Art in Public Places program began in 1985 as the first public art program established in San Diego County. The public art program has become an integral part of Carlsbad's vibrancy and sense of place with approx. 30 or more art pieces in the city's public art collection.
Among the activities and events held annually in Carlsbad parks are the TGIF Jazz in the Park summer concerts and an Easter Egg Hunt, Eggstravaganza.
Carlsbad is also home to State Parks,
as well.
Carlsbad State Beach and South
Carlsbad State Beach in the
San Diego County
region of California State Parks. See more
California City Parks
Ann D. L'Heureux Dog Park
2700 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Facilities:
.5 acres
Benches
Dog drinking fountain
Plastic bag dispensers
receptacles
for cleanup
Dedicated parking lot
Trail to Hidden Canyon Park
fenced dog park
Aviara Community Park
6435 Ambrosia Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 931-6528
Facilities:
24 acres
Soccer field
covered shelters
picnics
BBQ
synthetic turf
soccer field
natural turf s ball
fields
basketball courts
playground
lighted
Meeting room
Restrooms
Panoramic views
Athletic field use
reservations accepted
Business Park Recreational Facility
Faraday Avenue and Camino Hills Drive
Facilities:
3 acres
Ball fields
sports fields
Cadencia Park
3310 Cadencia St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Facilities:
2 acres
Park bench
playground
BBQ
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Facilities:
21 acres
community center
meeting rooms
gymnasium
covered shelters
picnics
BBQ
electricity
sports fields
snack bar
basketball courts
tennis courts
lighted
playground
with sand lot
Restrooms
Cannon Park
Corner of Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon
Road
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Facilities:
1.7 acres
Athletic field
Basketball court
Picnic area with barbecue
playground
with sand lot
Restrooms
reservations accepted
Hidden Canyon Community Park
2685 Vancouver St.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Facilities:
22 acres
large canyon
playgrounds
Picnics
Trails
Scenic walking paths
Benches
Restrooms
public art
endangered species
Holiday Park
Chestnut Street and Pio Pico
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Facilities:
5.9 acres
Kruger and Scout Houses
Gazebo
Picnic areas
BBQ
Horse shoe pits
playground
with sand lot
Restrooms
Hosp Grove Park
Jefferson Street and Marron Road
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Facilities:
5.5 acres
playground
with sand lot
Picnic tables
eucalyptus
groves
extensive trails
La Costa Canyon Park
Pueblo Street and Rana Court
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Facilities:
2.6 acres
Sand volleyball court
Two lighted tennis courts
Lighted basketball court
Picnic areas
BBQ
playground
Restrooms
ocean views
Laguna Riviera Park
Kelly Drive and Park Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Facilities:
2.1 acres
Picnics
BBQ
Horse shoe pits
tennis courts
basketball courts
lighting
playground
Restrooms
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying LC Lane
Facilities
Tours
27.1 acres
reservations accepted
former working ranchero,
landscaped
27-acre canyon
hand-crafted adobe buildings
antique
windmills
reflecting pool a
dozens of peacocks
Historic National Landmark
Magee Park
258 Beech Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Facilities:
2.1 acres
weddings
rose
garden
historic buildings
Magee House
Heritage Hall
Granary
Tours
reservations accepted
Maxton Brown Park
Corner of Laguna Drive and State Street
Facilities:
.9 acres
picnic tables
benches
Buena Vista Lagoon
Monroe Street
Pool
3401 Monroe Street
Facilities:
swimming pool
3.8 acres
picnic tables
restrooms
Pine Avenue Community Park
3333 Harding St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Facilities:
7.7-acres
Synthetic turf
sports field
amphitheater
basketball courts
lighted
Covered shelters
picnics
BBQ
playground
Restrooms
Poinsettia Community Park
6600 Hidden Valley Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Facilities:
42 acres
10 Tennis courts
lighted
ball fields
Synthetic turf
sports fields
basketball court
Picnics
BBQ
playground
Restrooms
Safety Center Field / Skatepark
602-4680
2560 Orion Way
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Facilities:
1 acre
10,500 sq. ft. lighted facility
Curved and flat ramps
Two pyramids
Two stairways
Kidney + spine bowls
Pipe grinding ledges
Beginner's area
Picnic tables
Restrooms nearby
Skate safe! Skating is not allowed:
Anywhere within the downtown Village
Redevelopment Area
On the promenade walkways, landscape
barriers or walls along Armada and Lego
drive, between Cannon and Palomar
Airport Road At City Hall, including
surrounding sidewalks, landscape
barriers and the parking lot
At the Senior Center, including
surrounding sidewalks landscape barriers
and the parking lot
Along the ocean bluff top walkways
On hard court surfaces such as
Tennis/Basketball Courts
On the lower seawall
On school grounds
In business areas open to the public,
when the prohibition is so posted
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino de los Coches
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Facilities:
28 acres
community center
meeting rooms
gymnasium
covered shelters
picnics
BBQ
sports fields
baseball
soccer
football
snack bar
basketball courts
sand volleyball court
tennis courts
lighted
playground
Encinitas Creek
willow woodland
wildlife habitat
Restrooms
The Crossings at Carlsbad
5800 The Crossings Drive
Facilities:
200 acres
picnic tables
restrooms
meeting rooms
reservations accepted
Trails in Carlsbad, California (trail maps are available at many places throughout the city)
Aviara 6 miles long
Bressi 1 mile
Calavera Hills Village H North
1/2 mile
Calle Barcelona 1 mile
Carlsbad Oaks North 1.3 miles
Coastal Rail Trail .7 mile
College-Calavera Hills 1/2 mile
Golf Course 1 mile
Veteran's Park 2 miles
Hidden Canyon .25 mile
Legoland
1/2 mile
Hosp Grove
3 miles
La Costa Glen 1.2 miles
La Costa Valley
1.3 miles
Lake Calavera
6.4 miles
Rancho Carrillo
4 miles
Rancho La Costa Preserve
6 miles
Robertson Ranch 1/2 mile
Poinsettia Lane
1.5 miles
San Pacifico
1 mile
Sea Wall .7 mile
Villagio - Arroyo Vista .9 mile