Parks in Coronado

Coronado has several well maintained parks located around the island. The parks are a great place to relax, read a good book and bring the kids. Some parks are large enough to play organized sports. The larger Coronado parks come equipped with restroom facilities and playgrounds, which make them a great place to bring your children. Spreckles Park is the main park in the center of the city. The gazebo in Spreckles Park is the site of the Summer Concert Series, Sunday nights at 6 pm, from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September. The park is also the site of the Annual Flower Show, Art in the Park and other community activities throughout the year. Below is a list of parks located on the island of Coronado.

 

Bandel Park

A 16,700 triangular square foot park named after Louis C. Bandel, Bandel was a longtime city maintenance worker. Bandel Park is located on Tenth Avenue and Alameda Street. The park is quiet and has a large tree in the middle.

Bay Circle Park

One of the oldest and smallest parks in Coronado. Bay Circle Park is 1800 square feet, the park consists of a plot of grass and several park benches surrounded by namesake Bay Circle Street.

Centennial Park
An extension of Orange Avenue between First Street and San Diego Bay, the park is located at the foot of Orange Avenue, near the Landing condominiums. The park is 49,000 square feet and features amazing views of San diego Bay and its skyline. There is picnic benches and an original Coronado Ferry Ticket booth.

Glorietta Bay Park
Little more than two-acres nestled between the Municipal Pool and Naval Amphibious Base, this is probably the most scenic of the lost. It takes its name from the fabulous Glorietta Bay. Views of the bridge and bay. Playground and sand beach area with restrooms and parking. Excellent during 4th of July fireworks show.

I Ave Park

An extension of L Avenue between First Street and San Diego Bay. The park's 9,600 square feet offers a commanding view of the Bay and San Diego skyline. There are several park benches, for relaxation. It is hard to find, but it is probably one of the better parks in Coronado.

Mathewson Park

One-acre park bordered by Adella and Pomona avenues and Park View Place, it was named for former city clerk, A.A. Mathewson.

Palm Park

Beautiful green grass park located at Palm Avenue and Third Street. Palm Park is a one-half acre park with several trees and one giant tree. The park offers a small playground for kids. It also has a park bench to relax and enjoy a good book or to watch your children playing.

Rotary Park

At 2,000 sq. ft., this park rivals Bay Circle Park as the city's smallest. Tucked between Isabella Avenue and Park Place, it is the site of the 50 ft. pine that is the city's official Christmas tree. This park comes alive in December when Christmas in Coronado has a parade and then gathers around the tree for the official lighting ceremonies.

Spreckles Park

Donated by and named after J.D. Spreckels in 1927. Speckles Park is the most popular park in Coronado, over eight acres and is located in the center of town. Features a playground and a gazebo. The gazebo is the site of the Summer Concert Series, Annual Flower Show, Art-in-the-Park and other community events.

Star Park

A half-acre park, surrounded by Star Park Circle, it was also donated by J.D. Spreckels, but takes its name from the five streets that shoot out from the middle circle and in early photos resembled a star. This is a hidden park that is great for activities and relaxation. There is a flag and a cannon in the park.

Sunset Park

A three-acre patch of green on Ocean Boulevard near Naval Air Station North Island's Gate 5. This land was yet another of Spreckels gifts that offers a fabulous view of sunsets over the Pacific. Sunset Park is where most organized youth soccer games take place, it also has a small playground.

Tidelands Park

Coronado's largest park with 22 acres of beachfront land off of Glorietta Boulevard, right of Bridge. The park has four ball fields, a playground, a small sandy beach, picnic benches, bike and pedestrian paths, restrooms and parking for more than 200 cars. There is also a skateboard Park located here.

Triangle Park

This triangle-shaped half-acre lies between Palm and F Avenues and Fourth Street. This is not a very relaxing park during the weekdays, because of the traffic from the Naval Base in the afternoons. There is a park bench located here, but it is mostly used as a bus stop bench.

Vetter Park

Named in honor of former Coronado Mayor Paul Vetter this half-acre park borders Cajon Place and Guadalupe Avenue. It is a relaxing park near the Golf Course and has a large tree in the middle.

Note: Parks are available for weddings and events. All organized use of City Park facilities, use specific to a particular time or location on a park or beach, use by a group of more than 25 people, or use including a “Jump House” or other activity center requires a use permit. Groups of larger than 100 persons require special consideration for locations other than the beach venues. All the parks require a permit for group gatherings. The are no glass containers or alcohol permitted in any Coronado Parks. For additional information, call the Recreation Department at (619) 522-7342

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