Encinitas Viewpoint Park

Nice cozy park right across from Encinitas library.
This park is pretty small, it only takes a few minutes to walk around it. It’s kid and dog friendly. The grounds are well kept.
Beautiful view of the coast and the ocean opens up when you reach the high point.
Unfortunately that area seem to be favored by bums as well. Last time i came there, the area around the view point of the park was trashed, bums had their stuff all over the bench.

This park is beautiful!!! Located next to the Encinitas library it overlooks the ocean for a beautiful view. Always very clean and opens for family picnics, playing with the dog, or bringing the kids. I come here all the time because it’s great to be able to have the dogs off-​leash.

I frequent this park bc it is clean, and in a nice location. Seems that the «regulars» are a little standoffish and clicky with those they already know — but who cares. I usually go with my ma and her dog. We just talk and John John plays around.
There are certain hours to have your dog off leash and trust me — the couple of times I have let John off the leash during regular hours, some jack ass always says something… to which I feel like replying, «its a park lady! The dogs just run around. Whats the fricken problem??!». But I dont. I just ignore and keep playing with John.
Seriously, no one would ever bother you in Europe. Its only in America that we feel the need to constantly judge and control others.
So, anyway. this park is neat. Just ignore the wannabe bounty hunters, and enjoy!

The park has rules on when your dog can be off leash. Besides that my dog loves this park and it provides poop bags and a water fountain for the dogs. Enjoy

I found this park right next to the beautiful Encinitas Library. This would truly be a great park if it weren’t for the bums shouting profanities. Did not feel comfortable at all, which is a shame because it really is a beautiful park. It has a well-​kept lawn and an ocean view, but the bums are enough to keep me away.

nice view of moonlight beach. playground for kids.

This park has a large open area nice for letting dogs run and play. We don’t have a dog, but we frequent the library often with our son who always requests to play.
The playground is nice enough, a little on the older side. There is also a constant «pee» smell near the benches and trees by the playground. There are signs posted not to let pets use the playground sand as a restroom, but we never play barefooted, just in case.
This park also features a nice overlook area where you can see the ocean. Usually there are bowls out to keep furry friends hydrated, and the park is fairly clean, for also being a dog park.
Every time we’ve gone there have always been really nice dogs (always off leash) and owners around, regardless of the hour. (Random: there are ALOT of golden retrievers around, I think we could 9 in the park last time we were there! Made the one Italian Greyhound look very out of place.)
Overall good for a quick play time, but we don’t make special trips just to go to this park.

Great dog park in Encinitas! There is stinky brownies on the ground here and there but people are super lame, it’s not the dog’s fault– it’s mostly clean. There is a playground and some picinic areas. Lots of room to stretch your furry legs. There are a few bag stations– but remember to bring one of your own just in case! There is usually a few dogs and people here– never too busy. Also– close enough to see the ocean!
Right next door to the Library on the corner of D street and cornish.

It would be nice to be able to enjoy this «dog park» without wondering whether the local cops are going to either ticket me again (when I actually had my dog on the leash) or haul off my JRT in a muzzle! I got the violation notice in the mail yesterday, the ticket is actually for $ 445!!! If you are going to visit this park, do not bring a dog… you will get plenty of privacy during times other than off-​leash hours, the park is usually vacant or nearly so then.
What a disgrace…

I agree with Julie that Encinitas has some of the coolest parks in town. I drive by Viewpoint after work often and smile at all the dogs playing in the park since Viewpoint allows dogs to be on site at certain hours.
Moreover, with the addition of the new Encinitas Library next door, D Street and Cornish is one of the coolest intersections in town.

The Encinitas area has some of the best little parks around and this one is no exception. Located in the Old-​Town Encinitas section, Viewpoint Park is a nice place to relax and enjoy the day. This is one of the only parks that has a off leash dog policy on certain days so beware when you go or you might get run over my the doggie locals. There is cute playground area for kids and an overlook where you can find some privacy for a morning meditation.
This parked has also been booked for weddings and other gatherings as its makes a setting for such.
Off-​leash doggie hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6am — 7:30am and 4pm — 6pm.