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Walnut Grove Park
1950 Sycamore Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, United States
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Pa
Review №1

Feels like being in the country. This is a large park that includes many sports fields, vast lawns, playgrounds, 2 meeting buildings, historic houses that can be toured, and equestrian facilities. Horses can often be seen in the ring or on the trails. There is a dual track surrounding most of the park, one soft surface and the other paved. They are great for all activities. The trail also connects to the surrounding community trails. The dual trail along Twin Oaks Valley Parkway, adjacent to the golf course, is very shaded and enjoyable.

Li
Review №2

Wide open grassy areas. Perfect for casual play or organized sports. Well maintained facilities. (The bathrooms are locked due to Covid-19, in addition to the playground and museums). Plenty of parking, easily accessible. Minimal shade. Horse training facilities in the center. Biking and dirt trail surrounds the park and connects to the nearby neighborhood.

La
Review №3

Wow! What a great patk and location, its an hidden away gem in San Marcos. Lovely grounds. And would be a great place for parties or even receptions.

E
Review №4

Good place to make a pit stop if you are riding your bike along Twinn Oaks. Water fountain and restrooms

Bo
Review №5

I really love this park. Its beautiful, manicured and well taken care of. Looking for a place to play sports, hold an event in the recreational house, look at some historical homes or maybe just enjoy the horse trails. Theres plenty it offers.

St
Review №6

This park is awesome! Tons of open space and well maintained.

Ta
Review №7

Nice big open field, heaven sent for my little one. Always clean and plenty of space for everyone. You have more than 6 feet for social distancing let me tell you.

Sc
Review №8

A beautiful park with lots of things to do and see!

Pe
Review №9

Excellent park for walking, biking, or picnics. Great grassy fields for sports. Outer loop is a dirt path almost a perfect mile long, good for laps

VE
Review №10

Scenic walking and biking trails. Family fun park.

Ci
Review №11

We stopped to see the Cherry trees! Beautiful large recreation park with a separate playground and soccer field with accessible horse trails. Theres a barn house for party or wedding events.

V
Review №12

Clean, organized and a little bigger than other parks, less people too!

Ro
Review №13

Great Trails Around this Beautiful Park...In Fall while Alot is still dry,This looks Green & Beautiful!

De
Review №14

Beautiful park. Great place to take a walk!

pa
Review №15

Fun park. Lots of sports fields and a good playstructure for little kids. Really nice walking/ jogging trail that winds from deer springs on down to twin oaks.

ma
Review №16

Always clean Nice place away from all, peace, Nice place

Wa
Review №17

This park is so clean, it seems brand new. Lots of space for sports. Picnic areas. Spotless restrooms. Childrens play structures. Even horse areas. Empty on a Friday afternoon.

Gr
Review №18

Its a good place to smoke

ja
Review №19

Nice park very clean

As
Review №20

7E2921: SMYS plays their soccer games there, so the parking lot fills up during the soccer seasons specially when ongoing games are ending and upcoming games traffic is coming in. Nice settings with hills in the background. Fun atmosphere during the games. Lots of kids. Lots of colorful umbrellas and tents as it can get pretty hot when the sun is out. Public restrooms are available.

K
Review №21

Parking is not a problem. Many trails and surroundings are pleasant.

Is
Review №22

Its very clean and you feel safe taking your family here for some fun in the sun

Wa
Review №23

This is a nice place to eat your lunch or take a walk and relax.

Da
Review №24

Good family place socker fills end horse arena

Br
Review №25

Nice park, but the childrens play equipment has no shade so the slides and everything were scolding hot. We enjoyed it, but will be back when its cooler.

Ce
Review №26

Spacious fields, ample parking, and an agreeable snack stand (when actual events are occuring). My only displeasure is that there is really only one road leading to this place.

Yu
Review №27

Great family place, plenty of space, decent grass and nets to get a good futbol/$occer game goin

Ka
Review №28

Nice, clean meeting facility. Attended San Marcos Firefighters PACE event there. Great turnout. 60+ attendees.

Ma
Review №29

The best park

Al
Review №30

Parking is good, lots of grassy areas with shade. Easy access to the main road makes this place doable, butt im not sure if its a place where you can take dogs off a leash. It also has a level dirt/pebble walkway around the circumference of the majority of the park with vëhïçļę access.

Ki
Review №31

Wonderful park. Lots of trees, grassy areas, a play structure... Easy to get to but quiet and peaceful! Plenty of parking, too.

Ma
Review №32

A great park clean and a huge soccer field used by many San Marcos sports players for practice or games ! They also have concession stands with great tasting snacks at reasonable prices ! Awesome Soccer teams share this field of awesome future possibilities !

Du
Review №33

Really nice size park, went for Soccer tournament. Have good fields. Plenty of parking.

An
Review №34

Food is good, but a bit pricey.

We
Review №35

Nice grass fields for soccer in the north side of the park. Mens restroom was clean every time I used. Plenty of parking.

Sh
Review №36

Great fields for soccer. Nice perimeter trail for walking or running.

Ka
Review №37

It has restrooms, and a Snack Shack!Cant go wrong with those features!

Fr
Review №38

Walnut Park has been a major part of San Marcos as long as I can remember. The Old Barn is a great place for parties and receptions.

Sa
Review №39

The park is very large. There tends to be plenty of parking. There are a couple of playgrounds, some hiking trails, a local museum, and horse riding area. We take our kids he here for various events. one of my favorite parks in San Marcos.

Ch
Review №40

This park is a good place to park and walk or even just sit in my truck and relax. The park has equestrian parking. I cant tell you much about the equestrian uses their as I dont own/ride horses. San Marcos historical society also has a couple buildings there. Im under the impression that is where the headquarters, or at least a meeting hall, is located. There are a couple historical buildings within the park, however theyre not open everyday. There is also a party hall that looks great for things like wedding receptions.

Da
Review №41

This park is a really nice area and everytime I go it is well maintained. It would be nice if this place had a dog park attqched to it though.

Do
Review №42

Loved the different play areas, soccer fields and areas for horses. Plenty of parking and several shaded areas.

Al
Review №43

Great park with big fields, play equipment, and bathrooms.

An
Review №44

Loved it alot and will go back with my kids and the horses riding is great.

De
Review №45

This is totally my favorite park in San Marcos!!!

Ma
Review №46

Nice park to come have lunch

sh
Review №47

Live the view here. the big field too is the best to run around.

Ma
Review №48

Was nice but not enough eggs for all the children for the Easter Egg event they held

Ch
Review №49

In addition to the excellent playing fields, picnic area, scenic grass field, climbing structure, small museum, ample parking and barn- shaped assembly hall that are similar to other large parks that I have visited, this one has equestrian facilities and an absolutely amazing divided trail. Ten feet asphalt for skaters and bicyclists and ten feet soft surface for runners and equestrians. The two halves are separated by a picturesque fence. Also, the restrooms includes a sunscreen dispenser!

sa
Review №50

Great park

He
Review №51

Great Park. Does anyone know if they allow jumpers at this park?

cl
Review №52

Great large park for everyone, including dogs and horses

Br
Review №53

A great place to host a rugby tournament.

Es
Review №54

Nice place and they have great and fun events for kids.

Te
Review №55

Enjoyed a great BBQ with my fellow veterans.

Ca
Review №56

Nicely keep fields, outdoor playground and clean restrooms.

Ji
Review №57

Fields are kept in good condition during the youth soccer season. Parking can be tough during soccer season on the weekends. Fun family events during the holidays put on by the city. Heritage park is a fun learning experience for kids. Outdoor playground and picnic spots available

Ch
Review №58

Best post, best park of San Marcos

Ce
Review №59

I had my daughters sweet sixteen party here. Easy rental process and very reasonable!

Ki
Review №60

Good place to take a long walk. Also fun playgrounds for the kids. Sometimes there are horses which are also fun to watch.

ed
Review №61

Awesome place with plenty of room for all the different activities

Sa
Review №62

Went here for a weekend soccer tournament and was pleasantly surprised at how well kept the grass was. Very scenic park with clean bathrooms. Very nice park.

An
Review №63

So much space!! Theres somewhere you can be without bumping into anyone (if thats what youre looking for)

je
Review №64

That place needs buses there its great to explore

Sa
Review №65

Nice clean an open park

Ra
Review №66

Beautiful piece of property for the kids to roam.

Ke
Review №67

Great for a morning walk

Oc
Review №68

Good experience with natures

Hi
Review №69

Nice and clean park, great for various events. It’s a great place to go play with the kids and there are also some historical buildings to check out.

Ca
Review №70

Great park. Horses walk around. Soccer fields. Playground. Barn. Lots of parking and fun.

Ri
Review №71

Good

Nh
Review №72

Spacious area.

Li
Review №73

Love it there every time I go. Nice restrooms and other facilities

Ni
Review №74

Nice park

Ra
Review №75

First time there

Ma
Review №76

Plenty of space for everything and everyone from playground for the children, soccer for youth and grown-ups to barbeques or potlucks. Safe, wonderful atmosphere!

Br
Review №77

Good bang spot

As
Review №78

Great park for walk, run or just to take a fresh air.

Do
Review №79

Nice, clean park, suitable for various events. We attended a youth rugby tournament & were very happy with the facilities, including parking.

Ge
Review №80

Great park lots of things to do! To many soccer tournaments though

Mi
Review №81

Beautiful park

Ch
Review №82

Perfect family park

Ma
Review №83

Great park, just wish it had tennis and basketball courts!

Su
Review №84

Beautiful clean park with lovely trails

Ga
Review №85

Fun place that brings back great memories.

Mi
Review №86

Attended a party at the Red Barn, good size venue great for parties, has bathroom facilities and a nice playground for everyone.

Me
Review №87

Great fields for soccer! Well organized and there are restrooms

De
Review №88

There for a soccer match.Nice facility, well kept, clean!

Cu
Review №89

Great place to take youre horse for a ride, dog for a walk, or go play with the kids, some very nice historical buildings to check out.

go
Review №90

Awesome park lots of room great for sport walking and good for kids

Ro
Review №91

Soccer practices and games here every weekend August-November. ;-) Very nice, clean, beautiful park.

Vi
Review №92

Great place for family!

br
Review №93

Mainly used for big community events e.g. soccer, football, etc.. Good location and plenty of open space to throw a frisbee, fly a kite, some playground equipment, and a few shade shelters with grills.

Ka
Review №94

I used to come here with my brothers. Its a lot of fun for many hours....and practice

Jo
Review №95

Love this beautiful rural setting

Ka
Review №96

Love historical houses

Aa
Review №97

Really nice place.

Sc
Review №98

$10 for parking for special events seems high.

Wa
Review №99

A nice little village from the turn of the Century...

Ma
Review №100

Well maintained.. plenty of large fields for sports and running

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  • Address:1950 Sycamore Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, United States
  • Site:http://san-marcos.net/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/166/1078
  • Phone:+1 760-744-9000
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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