Macarthur Park
Anchored by the busy La Mesa Community Center, this park dates to 1939 and is home to the city's Community Services Department... patch.com
Portwood Pier Plaza
Portwood Pier Plaza acts as a meeting place and park... patch.com
Reama Park
A block from the ocean, Reama Park has a playground, a few swings, six bbq grills, four tables and a water fountain for people and dogs (the latter of whom are only allowed in the park if on a leash at all times)... patch.com
Teeple Park
This park has six barbecue grills, five benches and four large elaborate playgrounds and jungle gyms... patch.com
Dunes Park Beach
The park sits right on the beach across from lifeguard tower five... patch.com
Santee Lakes Rec Preserve
Santee lakes are located 17 miles east of San Diego at an elevation of 369 feet. There are four lakes ranging in size from 7-11 surface acres. Camping facilities are available for both tent and RV's; some with full hookup... citysearch.com
Santee Mini Park
With large areas of grass and plenty of shade, Santee Mini Park is a great place for family picnics... patch.com
Shadow Hill Park
This park features two tennis courts, a basketball court and two jungle gyms with soft rubberized flooring covered with shade canopies... patch.com
Woodglen Vista Skatepark
Woodglen Vista Park and Skate & BMX Park features a skate/BMX park, two jungle gyms, a swing set, a large multi-use field and a baseball field... patch.com
West Hills Park
This park is directly adjacent to West Hills High School and has entrances off of Mast Boulevard and Serres Drive... patch.com
Santee Aquatic Center
The Aquatic Center is attached to a YMCA facility, but membership is available to all... patch.com
Sky Ranch Park
This small community park in the hills above Santee features two playgrounds for different age groups with rubberized ground and shade canopies, a few picnic tables with grills available and a small grass field... patch.com
Harry Griffen Regional Park
Home to many events, including La Mesa's free Sundays at Six concert series in June and July, this park is operated by a joint powers authority... sandiegoreader.com