Hidden Canyon
Community Park
Location: 2685 Vancouver St., Carlsbad, California (map)
Hours: 8am – 10pm
Phone: 760-434-2826; More info/Permits: Website
Park Highlights
Quite and peaceful, Hidden Canyon Community Park sits on the edge of a canyon in a quite neighborhood. The family-friendly park has a natural area and grassy section.
The grassy part has a large playground and sand lot, a large grassy expanse, two picnic areas with BBQs, large shade trees, foot paths, and natural landscaping. A parking lot is located near the entrance.
A short dirt trail winds up a hill to Ann D. L’Heureaux Dog Park.
Formerly known as Larwin Park, the 22-acre park is divided by a large canyon containing vegetation that supports the California gnatcatcher, an endangered species. The majority of Hidden Canyon Community Park is undeveloped open space.
Amenities
- Two children’s play areas for younger and older children
- Picnic areas
- Trail connection to Ann D. L’Heureaux Dog Park
- Scenic walking paths with bench seating
- Restrooms
Regulations
- Alcohol allowed
- No glass containers
- Control any amplified sound
- Be considerate of neighbors
- No skateboarding
- No parking/driving vehicles on turf areas
- No over night parking
- No dogs in parks
- No smoking
