Chanticleer Ave Park

• Xzulas
  
  
  (February 25, 2020, 11:24 pm)

  Really awesome new park / playground with a ton of fun stuff for kids it also has two dog parks. It has a small parking lot and some parking on the street.

• Alison Shearman
  
  
  (February 9, 2020, 11:26 pm)

  The park was a welcome surprise. It is the best park in the county by a large margin. It is incredibly well designed with thought given to creativity, interaction and disabled access. The equipment includes many different climbing and play structures, bridges, slides, swings, spinners, tractors, musical instruments (chimes, xylophone and drum) and tiny houses.
  
  When we visited, about two hundred children were there. The equipment ably catered for such a large number. The kids were having an amazing time. My child played there for three hours and did not want to go home.
  
  The park also includes an open grassed area, picnic tables, an off-leash dog park and a bike track.
  
  I thoroughly recommend it.

• Leanna Jensen
  
  
  (February 8, 2020, 10:33 pm)

  This new park is amazing! It’s wheelchair accessible, and has play structures for all ages. Lots of musical instruments to play, and some very unique things for kids to play on. They have a small parking lot, and a few street parking spots. Since the park just opened, it is usually very busy, and you may have to walk a couple blocks from the nearest parking spot.

• Lisa G
  
  
  (February 8, 2020, 2:23 pm)

  Recently re-opened handi-accessible kids park. There’s a separate bike track and dog areas too.
  
  This park has things to do that doesn’t exist in other kids parks in the area, so it’s unique and especially exciting for kids who know the other parks already and want to try something new.
  
  There are 5 ‘sensory’ type stations around the play structure, giving kids concepts to explore above and beyond the play structure itself.
  
  Right now the weekends are packed, as the park has recently opened again. Week days might be a better time to visit as the parking lot is full and people have to park all over the neighborhood.
  
  Added- just want to edit this post to mention that there’s now a mini-library box added to the park. And a mini-pantry where you can leave non-perishables to those who need it. It’s a very sweet way to practice caring for yourself community with your kid(s).

• Jason Schock
  
  
  (January 19, 2020, 2:17 am)

  Newly built (1/2020) park is awesome. Great play structure and amenities. Much more family friendly use of this land.????

Chanticleer County Park - LEO's Haven Playground

Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 General Information (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)