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Niguel Heights Park in Laguna Niguel sits in a neighborhood between Aliso Creek Road and Avila Road near the In-N-Out on La Paz.

Oak Park in Aliso Viejo is great for easy play dates and it has TONS of shade. Large shade covers over the play equipment and even the swings.

Melinda Park in Mission Viejo features lots of slides and a shade covered picnic area. Parents can see kids from benches near playground.

San Clemente Pirate Park is the nickname for Forster Ranch Community Park which has safari jeeps, palm trees, and alligators!

It’s easy to find family-friendly walks near Dana Point Harbor. There are 5 walking or bike routes mapped with parks, play, & breakfast.

Aurora Park in Mission Viejo has a fun little nature trail and brightly-colored play equipment. Fun for preschoolers and easy for parents.

Dana Crest Park in Dana Point is in a quiet neighborhood with fun play equipment and plenty of areas to wander. Fun for dinosaur lovers!

Dinosaur Park in Laguna Hills is the near Laguna Hills Community Center. Dino Park has a climbable whale bone fossil and a cave with fossils.

Ridgecrest Park in Aliso Viejo offers Saddleback Valley views and shady swings. Native garden, tennis courts, basketball court and restrooms.

Sergeant Matt Davis Park in Mission Viejo borders open space and offers views from Saddleback Mountain to the ocean.