Rancho Penasquitos Recreation and Parks

Rancho Penasquitos has some of the most interesting and accessible parks and trails in San Diego county. There’s also a commitment to providing open space opportunities for hikers, bikers, and equestrian trails, as well as community recreation centers for families and individuals to take advantage of the great San Diego weather and fitness ethic. Among the opportunities in Rancho Penasquitos are the PQ Skate Park, where kids and adults can enjoy inline skating, Canyonside Recreation Center with ball fields and indoor facilities, Hilltop Recreation Center, and the outdoor adventure areas like Black Mountain Open Space Park where you can climb to the top of Black Mountain and enjoy the view to the ocean, or Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, a six-mile long hike through chapparal that is a popular running location.