Orange County Splash Parks and Water Play Updated for Summer 2017 One of Fun Orange County Parks' regular readers asked about local "spray parks" for water play - and even gave some suggestions herself. I keep hearing that Southern California, especially OC, lacks spray parks. My only explanation is our proximity to the beach and the good weather which allows us to make our … [Read more...]
Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center Pool for Splash and Play
The Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Even after the summer is over, there is a playground and picnic area right outside which provides a place for active kids to get outdoors and enjoy a picnic. Location: The Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center is off of Glenwood at Golf - in Aliso Viejo. Option #1: From Interstate 405, exit at Irvine … [Read more...]
Heritage Park in Irvine with Water Play Fountains
Heritage Park in Irvine comes highly recommended by a Fun Orange County Parks visitor because of its beautiful lake, community center, Fine Arts Center and Irvine Heritage Library. It's a great place for strolls and picnics. Location: From Interstate 5, take the Jeffrey Road off-ramp and turn towards the west. Turn right on Walnut and turn right into Heritage Park Circle … [Read more...]
3 Best Toddler Beaches with No Waves
You want to know the best toddler beaches with no waves in OC? And I'm going to provide you with my Top 3 plus two bonus beaches, but they come with a note of precaution. Still water beaches, meaning no waves or surf, have a general propensity for water quality issues and they can also be good stingray habitat - at least along the warm sandy edges. Check Heal the Bay Beach … [Read more...]
Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach
Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach make me think of the good 'ole days at the beach. There are always families wandering around the shops and restaurants, kids riding bikes, and tourists visiting from out of town. On the summer day we visited, Junior Lifeguards were there, in force. Location: There are two piers on the Newport Peninsula: the Newport Pier … [Read more...]