Kennedy Park

Oh… so…many…memories!!! Growing up in El Cajon, going to elementary school at Madison, middle school at Montgomery, and high school at Granite Hills, this park was ALWAYS in my sights throughout all of these years. (That’s 13 years including kindergarten!!)
Fourth of July’s, picnics and get togethers with family, field trips during school, ditching class, or just having a nice and relaxing time at a park, this park was always at my number 1. I remember leaving middle school and walking over to the rec center to play basketball or play pool in the little room they had.
The reason is gets only 3 stars is due to the lack of organization of their schedule and lack of free time given for people to use the basketball court for fun. Also, another negative of this place is that it is very dirty around the rec center, and it seems like there are always weird things going on around the area as well. No matter what though, this place is a landmark in my eyes, it was always the park that was for me while growing up.

Great big grassy areas perfect to lay around and enjoy the nice weather. A swing set for babies. The playground seems like a better fit for the big kids, and there is a skate park too. Tables are around the area of you plan on brining lunch. It’s a great park the whole family can enjoy. I’ve seen dogs in the area as well, so bring your furry friends too! Overall great park for the little ones to enjoy!

Came here with my kiddos and they had a lot of fun. I love the open space because my son loves to explore more than he likes to play on the playground. .definitely in a prettier side of el cajon.

Not open during the hrs posted Monday 29^th at 2pm but of course 2 staff members had the skatepark monitored. Unhappy waiting for a gym that doesn’t open when the hrs painted are not always exact.

Kennedy Park is my favorite facility in El Cajon. There is plenty to do here, rec classes for the kids, a skate park, baseball and soccer fields and a basketball court just scratch the surface of everything that goes on here. If you have the time to sign up yourself or your kids for a class do so. Even just visiting the park provides for plenty of open space to just run around. It’s too bad this park is not closer to the center of the city to add to the desperate need of «green space» in the community. Still a fine facility.

Have been here a few times. They have a cute small playground. Always kids around (since it is near the school) and my son loves this play area.

Great park! I love coming back here all the time not like the other parks around the area! This one is one of the best! Always clean and fresh.

If life is gettin’ you down.
If the in-​laws are comin’ to town.
If you’re tired and you just wanna lie down.
Head to Kennedy Park.
If your boss is being an ass.
If you just want to skip class.
If you want to lie for hours on the cool green grass.
Head to Kennedy Park.
If your life is hittin’ the skids.
If you’re unemployed and can’t find new gigs.
If you got a soccer tourney for both of your kids.
Head to Kennedy Park.
(repeat)

Went here on 4^th of July to watch fireworks and had a good time. Great fireworks show.

My daughter comes here for her gymnastics class. The instructors work for the Rec center system so she’s had the same instructors at different facilities. The inside looks a little dated, but it works and has great air flow so the kids don’t get super hot or cold. The building looks like a replica of the Hillside Park building.
This Saturday we came a little early to play on the structure. It is a smaller structure, but it’s new and very clean. The best part is all the fields of grass, with tall trees and ample shade. There is also a sweet skate park which was a fantastic surprise!
I gave four stars because you can literally come and play, have a picnic, and spend a good part of the day without wanting to leave. I haven’t been here at night, so I’m not sure of the social climate then…

My daughter plays soccer here during the week and it’s a decent park, but very lacking in the parking and the amount of space for the kids to play a full game. The lighting is also pretty scarce, so you kids need to be careful after dark. The grounds a well kept though and it appears to be a safe place to hang out.

i’ve been going to kennedy park since i was a kid. dance class, 4^th of july fireworks, tennis… i have a lot of summer day memories there… i used to take my skateboard and ride around for hours. there’s a great length of sidewalk winding through and around the entire park, which is a bit bigger than a city block. there’s lots of grass where we play badminton and frisbee. and cook chili and hotdogs. it’s a nice place to picnic, it’s not too busy but it’s clean and well-​kept. its perfect for a lazy walk. its a breath of fresh air.