We love to take our husky boy here, its well maintained, and although I was a little skeptical with the area beforehand Ive never ever had an issue. There are a lot of homeless people who chill in the front of the park, but if you arent bothering them then they wont bother you. Other pet owners are respectful and typically youll have a good conversation if you choose to have one. We have never had any issues and I think its a great family area that is local

Great place to bring your dog to socialize. 3 different areas for small, medium and big sized dogs. Beautiful trees and water fountains for the dogs. Friendly people too

Great park with a nice dog park. A little shady at night.. Seems to be a drug meet up in the parking lot.

Nice clean park,A long walk to the sports field but the park is well maintained and has a safe family atmosphere.

I think its a beautiful Park nice green grass green trees to keep the shade and the sun off your back the park is well maintained by county. It is also patrolled by El cajon Police department.

Very clean and well maintained. Owners were curious and let the dogs play and get to know one another. Excellent early in the day. Have not went in the afternoon.

Great we were the only ones at the big dog park. Very peaceful

Im a regular at this park. I soend a great amount of time just relaxing in the grass. Others may have a negative perception of the park but seeing as how I know approximately 80% of the people here and how they act and behave, i cant hate on them cuz they are like family.

Great Park for the Furry Kids. Three different areas. Small dogs, Big dogs and Agility area. Everyone was so nice and mindful of their pets. The park has a huge homeless population. I was not concerned about the homeless. They were friendly and stayed at the front of the park. For the amount of homeless the park was pretty clean. I would definitely go again.

Terrifying. So thankful a police officer was their. Go to the restroom before you go!

The Dog park is top notch. Most people there with their dogs are great. But you kinda have to be a good person to be an animal lover.I do have to warn you that the homeless population in the parking lot and part of the park is outrageous. However the dog park is in the back of the park and is well lit. I have never felt threatened or unsafe while in the dog park itself.

Lots of homeless, drug use, etc. City needs to correct problem . The park for all the people is only for these people now.

Love the fact that there are separate dog pens for us to choose from! We recently started taking our dogs here, so far only at night. Theres a bunch of homeless people who camp out through the night which doesnt bother us really. They keep to themselves and so do we :) Overall our pups love it here and hopefully soon we can make it during the day time to enjoy this place just as much.

Its a nice enough little park, with three separate dog parks (small dog, regular dog, and agility training). Went there to meet a friend with her dog.But the park itself is a little bit run down and has a fairly strong transient population, as many parks do.I dont know what its like after dark, but it was an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon with a friend.

We were there for our grandsons baseball game. Its a lovely park but with many sketchy people hanging out in the parking areas.

I come here to train at the outdoor calisthenics gym. They have a pull up bar, dips, leg raise, crunches bench and other equipment. The place is quite and there is a paved walking trail. There is a dog park and kids area. No issues with the dogs.The parking lot lately has been well maintained and clean. Sometimes you see few homeless people and other times more of them. I see cops taking a tour around and leave every now and then. No problems so far. So I keep coming back. Hence, the 4 stars instead of 5.I sometimes talk to other people doing workouts and they are friendly and get me motivated. The location of the park is convenient to restaurant, grocery stores, and the highway.I wish they can put more calisthenics bars and equipment.

It is a nice park but over run by what appears to be drug and alchohol abuse

I REALLY love this dog park. The best in S.D. Only drawback is maintenance.There has been broken PVC pipes that makes puddles in the big dog park which in turn is very bad for the dogs to drink out of. The nightime lights have been out at the small dog park since fall of last year. There is only one light from the baseball field to depend on. We need our El Cajon higher tax dollars to be a bit more efficent for safety factors and playtime. But all in all, great dog park.

3 areas, lots o running room, good friends and neighbors.

It has a great dog park.

I use to go to the boys & girls place right next to this park, I dont remember all this. I even recall bringing my kid hear when was younger, I wouldnt advise for anyone to bring there kids hear. This place is a real sh*t hole now, I only give it a 2 star cause of my memories hear, and this parks potential......,:/

Get out walk get some fresh air

Nice dog park. Always fun.

Best park for your darlin doggie..clean...gated..dogs have a ball. Come in daylight..some characters hanging around park!! One side for big dogs other side for small medium dogs..dog people who come there are cool ..friendly all watch out for one another.

Its so good.

Drug addicts and homeless everywhere. Its a clean park but the amount of people passed out off drugs makes it disgusting

Wells Park is a small, uncomplicated city park in El Cajon. There are several types of ball fields and room to run or jog. Large, fenced leash-free dog parks for small & large dogs sit a short walk from the free parking lot. Dozens of pet lovers are to be found there. The Park is recently the subject of a political battle, defined by a new local law that makes it illegal to feed homeless residents who tend to gather near the parking area.

Too many homeless people and dog owners dont know how to control their dogs.

Lovely dog park, really nice people and pooches!

The park is decent but ALOT of homeless people..they need to have police officers there more to feature people from camping out there. Also bathrooms are really scary, who knows whats going on in them I would. Ot use them.

I love taking my dog the but why a small place for the small dogs?

Need to clean up the trash, and get the homeless out.

Great dog park!! Wears my pup out properly! Love taking her there.

The dog park is the best in San Diego that I have been too so far. Three large fenced in areas: 1 small dogs, 1 Large dogs, & an agility course. The park does have fields and a base ball field. A play ground and an out door workout equipment area. There is homeless activity, make sure you lock your cars, but other wise I feel safe.

I go here almost EVERY day ! I love it I’ve met tons of amazing fur parents and my dog couldn’t enjoy all the company more. There’s 3 separate parts to the park to avoid altercation such as “big dog part” “small dog part “ and the “agility course “ . This park is outstanding the only thing that could make it better is if the few people with aggressive dogs would leave the public fun to the dogs who can handle it.

Went to the dog park. It is really good. The area is fenced in and has 2 different sections for larger and smaller dogs. There are some vagrants as with every where. Some elders playing checkers which is so nice to see, and the dog owners are very nice and pretty friendlly.

Scary place to take your kids, druggies, and homeless run it

This is my dogs favorite park! Lots of grass & shade & room to play! She gets excited to play as soon as we get to the parking lot!

A great upgrade to the dog park

The dog park and the playground are nice, but there are a lot of homeless around.

Dog park is nice but the parking lot is sketchy.

The dog park is great and a wonderful place for our dogs to run and socialize. We give it 4 paws up.

Nice place to take you four legged kid. Well taken care park. I used to live in El Cajon so there is were I go with my dog. Closed this time for the rain but we will return to have a nice play time. Recommended

Its getting better. Still a lot of homeless but the new fence should help... Still wouldnt take my granddaughter here but is a good spot to disconnect and enjoy nature...

Caution: Hooligans!From 4 PM to 7 PM is when the park reaches its climax! Its a wonderful place to bring children, play sports, and even hang out with signficant others. I cant complain about the Homeless as they usually mind their own business and havent bother my experience in the park thus far. However, I would like to warn everyone that there have been several occasions in the morning when gang bangers (or at least wannabes) show up stoned and/or drunk out of their minds and they have threatened my safety several times. They could be armed, so dont confront them! When its safe, call 911 immediately!

A nice park. However, it is a small park with a large homeless population.

This is the Best place to run your 1/5 scale gas Truck because of the flat grass field

Took my dog and she had a great time

The dog park is decent, there are separate areas for big dogs and small dogs and also a space for a puppy parkour. There is some tables to sit at, grass and some large shade trees. The biggest downside to this park is having to walk all the way through the park past the homeless community... It can be less than pleasant experience since they are frequently cursing and screaming at each other...

By far the best dog park in San Diego. 3 areas, small dogs, big dogs and a 3rd section for exercise with an obstacle course. Everything you need and water.

I like the dog park here. 3 options for pups: 1 fenced area for lrg dogs, 1 for small dogs, & 1 that includes an agility course. Frequented by the homeless population. Regularly patrolled by law enforcement.

Its a nice place except for all the homeless people, they dont bother you but some people wouldnt go there.

Good place for dogs. Has three different sections, one for small dogs, one for medium to large and then an agility course. Each one is a good size for the dog type.

Its a great place to take your family and breathe clear are and she has something different everyday its very cool its amazing place to take your family

Kept clean yet Homeless gather there

Great park, has a iron gate put up. Theyre gonna have the homeless sorted.Great dogpark, friendly owners.Yeah theres homeless, & criminal elements. But what park dont got a few problems?

There was a Muslim woman who brought her to Chows that were vicious and attacked my dog. She brought a whole chicken to feed to her dogs then left the chicken on the bench while she walks to the water fountain to give her dogs a drink. My dog got interested in her food and when I told her that I was concerned that my dog would get her food she said it was okay. I told her it was not okay because I dont allow my dog to eat human food. She wouldnt pick up her dogs poop. I expressed concern about her dogs being vicious she told me anybody could bring their dogs to the park. This Behavior makes it very discouraging for responsible dog owners to want to come to Wells park. On top of that experience, there were two separate incidences where people were smoking crack. The security didnt do anything. I called the police and the security didnt do anything. What is the solution?

92020 volunteering for El Cajon.

Wide area to picnic, walk your dog, work out and it has a baseball field. Alto their is a large population of homeless. Theirs a wide arrangement of classes, party events etc

Great park, the only problem is the homeless in the area.

Love the dog park. Great to let the dogs get in a good run and play with other dogs.

Great dog park 5 stars! There are no restrooms in park️ only 3 stars for the park.

Its cool i go there for my walks but sometimes there is alot of homeless people but other than that its a ok

Im sad the big metal slide is gone from when I was a kid... great location, big doggie area unique playground, and a work out area. Small downside, lots of transients...

Its got a great dog park. But all the homeless men and woman find this place to be a sanctuary and are always sleeping here

Truth, be told,dont allow a few fallen ruin your out look of the place,everyday people lives are being saved and transformed. 12 0:CLOCK noon there is a power hitting life changing 12 step recovery mtg,and lots of police and family with children,pets and diversity of culture there. Spacious with lots to do and lots of room to do it with fun clean family events.

It is a great place to take the kids as well as the pets... Both family or friends can meet up there for a picinic or a ballgame. Plenty of parking. But I suggest you bring your own toliet paper....

The place is nice but it has absolutely way to many homeless sleeping at this park. It worries me to bring my daughter here. Some of these homeless arent all there in thier head.

This park is full of homeless they were making fun of my kids that is not ok

A lot of homeless are at this park which isnt a huge issue for me but something ppl should know before going

Great playground and dog park. Lit up well at night. A lot of homeless people and adults. No restrooms!

By far one of my favorite parks except for the constant begging homeless people situation, I had to sit there to wait for the bus.

Great family and dog park

It was great, I did some exercise in the workout station. 30 minutes

This community park used to be a nice, clean, fun place to take the kids and dog and let them burn off All of their extra energy, but lately it has become really run down with homeless ppl, drug addicts and drug dealers!! I took my 6 year old over there today for a play date, and within a span of 20 minutes, three different ECPD patrol vehicles cruised thru the park, each leaving with at least one or more detainees arrested for who knows what!! This is definitely not a place you want to take your children on a bright summer day, and Especially a place you Would Never want to be after the sun goes down,unless you are professionally trained in self defense!! What a shame, the East County community is really going down hill!!

Dont hate it but mostly poor & downtrodden visit there the day I was there. Felt safe w/local law who was keeping watch

Big park, good for dogs, used by many types of people, playground for the kids and picnic tables. Good shade and grass.

A prettier prison. So gone are the days of free play. My poor puppie were so confused as to why they cant access the grass anymore as we walk by. Just horrible and so discriminate. Why do this in your neighborhood?

Great place for dogs at the dog area

Loved the park...no bathroom was available though...so had to leave earlier than planned:(

Ghetto and full of trash dirty covid warning

Wells park in El Cajon is a big open space that is heavily visited by local residents. There are two off off-leash dog parks in there, one for large dogs and one for small dogs. They are usually clean nice Open Spaces. Theres also seating for the owners while they let their dogs run around. These faces require that your dog be licensed and vaccinated, as to not infect other dogs. And number of homeless people meet in this park for their AA meetings. They are peaceful Gatherings and no one is ever threatening there.

Nice park, peaceful enough to do my homework.

Wow where do I start? Did have to say I love the dog park area But that’s where it ends. The homeless/junkie to park visitors is one sided I went there with my dog and my 3 year old daughter... we found 2 sharps... burnt foil... used condoms. I’ll never return to this park again. I can’t believe that’s the city of El Cajon allows this to go on... I live around the corner on 1st st and I see these junkies going though our trash cans... shame on you city of El Cajon for not correcting this.... such a loss of a pretty space

Great place to walk the dog.

I usually love to take my lil dog to doggy park @ Wells Park. Today, Iost the key to my van & waited three hours for roadside service. Finally made it home. Next trip will be much better.

3 dog parks small, large and obstacle. Would be 5 star but can be hard to get in restroom because of all homeless and no paper in restrooms same reason.

I really enjoyed the dog part I met real nice people

Has a lot of homeless people walking around. Has areas for your dog to run around in. It has a play area for the kids. Park benches to sit. Play areas for games. Has no barbecuing areas. Lots of parking. And is well lit.

Ive been passing by here every day there are alot of homeless who make messes and cause the place to stink

Looks nice I was there playing my game, pokemon

Love the dog park

Nice park,a few homeless people catching a catnap,families have picnics kids and ice cream trucks

Overall it is a nice park that is focused on families with small children and people who love their dogs and want them to be able to socialize and play with other dogs leash free. Its big and spread out enough. But when the sun is setting it suddenly becomes something else. Its focus is only on the homeless who seem to converge and takeover the parking lot. Ive never seen it change so suddenly. Its not exactly pleasing to the eye. It makes that part of the neighborhood look dangerous and not safe. I know the homeless have to have a place to go at night but not where children play.

We went to the dog park. Awesome that they have it divided between big and small dogs. Also a great track to walk around. Lots of homeless people camped out in the park! overall a great park nice and clean. The toilettes were closed but they gad port-a-potties available.

Weird little park. Work out equipment. Dog park. Bathroom. Drinking fountain.

Surprised by how clean it was.. A few homeless on bikes kept to themself. over was good nice playground for kids..

Only gets one star because regrettably my son has baseball practice one a week there. Theres prostitutes, drug deals, unfortunately homeless people all around this park and parking lot. And than I see families that have the courage to take there kids or walk their dogs in the midst of all this! So sad, please please, clean this up. Police patrol it but I see no action taking place.

Nice park... For the homeless. They need a place to go too. For the most part its a you leave them alone and they will leave you alone policy. Good place for a childs birthday party or a place to bring your friendly dog to the fenced in dog park.

Great off-leash dog park for any dog large and small, nice people, plenty of parking, even an agility course for those of you pro dog walkers out there, even has a pup water fountain.