Description
Every parent knows the feeling...you want to get the kids outside, but you don't know which parks are safe, fun, and right for your child's age. ParkPal fixes that!
Built by a San Diego parent for a daughter named Portia, ParkPal is the only park finder designed around what parents actually need: safety information, real reviews from other parents, and hidden neighborhood gems you never knew existed.
FIND THE PERFECT PARK
Search any park near you..works in every US city. From iconic destinations like Balboa Park to tiny neighborhood playgrounds. Every park Google Maps knows about is in ParkPal, including small local ones other apps miss.
SAFETY FIRST
- Fully fenced parks (critical for toddlers & kids with autism)
- Wheelchair accessible playgrounds
- Sensory-friendly features
- Safety, cleanliness & lighting ratings from real parents
- Live weather and pollen so you know before you go
FILTER FOR YOUR FAMILY
- Child's age: Infant, Toddler, Kids, Tweens
- Dog parks & pet-friendly areas
- Coffee shops within walking distance
- New and trending parks near you
CONNECT WITH PARENTS
- Add friends and see which parks they recommend
- Schedule playdates and invite friends
- Text invite friends who aren't on ParkPal yet
REAL PARENT REVIEWS
Not tourist reviews. Reviews written by parents, for parents.
YOUR KIDS ARE ALWAYS PRIVATE
Children's names and ages are private by default, protected at the database level. Nobody can ever see your kids' information.
Free to download. Works in every US city.
Built for Portia. Made for every family.
What's new (v5.9.3)
- 8 languages added — Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, and Italian
- App now auto-detects your device language on first launch
- Smart Filters redesigned — clean bottom sheet with categories
- Unread message badges + faster message loading
- Push notifications for friend requests and new messages
- All contacts now visible in Find Friends
- Suggested parks now excludes hiking trails for families with young kids
- App Store review prompt now shows one time only
- Bug fixes and performance improvements