Murrieta Park Ranked No. 1 ‘Sportiest’ Public Park in CA, Survey Finds

MURRIETA, CA — A new survey of more than 3,000 Californians has crowned Murrieta’s own California Oaks Sports Park the No. 1 “sportiest” public park in the state, beating out major recreation hubs in Orange County and the Sacramento region.

The statewide poll, conducted by SportsBookReview.com, asked 3,002 respondents to identify the parks where sports culture is strongest, from pickup basketball and youth soccer to weekend jogs, skate sessions and family-friendly recreation. California Oaks Sports Park rose to the top spot, followed by Lake Forest Sports Park in Orange County and the Placer Valley Soccer Complex in Roseville.

Nationally, California Oaks Sports Park ranked no. 2, just under Central Park in Manhattan.

Survey authors say the results highlight how deeply sports and outdoor recreation are woven into everyday life in communities like Murrieta.

“Parks have always been where America’s love of sport begins,” said James Bisson, Editor-in-Chief of SportsBookReview.com. “These local parks aren’t just recreation spots; they’re where communities connect, generations mix, and the weekend spirit truly comes alive.”

Located in the heart of Murrieta, California Oaks Sports Park earned the top ranking for its wide mix of amenities and its reputation as a true community gathering place. With lit baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, a skate park, playgrounds, and shady picnic areas, the park supports everything from early-morning league play to casual weekend hangouts.

The survey notes that the park’s blend of structured sports and spontaneous play gives it “a welcoming, inclusive energy that suits the community” — a sentiment familiar to many Murrieta residents who pack the park on weekends for games, practices, or just time outdoors.

View the full report here.