City park · Old Encinitas

Mildred MacPherson Park

1045 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 Verified Checked September 2026

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A small pocket park on Vulcan with a playground, picnic spots and a basketball court. It suits a casual playdate for a small group. There are no restrooms.

Published prices

No fees: free to use, first come, first served.

At a glance

Capacity
Not published
Setting
Outdoor
Hours
Dawn to dusk (the City's general park hours)
Parking
street
Run by
City of Encinitas

Amenities

  • Restrooms (no)
  • Playground
  • Picnic tables
  • BBQ grills · not listed
  • Sports fields (no)
  • Beach access (no)
  • Dogs allowed
  • Accessible (ADA) · not listed

Rules

Alcohol
Beer and wine allowed (City parks page).
Bounce houses
Not addressed for casual use. Not allowed under City permits.
Amplified sound
Not addressed for casual use. Not allowed under City permits.
Canopies
Not addressed
Other rules
Not reservable; first come, first served. It isn't a listed permit site, so groups of 25+ should call PRCA (760-633-2740) first. See city-wide rules.

How to book

Location

1045 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Pin from the street address. Get directions

Nearby

Sources

We checked these pages in September 2026. Prices change; confirm with the venue before you book. Something out of date? Tell us.

  1. encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/parks-beaches-trails/parks