Bette Bendixen Minipark to Poway Pond
About This Trail
Bette Bendixen Minipark is a hidden gem no one seems to know about in Poway. The park has a small play structure and sand area that kids can play on, and a small creek kids can splash in! Then you can take the short, flat, and off road stroller accessible path (less than half a mile) to the Poway Pond. The trailhead starts on the other side of the creek from the playground. Once you reach the pond you can stop for a snack, search for critters, and enjoy the view. The park, path, and pond all are shaded by big trees, which makes this park extra special, especially on hot days!
Restrooms: None
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Dirt |
| Carrier needed | No |
| Stroller friendly | Yes |
| ADA accessible | Yes |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Cell reception | Excellent |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby convenience store | Yes |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
Hidden park, creek, path, and pond.
Fee & Parking Details
There is a large parking lot next to the park, but signs say the parking lot is for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Office so please respect their space. You can park along the street in the neighborhood.
Trail Contributor
Hike it Baby member since spring 2016. Past HiB Orange County CA Branch Ambassador. Current HiB San Diego CA Branch Ambassador. Current National Team volunteer for Community Values, HiB30 Challenge Prizes, Mentor, and Ambassador Continued Education teams.
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About The Guide
Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
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