Ocean Air Recreation Center Playground
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
Where: 4770 Fairport Way, San Diego, California
When: typically open in warm months (check before visiting)
Hours: typically daylight hours
Cost: free
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Tucked into a Carmel Valley neighborhood near the coast, this rec-center playground has separate structures for ages 2-5 and 5-12 over a mix of rubber surfacing and sand, with shaded benches for parents. Free parking and a bike path make it an easy low-key stop.