This place is one of the most magical places in all of San Diego! I would highly recommend taking a day off and coming here and having a picnic with your most treasured family members.It’s dog friendly but keep your pooch on a leash!The view of San Diego here is incredible and you’re able to see the Pacific Ocean, Mission Bay, and Downtown all from one Vista!

Love this park! Great view, safe, and social distancing. My husband likes to take pics of the view

A beautiful community park in the top of the hill with an extraordinary view from the bay. A place for having fun in so many different ways, chilling at the grass or doing some sport. Good slacklining and handstanding spot.

From what I saw of the park, it was very nice. There is a nice flat area where my granddaughter had soccer practice and a fun play area for younger children.

Lots of shade but also a giant open hill. There is street parking at the bottom of the hill and access to the lower picnic areas as well as a parking lot at the top of the park. Beautiful view. It’s quite peaceful in the morning.

Its beautiful ! Bring your friends here or just bring yourself. Its worthy! You will not regret it.

Painted ladies!! fan of full house? then this is a must on your tour of sf! parking can be a lil hard but youll be able to find something! on a nice day you can see far past the houses and makes for a great photo op.

Hidden Gem of PB. Most of our friends have not heard of this park, but are always blown away when visiting. The park has a great view overlooking Mission Bay. It is a bit steep and parking can be tricky, but once settled it is a great place to hang out with friends, have a picnic, and just hangout. Generally people are there a little after dark.

I lived in PB for 2 years in the past, never knew the existance of this beautiful park. It is on a hill so probably not a good place to play ball, but the view is Amazing. It is clean, and it has bathrooms and a water fountain.

That park is probably one of the best parks that San Diego has to offer. The views of Mission bay dow to Downtown San Diego are breathe taking

Beautiful scencery!! My first time here Someone was getting married! You have the Pacific Ocean as a view! Bring you dog and anyone you want to spend the whole day here. There families and a kids park and some trails. Love how chill it is but there some homeless residents so better not to go in the morning or late evening.They dont have much of a bathroom and need to update them besides that I would want to Get remarried Here!

My boyfriend and I didnt even cover half of this place. We came here on our last day in SF and visited the Japanese tea garden. We hoped to see more but we enjoyed every part of the area that it was hard to see all of it. Next time we go back to CA we are spending one whole day here!

Wide, open park with trees scattered throughout that provide nice shade. Amazing views of San Diego since its on the side of an elevated hill.

Great views and a calm, welcoming atmosphere to bring your dog to. Just be sure to follow park rules as the day I went there were cops walking around writing tickets to those who were breaking rules.

So much fun, we rode our bikes and had a picnic. Very friendly atmosphere, well kept lawns. Very clean such a good time, cant wait to go back.

Been really crowded lately always lots of dogs off leash but great views and normally chill during the week

Amazing site to check out! Beautiful botanical garden, shops, museums and architecture. We walked around here for hours and eventually ended up at the Japanese garden where we got some tea. Would highly recommend the atmosphere of the Spanish village and all the charm of their shops!

Green grass, well grown trees, and what a view. Not a ton of good hammocking spots, parking can be pretty rough, especially at sunset. Frequently attended by a relatively young but not childish crowd. Would recommend for picnics.

I was at Kate sessions park people working out no mask wow dont people understand this is serious.!!!!!!!!

Great views of the city, but its pretty crowded. Parking isnt always easy, but theres a lot at the top of the hill and street parking at the bottom. So, you might have to walk a bit, but theres generally something open between the two. Its also worth mentioning that lots of people bring their pets here.

How have I lived in SD for years and am only now finding this park? The view is spectacular. Great place for a socially distanced celebration.

Amazing park to take your dog. I love bringing my dogs here. An amazing sunset and view of the city. Tons of people that bring their dogs as well. Seems to be a hidden gem in San Diego that I would recommend anybody to check out

Beautiful open space with great social distancing available. Lots of shade trees. Amazing views. Get there early it fills up.

Amazing views, plenty of space and shade to go around

This is mainly a dog park where people with dogs like to go to disobey the sign that states to keep the dogs on leash & pick up the poop. When I was there the dogs were friendly & the majority of the owners did pick up the poop. There are always a few that cant read. Great place to overlook the valley.

Very friendly park for all ages. Amazing views for a picnic and it has a great playground for the kids.

One of my favorite places. Love it!

In many ways Kate Sessions Park is more beautiful than Balboa Park or even Central Park. Because it sits halfway up Mt. Soledad and has the most breathtaking view of the southern half San Diego. You can have a picnic on the slopped side of the park and take in the sheer beauty of Americas Finest City.

Lovely grounds and plenty of room to social distance and play group games or fly kites. Tables were available to eat on and play board games.

Beautiful view from this park. Very clean with a public restroom.

Good views of downtown San Diego but does not have any sunset view. Parking is hard to find and felt very crowded

Nice neighborhood park with a beautiful view. Please wear mask. Small parking availability.

Great place for a picnic. Lots of dogs. Beautiful views.

This is an oasis in the city. Great length from the panhandle near Haight-Ashbury to Ocean Beach and north-south by Richmond and Sunset Districts. Good place to look at nature if Muir Wood still too far for some.For the museum and garden, I visited the Japanese Tea Garden, Botanical Garden, and Conservatory of Flowers. The first one is good to experience the authentic Japanese garden, second one lists number of plants and is free on second Tuesday of the month, and the third one has array of flowers from tropics to subtropics around the world and is free every first Tuesday of the month.

It was amazing and was very peaceful and beautiful

This park has lots of open field and a fantastic view of the bay.

Arrived, realized I need a picnic basket & to permanently move to California. Expect dogs, music, sunshine banter & a battle royale for a parking space.

What a beautiful spot. We were the at sunset.

Awesome view of the beach. But the park is now super crowded..Tough to get a parking spot some times..

What a lovely park, we had a family picnic there with such a pretty view! Cant believe we did not go there before

Beautiful, as always. Expect a lot of people here with the ease of restrictions and no other open social bars etc. People wear their masks on the way in and out but once sitting down with their group take them off. Otherwise, everyones following social distancing rules pretty well.

Dog friendly park? For a person who is scared of dogs, it was a nightmare to even stay for a few mins. Dogs literally jumping over folks sitting nearby. I am never coming here again.

Came here equipped with the essentials: a bed sheet, a bottle of Casamigos blanco (no cups/ice), football amd some smoke.Arrived right before sunset, which was beautiful.Parking is a nuisance, so account for that.Once we got out and settled, it reminded me of Delores Park, In San Francisco.I am a tourist as well, but this may be a SD hidden gem. Any locals, let me know ...

The views are of the best you will see in San Diego and the park is well manicured. It was very nice to see the American flag flying proudly in the cool breeze. One of the nicest parks in the city.I had only one issue, It appears that Kate Sessions park had turned into a dog park. There were nearly 10 dogs off leash while I was visiting though there was a sign stating all dogs are to be on leash at all times. There were no issues with dogs at the park but just be aware.

One of the best views in all of San Diego. Pet friendly. Bring your hammock or a blanket, sit back and enjoy the breeze

Some authority should check once in a while this park since lots of people go there without a mask and even without any intention of cover themselves when they walk next to you, as well you can see gathering big groups of people sitting together without maintaining the mandatory distance ( 6 ft distance). But what upsets me more is see those ones that supposed should put the example, the Firefighters of the Car Unit #16 without face mask walking around the park, even passing right next to you knowing is mandatory the use of mask .

One of the great modern parks. This is a great place to go to park to walk, to walk your dog, to have a picnic, to spend a time as a couple, for relaxation time & rejuvination time. The parking is plentiful, the setting is peaceful.

A perfect place for a sunset and picnic! Also very dog friendly environment!

Look at other reviews.. its a great place to host anything: bbq, baby shower, party...etc.

Open space, green, with a great view of la Jolla bay

Beautiful location that over looks the water. Relaxing and huge park.

It was my first time here yesterday and the view was absolutely breathtaking, as well as the atmosphere itself. Many people brought their dogs here for them to run around at the park and I had so much petting all of them. I highly recommend this park for anyone who is looking for a place to relax because this is IT!

Great views of downtown and the water. Lots of shade for a picnic.

Beautiful hidden gem! Lovely park that overlooks San Diego coast!

Great park for slacklining. Gets very crowded on warm summer evenings.

Its a beautiful park, and not always packed either

This is a beautiful park. There is a view, perfect grassy area to enjoy. Perfect for families or to go walk the dog. Have never had an issue finding parking.

Such a cool spot and really nice view definitely recommend

Hot today ! Good to see kids playing on the playground again

Amazing views of sprawling greens and a downward view of the bay.

Beautiful public park overlooking Mission Bay. Great spot for an afternoon picnic or just to sit and take in the beautiful weather. Parking can get crowded at peak times, but be patient and you can usually find a spot.

This is a gorgeous public park that offers a variety of options to visitors, including large grassy hills as well as a flat grass area for sports, public restrooms, an area equipped with various modern play structures, picnic tables and benches overlooking the park view, paved sidewalks that intertwine throughout the large park, as well as a free parking lot and street parking. Not to mention, this location offers a breath-taking view of all of San Diego in which one can see as far as the Coronado bridge and even Mexico on a clear day.The only matter regarding this park that I find troublesome is their policy with off-leash dogs. The park has signs posted throughout the grassy areas specifying that all dogs must remain on-lease regardless of the time of day. However, when visiting this park, it is almost impossible to see any dog on a leash as many visitors bring there dogs and play fetch openly in the grassy areas and allow them to socialize with one another freely. However, I personally have a friend who received a hefty city of San Diego fine from a police officer for having her dog off leash after work. Although, I find it frustrating for my friend who was on the receiving end of this fine when every day there, regardless of what day of the week and/or what time of the day I visit the park, I can count at least five dog owner openly disobeying the posted signs. There needs to either be consistent enforcement of this law, and/or hours offered for individuals to enjoy free time with their doggies off leash without fear of being fined by the city.Aside from this matter, this is a wonderful family-friendly park that I would highly recommend visiting. I have even seen several birthday parties hosted with large bounce houses and other celebrations on site. It is a prime location in Pacific Beach and well-kept by the city! Everyone is very kind and the view will keep you coming back for more!

Great views, hiking trails on backside of park, dog and kid friendly, bathrooms, great place to park and have lunch.

The park is not big, but has a wonderful view towards the ocean. The very large lawn is a heaven for dogs and their owners!

Love this park, great view and pup loves it too

Stunning views, a good place to work from home. Definitely one of San Diegos hidden gems.

Love love Love this Park. #1 favorite of all time!

Beautiful place to catch the sunset views

Beautiful park to hang out at, picnic, and play. The view was pretty, and weather even more so.

This place is very popular right now. There is still parking!

Beautiful park but way too crowded considering the circumstances. Nobody was wearing a mask or even bothering to maintain social distance. This is the place to be if you miss the pre-covid environment and want to experience it again. ( I wouldn’t recommend it though )

Beautiful park! Parking might be an issue! Provides a wonderful view of the bay and the downtown skyline.

Nice place for a walk. Bring your fur friend.

Great for a picnic to see the city and watch the sunset. Very pet friendly, lots of people brought their dogs. Plenty of space for various activities like slack lining, catch, and general childhood rough housing. Parking is very tight, but once you find a spot youre in for a treat.

Great views of Mission Bay, nice breeze, good open space.

An amazing place for a picnic with a billion dollar view.

Good view with lots of open space for small group activities

Beautiful scenery, lots of space to relax, have a picnic or join classes on the grass

This is a great place to take your dog for a play date on weekdays after 4pm. Keep in mind, dogs are not allowed off leash, but you won’t see many dogs on leash at this time of day. Not recommended to go with a dog on the weekend, as more “non” dog people will be there and they may call animal control. Great views of the Bay and Seaworld all the way to Coronado and Downtown.

Beautiful view and well kept park clean bathrooms and the grass was well kept and cut and there was a nice paved walking path and I was also able to find parking easily! Everyone cleaned up after themselves and there are a lot of friendly dogs some of the are off the leash and came and said hello to my dog who we kept on the leash.

Great large park with lots of grass with a view of Mission Bay and downtown SD.

I love this park! It has an amazing view of the city. Isnt crowded at all, good for picnics and full of friendly dogs. Theres also a playground and big fields!

Great open space : ) Nice breeze!

Nice park with gorgeous views of the ocean, Mission Bay and downtown San Diego. Its clean and dog friendly.

Best park in the city! unbeatable views and lots of dogs 10/10

Beautiful views. But very busy.

Nice spacious grass areas with great views, nestled in residential neighborhood so be respectful

Great view of the city! Also good place to bring your pups

I was blown away by this park. So beautiful. The view is amazing and its just a great place to picnic or chill. A little crowded up at the top tho, and parking can be rough.

Too many dogs and people. The view is better anyways from the street above

Super cute! Large park.

This park is amazing great place to catch a nice view of San Diego

Clean, big space, perfect for picnic and the best thing its dog friendly

Wow! I went there at night and the views in every direction were breathtaking to say the least. Definitely worth checking this spot out at night. Now Im excited to visit the site during the day because the reviews were most pleasant sounding and it looked like most of them were wrote by folks that visited during the daylight hours.

This is a wonderful place, with stunning views of the many beaches around San Diego. Its a great place to come with friends, kids, pets, and cameras. Can get chilly in the early mornings and late afternoons, but overall very nice weather.

This is a great place to host a small event. Overlooks the bay and city. When i visited it appeared to be kept up and clean. Nice play area for the kids, and large open green area to just run, play or roll around in the grass. However parking is minimal. Check it out.

A lovely park with stunning views across Mission bay and the city of San Diego.

THE BEST VIEW! If youre visiting San Diego, you definetely have to walk around here.

Ive loved Kate Sessions Park my entire life.

Awesome views, dog and people friendly.