Kit Carson Park, Escondido

#2 among attractions in Escondido

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Facts and practical information

Kit Carson Park is a 285-acre municipal park in Escondido, California, United States. The park was named after Christopher Carson, the famous scout who guided Captain John C. Frémont over the Sierra Nevada during a government exploration expedition. The park sits in a valley that is approximately 5 miles west of where Kit Carson fought in the Battle of San Pasqual. A historical monument commemorating the battle is located on Mule Hill, one mile southeast of the park. ()

Created: 1967Elevation: 384 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°4'43"N, 117°3'47"W

Address

3333 Bear Valley ParkwayKit CarsonEscondido 92025 United States

Contact

(760) 839-4691

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Day trips

Kit Carson Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield North County, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, Escondido History Center.

0.6 miS
33°4'16"N • 117°3'58"W
Westfield North County, Escondido
15 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.8 miNE
33°5'58"N • 117°0'7"W
San Diego Zoo Safari Park, San Diego
98 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Zoo, Outdoor activities
3.4 miN
33°7'29"N • 117°4'55"W
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, Escondido
86 min walk • Children's museum, Museum
3.4 miN
33°7'27"N • 117°5'2"W
Escondido History Center, Escondido
86 min walk • History museum, Museum
4.8 miW
33°5'11"N • 117°8'42"W
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, Escondido
122 min walk • Forest, Park
0.9 miS
33°3'58"N • 117°4'1"W
Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, San Diego
23 min walk • Museum
2.4 miN
33°6'43"N • 117°4'34"W
Wat Buddhajakramongkolratanaram, Escondido
62 min walk • Temple
3.1 miN
Library
Escondido Public Library, Escondido
79 min walk • The Escondido Public Library is a public library system serving the city of Escondido, which is situated in San Diego County, California. The collection of the library contains 166,629 volumes, circulates 514,792 items per year and serves a population of 151,613 residents.
3.7 miN
33°7'47"N • 117°4'59"W
American Legion Post 149 - Escondido, Escondido
95 min walk • Non-profit
3.3 miN
Universities and schools
California Pacific University, Escondido
84 min walk • California Pacific University was a private, non-profit business school and law school originally founded in San Diego County, California. The law school was originally located in Bakersfield, California.
3.1 miN
Universities and schools
John Paul the Great Catholic University, Escondido
80 min walk • John Paul the Great Catholic University is a private Roman Catholic university in Escondido, California. It offers Bachelor of Science degrees and a Bachelor of Arts degree.

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How to get to Kit Carson Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kit Carson Park:

Bus

Del Lago Transit Station • Lines: 235, 280, 350 (16 min walk)