Balboa Park paths
?Balboa Park paths: 6.3 miles of bike paths in and around San Diego, CA. OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for much of it, so we can't score it yet. 89% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile.
6.3 mi · 89% away from cars
It may still be great for kids. Check the surface before you go.
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park at Balboa Park, off Zoo Place, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 200 feet away and a playground is about 300 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Balboa Park (along the trail): 12 playgrounds, 31 restrooms and 19 parking lots
- Golden Hill Drive Park (0.2 mi away): 2 restrooms
- Bird Park (0.2 mi away): 3 playgrounds
- Olive Street Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
- Tweet Street Linear Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 1 parking lot outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
6.3 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Balboa Park paths.
- Pershing Drive · 2.0 mi · score unknown
- Velodrome Trail · 0.8 mi · kid score 83
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- Liberty Station NTC Park paths · 1.1 mi · kid score 98
- High Bluff Bike Path · 0.5 mi · kid score 96
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