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Lindo Lake County Park

Part of East County, our guide to El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Lakeside and Alpine.

Lindo Lake County Park, at 12660 Lindo Lane in Lakeside (not El Cajon), is open sunrise to sunset daily. It has picnic areas, a children’s playground, a skate park, a butterfly garden and 1.5 miles of ADA-friendly trails, plus a kids TRACK Trail scavenger hunt. West basin construction was anticipated to start in fall 2026.Checked October 23, 2026.

DailySunrise to Sunset
1.5Miles of Trails
17Fitness Stations
Fall 2026Construction Expected
Address12660 Lindo Lane, Lakeside, CA 92040. Park phone (619) 443-1666. It is in Lakeside, not El Cajon.
HoursSunrise to sunset, daily.
What It HasPicnic areas, a children’s playground, a skate park, a butterfly garden, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, 17 fitness stations, 1.5 miles of ADA-friendly trails and a TRACK Trail scavenger hunt for kids. A community center and teen center are next door. Good for birdwatching.
Construction Notice“Construction is anticipated to begin Fall 2026 and be complete by Winter 2027” for west basin improvements.
RulesNo alcohol except inside the community center.
AdmissionSee event site. The page states none.
Lindo Lake County Park Open the map. © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Whether construction has closed any part of the park: not confirmed.
  • Any current blue-green algae advisory: the page links an algae FAQ that we did not read.
  • Parking fee and free days: not stated.
  • Community center class schedule: not confirmed.
  • Map point is approximate (OpenStreetMap), not a surveyed entrance.

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FAQ

Is Lindo Lake in El Cajon?

No. The County Parks page gives the address as 12660 Lindo Lane, Lakeside.

Is there a playground at Lindo Lake?

Yes. The County Parks page lists a children’s playground and a skate park.

Sources

  1. County Parks: Lindo Lake

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.