# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Encinitas

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Encinitas. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 15 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-08, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Cottonwood Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cottonwood-creek-park-encinitas) (playground, Encinitas). A climbing wall, a creekside path and a play area.
2. [Olympus Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/olympus-park-encinitas) (playground, Encinitas). A zipline, a climbing cube and a tandem swing. For the kid who needs to properly wear themselves out.
3. [Scott Valley Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/scott-valley-park-encinitas) (playground, Encinitas). An inclusive play structure, so kids with different mobility and sensory needs can play right alongside each other.
4. [Encinitas Community Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/encinitas-community-park-encinitas) (playground, Encinitas). A big play space with lawns and paths around it, enough room to make a whole morning of it.
5. [Moonlight State Beach Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/moonlight-state-beach-playground-encinitas) (playground, Encinitas). An ocean-themed playground with slides and climbers, on the grass right next to the sand.
6. [Glen Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/glen-park-encinitas) (park, Encinitas). Park with a play area, a picnic area, and basketball, tennis and volleyball courts.
7. [Hawk View Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hawk-view-park-encinitas) (park, Encinitas). Neighborhood park with a play area and a picnic area.
8. [Las Verdes Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/las-verdes-park-encinitas) (park, Encinitas). Park with a play area, a picnic area and a trailhead.
9. [Leo Mullen Sports Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/leo-mullen-sports-park-encinitas) (park, Encinitas). Sports park with a play area, a picnic area, basketball, a baseball field and a turf soccer field.
10. [Leucadia Oaks Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/leucadia-oaks-park-encinitas) (park, Encinitas). Park with a play area, a picnic area, a skate feature, basketball and volleyball.
11. [Mildred MacPherson Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mildred-macpherson-park-encinitas) (park, Encinitas). Park with a play area, a picnic area and a basketball court.
12. [Oakcrest Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/oakcrest-park-encinitas) (park, Encinitas). Park with a play area, a picnic area, and bocce and horseshoe courts.
13. [Orpheus Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/orpheus-park-encinitas) (park, Encinitas). Neighborhood park with a play area and a picnic area.
14. [San Diego Botanic Garden](https://ourplayday.com/places/san-diego-botanic-garden-encinitas) (garden, Encinitas). There's a whole corner of it for kids: a treehouse to climb, a playhouse and a small train. Budget more time there than for the grown-up plants.
15. [Wiro Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/wiro-park-encinitas) (park, Encinitas). Park with a play area, a picnic area and a trailhead.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/encinitas/playgrounds. All of Encinitas: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/encinitas