Maxton Brown Park

Some open space gives us all some breathing room

Development continues at a break-neck speed around here. But the benches and lawn invite visitors to slow down, look at the scenery, and relax. This time around, our family visit brought us here for...

Proximity to ecological preserve is a big plus

Upon passing through the traffic circle round-about (entry to Carlsbad), the park lies off to the left. It is defined by its wide expanse of well-maintained grassy terrain. Benches dot the split-log...

Nice overlook into the nature preserve

At the point where the road from Oceanside veers off in two directions on its way to Carlsbad, (this park lies on the left of the road choices), this smaller park of grass offers nice places to sit an...