Orange County Splash Parks and Water Play Updated for Summer 2019 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...]
Pioneer Road Park: Log Cabin Picnicking and Uncovered Wagons
Pioneer Road Park is probably best-known for its summer water play. Thanks so much to Mary for recommending this one! It's not even on the map. My kids "oooh-ed" and "aaaah-ed" upon arrival at the brick-paved parking lot. Planners thought of every detail to make it feel like you've traveled back to pioneer days. From the many depictions of cowboys and the West to the … [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...]
Corona Del Mar Beach: Haven for Sunsets and Circle Walks
Corona Del Mar Beach is a bit of an oddity in the OC beach scene. It doesn't fit into any of the regular categories. For instance, it appears to be one beach but there are 3 very distinctly separate areas with different names. I had to enlist the help of readers on my page on Facebook to figure it all out. Parking is also a stumper. It's called Corona Del Mar STATE Beach, but … [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...]