The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.
 
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The Wrap
 
Michael Beausoleil

Today’s edition by:
Michael
From the editor
Good morning, San Diego. I hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July. In case anyone has a craving for fried food today, I have a recommendation. I recently went to CooCoo’s Nest in Little Italy Food Hall — a collaboration between Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien + Grain & Grit Collective.

The chicken was so good it doesn’t need sauce, but there are plenty of options to dip into; the Korean Gochujang sauce was an unexpected favorite of mine.
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