Not only surfers are drawn to this town – if you’re a family with kids, Encinitas CA is just the place for you!  This coastal community has once again been recognized nationally, this time for its dedication to the well being of our youth. 

Playground at Cardiff Sports Park

Named a “Playful City USA” by the non-profit group KaBOOM, Encinitas CA was one of only 93 cities across the United States that made this family health-oriented list.  Award was based on the cities’ attitude and actions toward providing areas within the community where kids can play and take part in outside activities.

KaBOOM is a national nonprofit organization that seeks to create areas that are “great places to play within walking distance to home”.  The goal of the award program is to share creative ideas to foster this objective.  The KaBOOM organization has said that our country is facing two monumental deficits. One is a lack of unstructured play among our children and the other is a lack of resources to address that problem.  I couldn’t agree more!

A Toddler Enjoying Cottonwood Creek Park

Encinitas CA made the list largely due to its 374 acres of parks, beaches and open space including over 40 miles of hiking trails.  These areas are dedicated specifically to the health and fitness of its residents and visitors.   Places like Moonlight Beach, with surf camp, summer concerts and year round beach activities is just what KaBOOM was looking for.   Cottonwood Creek Park, with its climbing rock, tennis courts, jungle gym and outside summer movies also helped Encinitas stand out among contenders.

Encinitas can also boast about its Cardiff Sports Park with Softball, Baseball, Pop Warner football, playground and a large flat grassy area for kids to run and play.  Located on Lake Dr, right around the corner from my house, this park is one of my family’s favorites, and a very popular spot to throw an outdoor birthday party.  (Those are my cuties in the photo above…)

KaBOOM also praised Encinitas for using its city website to foster use of these parks and increase outside recreation activity.

It’s good to know there are still places here in the USA that place high importance on getting our children active again.  With childhood obesity on the rise nationwide, we all need to get our kids out of the house and on the playing field.   So, kudos and congratulations to the progressive city of Encinitas for getting it right!  Encinitas CA – a great place to call home! 

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