Wildcatters Park in Brea: Benches Galore for Parents and Climbing for Kids
Wildcatters Park in Brea is popular with parents because it has no sand, lots of swings and a loop trail that goes around the park.
Atlantis Play Center in Garden Grove with the Green Sea Dragon Slide
Atlantis Play Center in Garden Grove is special for its concrete green sea dragon slide & artistic play pieces by artist Benjamin Dominguez.
Rolling Hills Park in Fullerton
Rolling Hills Park in Fullerton is on a main street, but feels tucked away with the trees surrounding the playground equipment.
Heritage Park Play Island in Cerritos
Heritage Park Play Island in Cerritos (near north Orange County) appeals to all ages with playgrounds inside colonial buildings on an island.
Yorba Regional Park: Yorba Linda by Location, But in Anaheim by Address
Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim is a forested paradise with fishing lakes. Feels like Yorba Linda, but actually in Anaheim.
Fullerton Arboretum: Nature Walks through the Trees
The Fullerton Arboretum was on my list of places to visit with the kids ever since I heard about it from a blogger friend. She said, “Oh, you’ll love it!” …
Orange County Train Trips for Locals
Thanks to reader, Aimee, who requested a new list from me: “I’d love a list of fun things to do for 3-5 year olds within walking distance of train stations …
Stanton Central Park and Splash Pad
Stanton Central Park and Splash Pad serves as a state-of-the-art and staffed outdoor recreation area for the residents of Stanton. It is over 11 acres in size, so it has something …
Redwoods in Brea: Hike a Dusty Trail to Reach the Lush & Shady Grove
Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea is home to some of the best playgrounds in Orange County and, surprisingly, a redwood grove. This is the only grove of redwoods in …
Vista del Verde Park in Yorba Linda
Vista Del Verde Park in Yorba Linda has a nicely spread out array of play structures for kids of all ages, plus a long zip line & big lawn.