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Home » Playgrounds by City » OC North » Yorba Linda

Arroyo Park in Yorba Linda Serves Up Shade for Picnics

Arroyo Park in Yorba Linda is right off Yorba Linda Boulevard sharing the parking lot with a police substation.

There's a wide expanse of grass which serve as soccer fields. I saw a family using the empty field as a place to run and play. The adults led the way along the chalk lines and the children followed like a little train on tracks.

How to Get to Arroyo Park in Yorba Linda: From the 91 Freeway, take Yorba Linda Boulevard towards downtown. The turn-in for the park is in a driveway on your left right between Yorba Ranch Road and San Antonio Road. (Address: 20994 Yorba Linda Blvd.) MAP TO ARROYO PARK IN YORBA LINDA

Highlights:

  • Two simple but fun play structures - perfect for toddlers.
  • Large greenbelt area that doubles as a sports field.
  • Shaded benches with a great view of the playground area - for once I actually felt like I could sit and watch my toddler play instead of just hovering nearby the entire time.
  • Nice shaded picnic area available to reserve. This would be a great place for a younger child's birthday party.
  • Located far from the busy street and tucked behind a police and fire station.
  • There appears to be an abundance of happy, singing birds that hang out here.

Be Aware:

  • The large greenbelt area seems like a natural place for coyotes and other wildlife to be, especially in the early mornings or evenings.
  • Two baby swings, no bench swings

Checklist:

  • Dedicated free parking lot
  • Completely recycled rubber play surface (no sand)
  • Restrooms are located on the back of the police station which is across the parking lot and not visible from the playground area.
  • Horse arena
  • Grills/BBQs near the shaded picnic tables
  • Official City of Yorba Linda park information for park reservations

Originally posted in November 2010.

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