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Carlsbad's Parks are integral to Carlsbad's quality of life. Carlsbad has 14 community parks and 28 special use areas with a range of amenities located throughout the city, so visitors are sure to find something for everyone. The department also manages operations of several recreational facilities, including three community centers with gymnasiums, Senior Center and pools, all designed to promote health and wellness among residents.
To support the city’s sustainability and conservation efforts, a majority of our parks include green features such as synthetic turf, recycled water, LED lighting, electric car charging stations and solar photovoltaic modules.
Host your special event at a city facility; whether a small family picnic, wedding or a sophisticated business function, the city has a site to rent that will fulfill a range of needs.
Dogs are not allowed in city parks, except designated dog parks. Visit one of our dog parks at Ann D. L'Heureux Dog Park, Alga Norte Dog Park or Poinsettia Dog Park for some exercise and social time, or take the leash and visit a citywide trail.
Community gardens are located in three areas of the city.
Carlsbad facilities
Alga Norte Community Park
- Address:6565 Alicante Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009 - Phone:442-339-2510
Amenities:- Athletic Field
- Basketball Court
- BBQ
- Dog Agility Equipment
- Dog Park
- Fitness Room
- Picnic Area
- Play Area/Playground
- Pool
- Skate Park
- Splash Pad
- Parks
- Address:6565 Alicante Rd.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The new 32-acre Alga Norte Community Park, located at the corner of Alicante Road and Poinsettia Lane, just east of El Camino Real, features a state of the art aquatic center, San Diego County’s largest skate park, a dog park with areas for small and large dogs, three ball fields, basketball courts, a huge playground, and picnic and barbecue areas.
- An aquatic center with a 56-meter competition pool, a 25-yard 12-lane instruction pool, a warm water spa for adults, 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards, a splash pad for children and fitness room.
- Off-leash dog park with areas for large and small dogs, dog agility props and a dog training area. Dog park rules.
- A lighted skate park for beginner and experienced skateboarders. Please note that bicycles and scooters are prohibited in the skate park.
- A universally accessible playground with shade structures over the play equipment
- One lighted full basketball court and one half basketball court
- Three lighted multipurpose ball fields
- Shaded picnic areas with barbecues
Every aspect of Alga Norte Community Park is the result of community input. In addition, the park is fitted with numerous green features making it both environmentally and economically sustainable. The net effect of those measures is a 30 percent overall reduction in energy costs.