Mountain Hawk Park
About
Chula Vista's Only Splash Pad With Otay Lake Views
Mountain Hawk Park is a 12-acre Chula Vista city park overlooking Lower Otay Reservoir - features the only splash pad in Chula Vista plus an amphitheater, playground, walking trails, and gazebos with lake panoramas.
What Kids Can Do
The splash pad runs April 1 - November 1 with interactive water sprays - free for all ages. Playground has climbing structures and slides. The amphitheater hosts summer concerts and movie nights. Walking trail loops the park with multiple gazebos overlooking Lake Otay - kids spot ospreys and pelicans on the water. Basketball courts for older kids [marked: splash pad closes early in cold snaps - check city Facebook before driving up in spring/fall].
What's Included
Free day-use of splash pad, playground, trails, and gazebos. Amphitheater rentals through Chula Vista parks office.
Experience
Plan 1-3 hours. Almost entirely outdoor - bring sun protection, water, swimsuit/towel for splash pad. Stroller-friendly throughout. About 6 miles east of downtown Chula Vista. Free on-site parking. Open daily 7am-10pm.