Nice walking trail. $3 to park. Park is open from sunrise to sunset. Considering covid restrictions, this is the only park I have seen in California with the kids playground open. Swings were not tied up. Max capacity was 5 on the equipment 17 in the park area. Was a quiet walk with great views. Sweet little ducks down by where the boats and kayaks launch

Great little hike with some up hill. Was warned of an increase of rattlesnakes (small ones) but we did not see or hear any. Great views and no one on the trail

Excited about the new campgrounds being built at the park by the Boy Scouts for community use.

Beautiful views! Adirondack chairs are available on the hill overlooking the lake. Nice playground thats actually shaded and many picnic sites and a few hiking trails.

A man approached me asking for a ride.... There is no way of getting to this park other than car..he asked how to get out of there...when I saw him his pants where ripped and had a jacket on in the middle of the day... A dog saw him and went ballistic. Then he changed his clothes and approached me and asked me for a ride in Spanish. Its the second time something similar happens in this area( not the park..it was my first time)I was quick to ask another family to wait for me to load my mom and my kids because the park was pretty lonely at that point.I didnt see any staff to tell them what was going on.Other than that its a very cute park .

Great bass fishing lake. Easy to put your boat on the lake and take it off the lake. Good parking, good fishing on the side of the lake. Beautiful surroundings.

Great place to walk around and get a view of Otay Lakes. Dog and kid friendly, also lots of hiking trails. $3, totally worth it.

Wow: I have not been to this place for many a year, over 9 years to be exact. That being said I was really surprised when I took note of all the new housing developments in the area complete with running and cycling trails as well as nearby golfing. I came in off Otay Lakes Road from the north side off the 94 east highway, and followed it around the picturesque hillside and tight curves across the dip in the road where you can see the stream flowing from east to west where it appears it could actually wash across the road if it rained enough; from there you pass the skydiving facility and training center where classes are taught in skydiving. After people meet a certain set of preliminary training they are allowed to jump from an airplane,with a parachute of course. I think your first jump is what is referred to as a tandem jump. If you want to stop in for more info Im sure the staff there will be willing to oblige you. I say that because Ive been there on several occasions myself; and after all, it is on the way to the actual lake which can be seen from the skydiving entrance. Enough said about that, I brought it up because that is the point where the lake comes into greater view. As you negotiate the two-lane road be aware of oncoming traffic because people sometimes get distracted and swerve momentarily into the opposite lane of travel. As you traverse the road look at the beauty on both sides within the valleys and hills and you will see boats and shore fisherman in and around the the lake itself. There will be a sign that says Wueste Rd. ,turn there and follow it until it comes to a traffic signal. At the signal make two consecutive left turns and follow the road past the Olympic Training Center Into the lake entrance where there is ample parking for both your vehicles and your boat trailers. I should mention on the day of March 17,2019 when I was there if one is riding a motorcycle or is any vehicle for that matter,be careful of the potholes that the rain must have generated recently in the asphalt surface. When I got there around 6pm there was plenty of sunshine and the sky appeared blue in most of the surrounding atmosphere outside of a couple of clouds scattered here and there.It happened to be a Sunday and I could see there many families there to enjoy the day around the beautiful lake. It appeared to me as if the beginning of spring was marching in all the subliminal signs that accompany this change of season. I watched as parents gave nurturing and development to their children in a natural environment of blue sky and lake. It made me think about an ongoing study regarding the neuroscience of the mind water connection, and some of its findings in todays world. The people enjoying this day appeared to have been experiencing an inner calm and or happiness about them, if not contemplation as well. I stayed for under an hour and savored the scenic quiet surroundings. Im not sure about the store they have on-site as I did not venture there. My guess is on the days when it not to hot or breezy its a good time to enjoy the place.

Big parking lot, ideal for fishing and mountain biking.

This place is a nice hidden gem tucked into a not so known corner of Chula Vista. Great open areas with views from tops of hills.

Beautiful and far removed from the SD bustle

Beautiful place for a day at the park, family or pets will enjoy peace and clear air and view, visited twice already and children loved it, holidays its vety crowded but you could make advance reservation for your day out.

If you live in the San Diego area please check this place out. Its such a beautiful park, the hiking trails are not too complicated, and the entrance fee is really affordable. Excellent place for an easy hike by yourself or a group of people.

The view of the lake is breathtaking and tranquil. I had fun capturing a dozen photos of the serenity of the place while the kids played at the childrens playground.The park is clean and spacious. The entrance for parking is $3. And theres this designated place for hiking, well be checking it out next time.#OtayLakesCountryPark #OtayLakes #LetsGuide #SanDiegoGuide

It fabulous it the best place for relaxing the staff theyre courteous and friendlys

Small place but I love it its really nice and clean and all the park rangers are extremely friendly and helpful just love this place.

Great playground and area to let the kids ride bikes and scooters. Beautiful view of the lake and very clean. $3 parking fee was no big deal for everything that was offered. Great place to take the kids. Bring bikes and scooters!

Nice relaxing park. Plenty of benches and tables for our last minute picnic idea. The restrooms could be a little cleaner. Great lake view.

Great park to just enjoy nature. Plenty of trails, kids park with splash pad, wide open grassy fields, and a decent amount of picnic tables all around the grounds.

If you want to have a nice short hike up a small mountain and have the kids play in the 2 playgrounds they have there, then this is the park for you. 1 playground is for the little ones, the entire area floor is a big sponge so if they fall, theyll bounce! The side, which is fenced off from the little guys, is for kids in elementary up to 6th grade size. But moms and dads can get on the swings too. There is an office and restrooms for the public. The park is open from sunrise to sunset. Their is a 1 dollar parking fee for an hour and 3 dollars for the day. 2 sections for birthday parties, but you have to reserve them ahead of time. You can climb up to the top of the mountain which is on my scale of climbing from 1-10, I would rate the difficulty a 3, just a little up hill walk on a trail. The park Ranger is on site and patrols the area in case of snakes or if someone gets injured hes always near the site. The park sits on a sloped hill of grass overlooking the Otay Lake. Below the park if you have a boat, bring it and go fishing. Plenty of parking for boats and trailers. Beautiful scenery as you can see from my photos. The park also is the end of the road, so no through traffic comes by and its nice and quiet up there. People hike up the mountain and others play at the park. Great spot for families trying to get away from the city life for a day. The view from up there is 360 degrees and you can see the Pacific Ocean to the west and Mexico to the South. Otay Lakes Park is a nice quiet park for the whole family. Its Eastlakes hidden Gem.

Beautiful little Park very well maintained has a toddler playground and a big kids playground with majestic Lakeview

Such a relaxing park..

This is a beautiful place to come over and relax, is perfect to enjoy nature

Always clean! beautiful scenery and small hiking trails. Rangers are always very friendly and polite, especially the two men we see almost every weekend! always cleaning and making sure everything is how it should be. Playground is well kept!

I love this park. It is so clean and well kept. Its size is deceiving since the grassy area, playground and pavilions are pretty centrally located but once you jump on a path and start your hike, you could wander for hours.The bathrooms were immaculate. the ranger station was full of really neat stuff to see and a couple pets - a rosy boa, and a tarantula. The ranger told me a little bit about them. The staff was super friendly and very nice. I didnt have $3 in cash for parking, and they were able to take my card.The first time I came it was decorated for Halloween, and the next time I came it was all decorated for Christmas. It looks adorable.The views of the lake are beautiful. the access to the open space preserve and awesome hiking & bike trails make this place a true gem.Im hesitant to even write this review because I dont want this place to start getting all crowded!! Right now its quiet and peaceful. Weekdays are great. The weekends usually have parties who have reserved the pavilions, but everyone seems respectful.A+ park!!

Its great that the Otay River valley has been cleaned up and partly turned into a park, and trails are always welcome in an urban area. But the trails here are pretty mundane. Other than a couple of ponds, there are no real sights. Most of the trail routes are through high vegetation, some of which is interesting (see photos), but there isnt much to see or do along the way. Still, if you are looking for a convenient place for an uncrowded walk or bike ride in the South Bay area, this is fine.

Beautiful. Wish I had packed for a picnic.

Nice scenery and good place for picnic

This is a nice little quiet park. A hidden gem of the surrounding area. Very green, quiet and calm. A nice place to enjoy a couple peaceful hours, have a picnic or let the little ones run around and have fun. I think parking is $3 so it is very affordable.

Beautiful park. Plenty of parking & picnic tables. Lots of hiking trails with fabulous views. Only complaint is you cant access the lake.

Peaceful and beautiful views

Is a friendly Place playground for children picnic areas. And hiking trails

Beautiful views. Not crowded. It cost $3 to enter the park.

Staff is always smiling. Beautiful nature park for Chula Vista. You feel like you are away from the suburb. Always clean. Worth $2 enty fee

Gorgeous hike and view

Used to come frequently over 25 years ago then it got really dilapidated. The County has done a nice job renovating it. Good memories.

Working on an amphitheater and an archery area.

Nice place for relax

Clean, can view the lake. Children friendly. Barbeque pit. Nice place for special events such as weddings. Family gathering for Family Reunion, and etc.

Cool place to do hiking and rest

Beautiful place.. not a lot of people. Horseshoe pits are great

My family and I love this park. Super quiet, peaceful, relaxing, clean, and with a beautiful view.

Not enough hot coal containers, need more shades for benches, nice short gateaway

Best little park around! Hiking trails lake boating fishing. Just beautiful.

We enjoyed our Saturday afternoon here. It must get crowded on weekends. All the shade structures and picnic tables were taken with people preparing for parties. The playground was nice, and our kids enjoyed it. The park is a bit hilly, and there isnt much shade unless you can join with someones party, so bring an umbrella. The bathrooms were decent.

Quiet nice park with nice scenery.

It costs $3 to park. Really great view of Otay Lakes and it has a play ground and several gazebos. Thanks to Saradpon Photography for an awesome shot!

I wanted to walk around some south California desert, and this satisfied it. Nice paths, but at no point was it clear where the path went. The park facilities were clean and well taken care of. New favorite spot to visit!

Nice hills to ride my bike and cool of the lake!!

Very nice

Awesome place

Smaller park than thought, but lots of trees and nice view of lake.

Only thing if they had a old fashioned seesaw. The group of kids I work with that have various Special needs would

Quiet park with some parking, views of Otay lake, picnic benches, restroom, playground. Theres even a place to have a wedding.

A nice park to have a picnic, carne asada, or go jogging. There’s a $3.00 fee to park inside the premises.

Loved it! 2 play grounds, for younger or older kids, Shaded with big trees, so kids dont get sunburned, lots of room to run; and have a picnic or Barbeque, plenty of picnic tables.

Very nice safe kid friendly located at far end of lake. Nice views peaceful place trails playgrounds all necessities provided. Opens 9:30 am

The park offers a lot of shade and the k7ds love the equipment. There are some trails around - fun! Make sure you have 3 dollars for parking with you.

Super relaxing, went there to fly my toy drone until I was told no drones were allowed. Woops! Always nice to visit either way.

Beautiful view. Great trails. Nice picnic area. Awesome rose garden. Very nice location overall. $3 parking.

Great hidden gem! Nice and clean. Great little hike as well. Large playground

Walking trails are expanding. New renovations in progress. Beautiful place to hang out. Fishing is allowed. It is a resovoir so no swimming.

Great park with hiking trails and places to haves birthday parties,rangers are very helpful and freindly.

DIdnt even know this park existed. My wife and I found it while walking / Hiking and are grateful for it. The Park is very well maintained and there are areas that you can use for Barbecue including tables and benches. The views of the lake and surrounding areas are amazing. Parking is $3.00.

It was beautiful we had our car show out there today

Always well maintained.

This is a beautiful park. Clean restrooms, plenty of grass area, canopies, and a playground. Also, tons of hiking/biking trails.

Beautiful and quiet place

Beautiful park overlooking the lakes.

Great view! Super quiet. Nice place to read, nap or hang with family and friends.

Relaxing!

Nice place to visit. A bit out of the way.

Hidden gem. Not many people come during the week. A great place for a quiet picnic.

Great views, beautiful scenery, nice trails, good picnic areas, fun places for kids to play.

Nice park to take your kids.

Its an amazing place to relax, enjoy nature and make memories.

Quiet. Open. Fun. I wanna walk to the dam next time.

Beautiful weather, breezy, clean.

If you like fresh water fishing, you have to come here... 100 lb. Catfish and 18 lb largemouth bass are not unheard of.

The park is beautiful the playground is absolutely amazing. the view is great the lake is nice but make sure you bring bug repellent because there is definitely mosquitoes everywhere

Well kept, green grass, courteous staff and worth the $3 to park and play all day.

Its a nice peaceful park, you can walk around and see the dam, the rangers are very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas history and the rose garden in nice.

Awesome place to bring ur family-friends.

Beautiful Lake, excellente for family gatherings. The park and playgrounds are full of trees and flowers.

Super clean and dog friendly

Great place to bring the family and dogs

Great view, nice place to kill a few hours and enjoy nature....what little is left in Chula Vista. Also, the Park Rangers are nice and a pleasure to talk with.

Beautiful scenery across the lake. Clean restrooms.

My son and i had a short but memorable hike. It is $3 dollars to park and park attendant was friendly enough to tell me about hiking options. My son picked up a few walking sticks and made a little sandpaper and masking tape project afterwards. Home depot employees range from laize- afaire to genuinely and professionally knowlegeable...but that is a different kind of experience/story.

Nice view and quiet

Nice and quiet park. They have a small fee, but its with It.

Excellent views! Is there a bike track along the riverbed?

$3 fee for parking and there’s no access to the water. What am I paying for?

Awesome place!!

Nice place close to home. Picnic areas, fishing and renting small boats.

Nice and quit. Good place for parts

Area to hang out got to see a wedding here very beautiful

Everything

Peaceful !!Ok

Great park you have to pay though.