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28th Street Playground

πŸ“ Balboa Park, CA

β˜…4.3(118 Google reviews)

Community playground on 28th Street in San Diego's South Park neighborhood, featuring play structures including the well-known purple dinosaur, open grass areas, and street parking nearby.

βœ“ neighborhood playgroundβœ“ purple dinosaurβœ“ open grassβœ“ South Parkβœ“ community park
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Maricela Padilla de Martinez

Yo VivΓ­a En este lugar en 1307 28Th San Diego California y ay Nacieron mi 2 Hijos Paso de Todo Como Cualquier Matrimonio Pero aquΓ­ En Temecula No Soy Feliz No Me Gusta Nada

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for local families with younger children who want an informal drop-in play spot. The open grass areas work well for toddlers and early walkers alongside older kids on the structures. A quick stop rather than a destination visit.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Street parking on 28th St can be sparse on weekends β€” arrive early or park a block away
⏰The open grass areas are well-suited to toddlers who need space to roam
🎟️South Park's cafes are walkable, making it easy to pair a play visit with a coffee stop

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πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.3
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118 Google reviews

Community gathering spot50%
Open space for young kids30%
Walkable neighborhood location20%
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Maricela Padilla de Martinez

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β€œYo VivΓ­a En este lugar en 1307 28Th San Diego California y ay Nacieron mi 2 Hijos Paso de Todo Como Cualquier Matrimonio Pero aquΓ­ En Temecula No Soy Feliz No Me Gusta Nada”

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Overview

28th Street Playground is a neighborhood play space in San Diego's South Park district, set within a larger park with open grass for free play. The site is anchored by recognizable equipment including a purple dinosaur structure. The park serves as a community gathering spot and sees regular foot traffic from local families. Street parking is available along 28th Street. The surrounding South Park neighborhood has cafes and eateries within easy walking distance.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 22:00
Tuesday07:00 – 22:00
Wednesday07:00 – 22:00
Thursday07:00 – 22:00
Friday07:00 – 22:00
Saturday07:00 – 22:00
Sunday07:00 – 22:00

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