Really nice park with well manicured gardens, fountains, and art installations. Great place to picnic and bring kids and pets. Although, dogs are not allowed in the fountains. The park is located right next to the San Diego County Administration center, just across the street from San Diego Harbor. So there are plenty of tourist attractions (Star of India, museums) and other activities in the immediate area.

Just pay for parking. Very nice, clean area for kids to play for hours. Right across from the bay with huge ships/boats and the city skyscrapers so it has amazing views 360 and very relaxing. Nice grassy area if you want to picnic. No tables or benches on grass though. Has an awesome playground for all ages. So much cool stuff on the playground area. Dont forget to bring extra clothes for the kids, towel and sunscreen.

Water starts filling up around 10 am but the fountains don’t turn on until 11 am! Super fun spot. Pretty easy to social distance as long as other parents are doing their part. Not a lot of shade but you could bring your own tent or umbrella. Cute little lunch/coffee shop on the south side

I love everything down here the views, the pubs all the wonderful people. Its great place to take a nice long stroll after a good meal. Pkeanty of

Perfect for the Toddlers. Bring a pic nic.... some shade and your good for a few hours. Bathrooms and a family owned little cafe on site. You gotta pay for parking tho. Not too bad.

It was the perfect day. Sun was shinning the weather was sweet here. We brought our food and beverages there was plenty of other people but everyone was social distancing. The bathrooms were open and super clean. There was security at all times counted about 6 of them. The kids had a blast in the water we had a blast watching them. Definitely something to do more often.

The place to be in the cold winter months. The pictures one can take is awesome. I never went up to the Battery lookout, until the night of a photo shootout and it was awesome. You just have to realize the beauty of it all in the still night.

This place is great for hot days for children and adults to relax and play in the water or just relax and enjoy the sun and blue ocean the playground is pretty big there is limited seats but the grass is always open there are public restrooms and family restrooms on request.

14 Activities to Do at the Waterfront ParkWatch the sunrise on the harbor.Zoom with a natural intriguing background.Get married in the park.Have a social distance gathering.Run through the water spouts.Read. Take a nap. Read.Eat your lunch.Pray. Self reflect. Meditate.Walk .5 mile and watch the planes takeoff.Play in the state of the at playground.Meet friends and play cards.Do yoga. Walk. Jog around the square.Lounge on your blanket.Watch the sunset on the harbor.

Love this place for my toddler!!! The fun he has makes me smile a big toothy grin. The water is just ankle deep but its perfect for little people to cool off. When not in Covid lockdown, the playground they have there is great too.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this park! Theres so much to do for the kids and family. The playground is great. The grassy area is plentiful and open. You cant beat the views and location!

I love waterfront park! Great views, a water fountain, and an amazing place to do sports and picnic

This place is so beautiful, open space for kids to run around and burn that energy out! They can play in the water which is nice, good temperature for the kids to have fun in but not as cold as the ocean. The playground there is closed but it seemed like a very fun place. Bathrooms were surprisingly clean and did not smell. Security guards are present to stop anyone going to the playground, felt safe :)

It was a 44 million dollar project and a number of people were complaining about that. I thought it was wonderful from the start and so great to see all these young kids and families out there enjoying themselves. And they use it for several outdoor venues on top of it. I think the underground parking might have been part of the 44 million dollar bill.

Interesting how the fountains are already socially distanced. Good place to go for some necessary outdoor fresh air time.

When its open, its a great park. Its closed now due to safety. But when its open, super fun and a nice location. It is next to a busy street though and its not gated where kids couldnt run out. Also all the playing parts are made of metal, so during the summer they get hot to an unbelievable temperature where playing on them is impossible. Just those two cons for me.

Lots to do here. Japanese tea garden, aquarium, planetarium, penguin habitat. There was a small cafe inside to grab a bite. I was very happy to see the healthy offerings, fresh avocados, salads etc.Huge success for a rain-out day that we had planned biking across Waterfront Park. Great rainy-day alternative

The fountain was definitely a ton of fun. Except for the transient life bathing in it. The security guard yelled at my son not to ride his toddler scooter around the area, but didnt stop people from literally washing their clothes and hair in the fountains.The blue stuff they use to make the ground soft on the playground area is ripped up and poorly maintained in many areas. Particularly on the steep climbing hills. Probably not safe. Also ruined my sons pants via staining.Still give 3 stars because my son really enjoyed himself there.

Golden Gate Park has a little bit of everything for everybody. To have such an expensive part in the middle of a big city is a great feather in the cap of San Francisco. From spacious greens, to Fabulous flowers, do historic statues, the soccer fields, two windmills, stretching all the way to the Sea, this park would be welcome in any City. Look at the map see how many things there are and choose what fits your needs. As I stroll through the park early today there are bicyclist riding in groups to the Sea, runners some with shoes some without. That was odd.

Nice park with a nice playground for letting my son burn off some extra energy before we head home after school. The play structures do specify for children between the ages 2-12 years old, but nobody is enforcing that; the security guards are there mostly to keep the homeless and the skaters away. Skateboarding is not a crime!Safety comes first here too. The aforementioned security guards, well lit throughout and soft energy absorbing rubber flooring everywhere.Parking is also plentiful, but not free. Either on the street or in the underground parking lot.

Such an open and friendly place! Everyone respects each other, so many things for kids to play, dogs to romp and people to watch and have fun! Will always come back here to watch the beautiful San Diego sunsets as well.

Actually my first time there. Was not bad.. we found parking pretty close, people were actually social distancing. It was just nice to get out after all this time!

Very nice park. My family and I loved the water fountains. It’s really neat and clean.Please keep the place nice and working condition for everyone to enjoy it.I took some pictures and hope they’re helpful to get to know how it looks like.

Beautiful park. Amazing playground! Great waterfront view. Restaurants around. Love being here when we get to visit San Diego.

Great view of the bay area with boats and ships. On the other side of the road closer to the bay area, you can see The maritime museum and ships which is awesome! You can park that side in the street parking if there is a spot and it’s also very cheap. Waterfront park is great for kids. Nice play area for kids. Sunset view from the park was amazing!

Really great place to visit during the day, evening or night. With a wonderful playground for the children and sights to be seen across the bay.

Nice to walk around and people watch. Great place to take pictures.

Lovely fountains that offer a waterplay for kids. A big grassy lawn too, just perfect to spend a couple hours on a warm day. Metered street parking.

Great place kids playground plus kids can explore and jump in the water where the fountains are! Very clean

Water is good for kids to play in (supervised) and this place has water. Can also cross the street to look at boats and apparently you can get married at the marriage hut. Sadly the benches are closed

Amazing spot for the kids to cool off and burn some energy on hot days running around in the sprinklers. Our daughter is 3 and absolutely loves it, you can bring a blanket and picnic and make a day of it and its a gorgeous view of the Star of India and boats.. love coming here!!

Beautiful open space however parking can be difficult. Privately owned lot nearby could be repurposed on weekends or low traffic times to allow visitors to park and owners to make a little extra $.... Or a tax write off. Or just whatever but it would allow the space to be used for something. It is right downtown and like a mile from the airport. Idk. Seems to make sense to me. Great park though. Love the openness, water fountains and how it blends with the downtown city scape.

Great place for the kids to have fun! Chlorinated water for safety and hot springs for summer enjoyment! Next to county buildings with beautiful historic artwork!

So awesome...perfect weather...great views...perf picnic spot too.

This is a public park in San Diego and lots of happening around it. Public Parking is everywhere.Easily can spent 2 hours there and little china is near by and can be covered by walk. You ab find good restaurants there to eat and drink.USS midway museum is also there to explore and learn the history.

Great playground. The kids loved playing here for several hours. Free parking. If you can find it otherwise metered parking was available. If you bring water clothes or a swimming suit there is a very long fountain that can be played in. Nice art sculptures some even to play on

Great place to see the beautiful City of San Diego .

Great place for a walk. Nearby there is a restaurant where you can have a tasty meal and listen to live music. Beautiful places for photos.

Kids love to play in the water. Needs some shade tho. Dont go too late it gets packed

A lot of awesome historical places to visit close to here and the park is beautiful. Lots of things to see.

Very lovely place for a nice walk/exercise or simply to enjoy quality time with friends and loved ones.

My first time to this park. I was surprised at how nicely the facilities were kept. The bathroom was relatively clean dor a public restroom. The little tide pool was excellent for children and the city views were really nice.

With the weather we have been getting and there breezy afternoons I cant say enough words to describe how open and stunning the view is here looking towards the harbor. The waterfront park is great for getting soaked under the sun. Hands down, the best summer movies in the park spot during the weekends. Enjoy a walk, run or playdate with your little ones.

This place is perfect for little ones. They can run around and play in the water. Its super shallow, safe and clean. My brother and I were able to play with his son and wear him out. We all had a blast :)

Wonderful place to visit while in San Diego. A nice walk, great place to play with the water fountains, the kids love it. The public toilets are very clean, and there are some guards for your safety.

Overall great place to visit and just walk or relax or just hang out! Love the art and architecture. The water fountains and features are beautiful and fun! They encourage kids to play in them too.

Waterfront Park in San Diego, CA is located perfectly by the Harbor and the Airport and is great for the little ones to run around and get tired! Also some great hotels near by if you need a cozy place to lay your head for the night . And some amazing views, makes for good pics .

Amazing waterfront party, great for jogging, dining, drinks, shopping, socialising, with or without kids. You are particularly lucky if you live in the area, i.e. in Little Italy and can just walk there on a regular day. Highly recommended.

The kids can have a lot of fun and great place to watch the sea. You can play on the water

My church 1st Pres of San Diego is able to have Jazz Vespers service here on Sundays @ 6:30-8:00 pm. Such a refreshing place for outdoor worship.

Great place to grab an early morning meal at the breakfast kiosk at the entrance. There are umbrella tables to keep you from basking in the sun.

Its really cool and you can see all the sail boats going bye

Very nice place to come with kids and let them play while we enjoy the sunset. And a small splash pad

This area is downtown across from several hotels. It was nice weather for strolling down the length of the waterfront. If you’re a tourist or just need some headspace, you can relax on the benches, ride the bikes or electric Lyft scooters or stop at one of the many restaurants.There were a lot of people on their morning or evening runs, lots of children playing and so many people just having fun. I can’t wait to return on a non-business trip!

Very nice place to wallking and enjoying the beautiful weather

Beautiful view, picturesque scenery fit for a postcard. Unbelievable sunset with people, animals and ships, oh and airplanes all adding to the ambiance. Loved it!

A nice park along the marina with clean bathrooms and great restaurants. This is a nice area to walk around and explore and lets the kids run out their wiggles.

Definitely a good place for kids to have fun and cool off. Children as well as adults can enjoy the fountains.

Always fun place to go with kids. Clean. Just grab a canopy!

Wonderful place for families. Kids can play in the water and the playground. There is a snack bar with reasonable prices. A walk along the Port of San Diego is a nice way to end a visit.

Such a nice place to chill and catch the sunset. Walk around, chill on the grass and meditate or let your kids play at the park

Beautiful location near the water and filled with activities for kids and adults. Great place to people watch and catch sunsets. Many quality restaurants, specialty and fast food, nearby. This is a gem of a tourist and locals destination. Parking is a bit challenging during the week and weekend peak hours. Easy to access from nearby streets and freeway. Will definitely continue visiting as often as possible.

Considering its right by the heart of downtown, with its views of the harbor and whimsical designed play areas for kids and adults, its incredibly serene. Great views, fun atmosphere, able to relax or splash with kids. Very well maintained and clean.

Nice to see a space like this downtown amongst the buildings. Be patient with parking and you will get a spot.

Great space to hangout whether you are visiting San Diego or youre a native. The grassy area is great for a picnic or to rest your legs after a good walk and seeing the sites. The fountains are a nice touch and especially great on a warmer day. There are bathrooms and a nice play area for the young ones. In addition great spot for festivals and events.

Great place to hang out. Kids love playing in the water fountain. Nice deli. Good restrooms. Unfortunately the playground was closed due to COVID.

Nice place right near the USS Midway and Star of India in downtown San Diego. You can also leisurely see planes land at the airport. There is a parking garage right nearby, so if youre interested in that its an option. I dont know if its normal, but there were menacing cops patrolling the grounds even though it was almost all kids.

Scenic park right across from the harbor. Beautiful foliage and well maintained lawns which are perfect for having a picnic on a blanket. Saw families doing just that and people playing with their dogs. A cool playground is located here, great for kids. There are fountains and sprinklers in addition to statues, art, and a memorial.

Pretty awesome place. Tastefully decorated for Halloween Tons of rides for kids of all ages. Clean and safe environment. There’s more than just fish at sea world. Don’t miss out on coming here. There’s even a water park and huge playground and jungle gym.

A nice little public park right on the waterfront. My grandson liked it and was able to burn some energy before our long flight home.

My kids absolutely love this park even though we dont visit as often as others. I find it to be a great place to teach my kids how to wait their turn and how to interact with other kids that are not from their part of San Diego.

Whats more beautiful than a park next to historic ships on San Diego Bay!!!

Excellent place to enjoy with family and friends. Beautiful views of Downtown San Diego and the bay, at night is an amazing place full of lights, great for kids. Highly recommended.️

Beautiful park. Safe- two guards on duty, nice long area for water play under the fountains, lots of grassy area and well designed play structures for kids. No grills. Few picnic benches around park. Has underground parking, snack bar and restrooms onsite. Its located right opposite to the maritime museum, in case you are looking for something else to do before/after park. For parents with kids, hullabaloo concerts happens here. Highly recommend this park lots of fun time for kids but its equally busy so wait time might be there for play structure s such as swings.

I love the water park I took my goddaughter there and she had a blast

Great place to spend a couple of hours with family and friends. Toys were interesting for the kids, and the water feature is awesome. I appreciated that the restrooms were well cleaned and very well ventilated. Lots of nearby parking and food options. Plenty of shaded seating.

I rode by on my bike,stopped and had a muffin. Nice, clean and relaxing.

Beautiful views. Friendly San Diego people. Love all the ships and even have the one used in that Russell Crow movie.

I visited the old Voyager ship Star of India in downtown beautiful San Diego harbor. The Star of India is a known major attraction because is a very old ship. Called Star of India because its first voyage was to India. Is full of history and is been said is hunted by the ship Captain that slid his throat and committed suicide on board centuries ago. Also a child called Johnny Campbell that was a Deck hand helping and working on the ship after been discovered hiding on board for a free voyage. Johnny Campbell just to play seek and hide tagging people on their backs with S shape on back. Also hunts the Star of India. Ghost adventures did a locked down paranormal investigation of the ship and found it to be hunted by the ghost of former ship Captain and visitors reported to feel a child Johnny Campbell tagging them with an S on their backs believe to be playing tag. From this park you can take a ferry to Coronado Island and back. The USS Nimitz museum is also anchored on this harbor park for your visiting and enjoyment is a Battle ship aircraft carrier. Highly recommend this site full of history. Hope this helps. Tracy lp

Very nice place to go, a lot of people are not warring face masks.So as long as you are protecting your self and keep some distance from people all should be fine ...

Great spot full of museums! its also nice area just to walk near the water and there is the USS Midway that is also a museum and then a couple of other ones that would be kid friendly.

I love these gardens! So many gorgeous areas to walk, sit and explore. The membership is well worth it. Great spring plant sale also!!

Very safe park, large playground, fountain splash park, clean restrooms, water fountains, park security, maritime museum, waterfront strolls, sunset views, large grass area, pet friendly, clean and lots of friendly people. Very close walk to restaurants and shopping. Train station within walking distance.

Nice area to walk around and see the old ships and new ones as well. I was walking by today and seen two ships at the docks reloading supplies. Looked like food and such things. Then walked down the waterfront to check out the Star of India. It was an old cargo ship back in the day. Also theres a submarine to check out.

Hard to find parking, but it’s a nice walk with beautiful views.

Really beautiful park on Harbor Drive in San Diego. Lots of grass and open space, the water and ships across the street. All of it is like postcard San Diego. Also has a playground and some water fun. Parking is practically nil, so Id recommend the trolley. Little Italy stop

Great little park with grass and many water fountains for kids to play in for hours on sundays the sidewalks are filled with all types of street vendies

This is one of the greatest urban parks in the country. Water features, playground, concessions, a great lawn, gardens, historic buildings and unparalleled bay views. Spectacular!

Relaxing afternoon watching people with children playing and running through the water. Its located at the county admin building across the street the harbor.

Nice calm area to walk around.

A splashtastic way to spend a hot summer’s day with the kiddos! Fun, clean, safe, and beautiful.

Nice waterfront with a great playground for children. The maritime museum is right there on the water. There is a car park underneath

Beautiful place to explore. Many nice ships.

Everything Is Beautiful drinks food views so appreciated making good memories there this evening!

It was my first time here. My son loved it. The kids are able to just be free and enjoy the water. Parking is typical for downtown, hard to find. The bathrooms are decent. They have private security that walks around. Awesome place for a picnic.

The water fountains were on a whole new level! Definitely could make a day out of the park that’s how big this park is. No empty bottles laying around like some of the other parks.

Such a lovely place to take young or old..beautifully designed

Awesome place to walk around go to parks and water parks for the kids free to the public in walking distance to old Italy.

Loved viewing the 4th of July fireworks from the Star of India. Would have been nice to have patriotic music playing to compliment the beautiful display.

Nice place to go with small kids. You dont have to worry about expense. Unless you live within walking distance most people use the parking meters. About $2.50 for 2/hrs I believe. They even have a snack booth located on the south side of the building close to the playground.