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Dennis the Menace Park

Pearl Street and Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA
831-646-3866
Ranked #2 of 67 attractions in Monterey
4.5 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Parks
Description: Designed by the creator of Dennis the Menace, this park has all sorts of unique attractions.
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Reno, Nevada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This park was AWSOME. I loved the slides and the lion water fountain, the climbing structure and well....everything. Kids of all ages can enjoy this park. My son (3) had a blast. More

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Rochester, New York
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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This is part of a larger park with a large lake. There is a large grove of eucalyptus trees that smell wonderful. Many ducks, geese, and other water foul. Limited parking is close by, but fills up fast. As everywhere in Monterey, take a light jacket. More

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Columbus
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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If you have young children you need to stop at this awesome playground. It's not within walking distance of the touristy areas of Monterey but it's worth the quick drive. More

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Merced, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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Wonderful park!! It is geared mostly towards younger kids, but there are a couple of things that everyone will enjoy! The park has LOTS of fun stuff to do, and the kids will definitely love it!! More

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London
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I don't see how you can say anything positive about it. It's ugly, it's faded, it's oldfashioned and boring. This is good only when you are four, otherwise nothing exciting there, or maybe i'm spoilt. No cafe, just facilities. More

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northern ireland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

My daughter so wanted to visit the park when we planned things to do in Monterrey. It didn't disappoint. Spent a couple of hours there. Strange roller slide that I feared she would catch her hair in! Otherwise a great adventure. More

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Tampa, Florida
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

This may be the best public park I have been to for kids. Parking is tight, so I recommend getting there early. We brought by 20 month old here and he loved it. The train is great to climb on and there are plenty of climbing items to enjoy. It is a large expanse of land, but it still fills... More

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Washington State
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
1
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Still love it! So nicely maintained and it brings back so many great memories. More

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Monterey
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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I wish I could lay with a real train when I was a kid! More

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Sacramento, California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We stopped in to let our kids run about and they absolutly LOVEd it ... great park! More

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