Fun Orange County Parks

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Park Map
    • Accessible Playgrounds
    • South OC Playgrounds
    • Central OC Playgrounds
    • North OC Playgrounds
    • 10 Best Playgrounds
  • Places to Go Outdoors
    • Nature Hikes
    • Beaches
    • Nature Centers
    • Farms and Gardens
    • Aquariums
    • Museums and Zoos
    • Rainy Day Play Ideas
  • About
  • Contact
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Park Map
    • Accessible Playgrounds
    • South OC Playgrounds
    • Central OC Playgrounds
    • North OC Playgrounds
    • 10 Best Playgrounds
  • Places to Go Outdoors
    • Nature Hikes
    • Beaches
    • Nature Centers
    • Farms and Gardens
    • Aquariums
    • Museums and Zoos
    • Rainy Day Play Ideas
  • About
  • Contact
×
Home » Nature Outings

Museums and Zoos

  • 30+ Train Parks and Railroad Museums Near Orange County
  • 9 Places to Ride Carousels and Merry-Go-Rounds in Orange County
  • Huell Howser Exhibit at Chapman University
  • How to Make Hummingbird Food at Home
  • 18 Summer Activities Lists for Family Fun in Orange County
  • The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Displays Sonoran Desert Life
  • 6 Things to Do with Kids at Irvine Regional Park in the Summertime
  • Southern California Aquarium Trips & Touch Tanks
  • Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point for Learning About Local Nautical History and Marine Animals
  • 7 Reasons to Visit Discovery Cube OC
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps for Seahorses and Leopard Sharks
  • Gray Whale Photos for Kids
  • Tidepool Field Trips and Photos
  • Why Every Southern California Kid Should Go Whale Watching

"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

More about me

Popular

  • 2025 Wildflowers and Best Kid-Friendly Spots to See Them in Orange County
  • San Clemente Aquatics Center and Vista Hermosa Sports Park
  • 10 Best Orange County Playgrounds (by Feature)
  • Trestles: Beach Walking for Families in a Surfer's Paradise

Seasonal

  • Lake Forest Sports Park Playgrounds and Recreation Center
  • Sharing My Mother's Mom-isms in Celebration of Mother's Day
  • 20+ Parks with Big Slides in Orange County
  • 2025 OC Parks Annual Pass

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • About + Start Here

Newsletter

  • Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter!

Contact

  • Contact

Copyright © 2008-2025 Play Parks Creative LLC | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Disclosure