MacArthur Park — Attraction in La Mesa

I like this park a lot. This review is not for the child's playground at the community center, but for the park across the street. There is ample parking either at the baseball field for the south entrance, or at the north near the pool.

At the north entrance is the community pool, community garden and basketball courts. Parking is uncovered. There are shady areas and one sitting area next to the pool entrance.

At the south entrance there is the restroom building, a small fenced dog area, uncovered seating and tables and the path leading to the grass/park area.

Much of the park is uncovered and unshaded. There are scattered trees and small shaded areas to find a space to walk your dog or picnic. At the north end of the park the noise level can get loud, as the north end is right next to the 8 freeway which is visible from the north hill. Much of the park on this side is also lined by homes/backyards.

Lots of open space, fresh air and rolling hills. Wear shoes that can go uphill/downhill if possible. Some of the north paths are very steep for flipflops or slides.

Leash your dogs please! Many dog owners are not mindful of the park rules, or don't have commands available to call their loose dog back to them. A little irritating at times: Im a dog person, but wouldn't let my dog bother others enjoying the park that may not be.

Overall it's a beautiful park, and not too busy on weekends unless there's a...

this park is really nice. today was my first time ever going to it. I went because i wanted to try a new dog park. I was so happy to see that it has an enclosed gated playground since i have a Nerodivergent grandson who elopes, so this would be perfect for him. The park doesn’t have much signage so i was lost as to where i needed to go for the dog park section. I eventually found it, it was a pretty steep climb down to get to it. And was kinda surprised at how the HUGE grassy area was and then you have this small dog park. not sure why they didn’t make it bigger. My complaint now is that i had no idea they wouldn’t have any water facilities down there for Humans and Animals. my dogs were dying. they didn’t even have a poop bag station , i had to walk out of the enclosure to go get some , not too far away but still not near the dog park. that’s the reasoning im...

Thanks for providing such a detailed review of the park! It seems like a great place with plenty of amenities and open space for various activities. The ample parking options and diverse facilities, such as the community pool, basketball courts, and dog area, make it suitable for different interests.

Your description of the park's layout and features, including the presence of shady areas and the potential for noise from the nearby freeway, provides valuable insights for visitors planning their activities. Additionally, your reminder about leash rules for dogs and consideration for others' enjoyment of the park is important for maintaining a positive atmosphere for all visitors.

Overall, it sounds like a beautiful park with plenty of opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and enjoying the outdoors. Thanks for sharing...