Playgrounds by City

Dana Point tide pools are protected areas. Thanks to the Ocean Institute for providing information about this amazing natural area.

Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center opened in April 2010 with an interpretive trail and breathtaking views of the Pacific.

My 10 best Orange County playgrounds list by feature + choices for best slides, best bank of swings, best spiderwebs. Printable checklist!

List of new playgrounds in Orange County by year. These are the newest OC playgrounds for families to discover, especially if you haven’t visited for a while.

Strands Beach and Strand Vista Park in Dana Point offer a fun outing for any activity level, but it’s especially good if you like stairs.

Go for a 2023 Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest to see holiday lights and luminaria at this historic park.

Sweet Shade Park in Irvine features a new universal playground in 2024 with spaces for all ages and abilities to play together.

Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary owned by Environmental Nature Center is deep inside Modjeska Canyon.  Our first visit long ago was on a foggy day which suited me well because I’m always …

Train trips for Orange County families to San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Fullerton and more + ideas on places to go and what to do!

The beach Christmas tree at Crystal Cove State Park appears in December. It’s perfect for festive family photos or celebrating the season.