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Moro Beach at Crystal Cove State Park is also called El Moro – located at the north end of Laguna Beach and south of Newport Beach.

Salt Creek Trail in Dana Point provides a long nature walk to the beach for active families. Maps to trails starting in Laguna Niguel, too.

Reef View Node Park in Laguna Niguel is a small neighborhood playground with a gigantic bear climber, teeter-totter, and swings.

Christopher Park in Mission Viejo boasts a treehouse theme with logs everywhere, swings, climbers, and the shade from an enormous palm tree.

List of 20+ parks with workout equipment in Orange County featuring outdoor fitness areas for when you want exercise outdoors.

Fairy Trail moved to Sycamore Park for 2022. History: A fairy trail in Mission Viejo appeared at Oso Creek Trail (Summer 2018).

Baker Ranch Community Park in Lake Forest features a long tunnel slide, and very big playground area with a climbing rock.

Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor has no waves and a view of The Ocean Institute. It’s the best beach in South Orange County for toddlers.

Cherry Park in Lake Forest features fun and universally accessible playgrounds for 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds as of February 2021.

We planned our visit to Seminole Park in Laguna Niguel to enjoy a lazy picnic.  It was a beautiful spot in a neighborhood with shade trees. How to Get to …