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Sand free parks in Orange County for families who prefer parks without sand in OC.

San Clemente Beach Trail runs parallel to the train tracks along San Clemente’s beaches. Maybe start at the North Beach swings with kids?

The San Clemente Aquatics Center & Vista Hermosa Sports Park provide south OC with swim and athletics near Courtney’s SandCastle playground.

Kid friendly things to do outdoors in San Clemente, California. Playgrounds, beaches, walks, outings, & restaurants.

Northwood Community Park in Irvine is also known as Castle Park. I think of it as a fortress fit for knights and princesses.

This Huntington Beach pirate-themed playground near the pier on the sand is all inclusive. Play equipment has ramps which fit wheelchairs.

Pittsford Park in Lake Forest has ramps for the main play equipment and other modifications to make some elements universally accessible.

Reata Park in San Juan Capistrano features native gardens and an arboretum with mighty oaks and shady sycamores. It’s nice to have some protected open space in the middle of …

Pitcher Park in Orange is a welcoming corner park filled with lush gardens, fruiting trees, and a relaxing picnic area. It’s also a historical treasure and home to Pixies in …

My favorite Newport Coast parks are called Canyon Watch and Harbor Watch. These separate, but similar parks, sit along San Joaquin Hills Drive looking like nothing more than a scenic …