Pittsford Park in Lake Forest (Universally Accessible)
Pittsford Park in Lake Forest has ramps for the main play equipment and other modifications to make some elements universally accessible.
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SJC Flag Hill and Patriot Trail – or Flagpole Hike – for Families
The Flag Hill & Patriot Trail hike in San Juan Capistrano is sometimes called the Flagpole Hike. San Clemente + Dana Point views.
Pines Park Above Capistrano Beach
Pines Park in Dana Point sits on a bluff above Capistrano Beach where you can picnic with a view of the ocean while playing on a playground.
Laguna Niguel Lake Walk
Taking a Laguna Niguel Lake walk is one of my new favorite pastimes. I’m no stranger to the park, but discovering the lake walk is pretty new to me. I …
Circus Trix OC for Trampolines and Extreme Air Sports
Circus Trix OC goes way beyond your typical trampoline park in to the realm of extreme air sports. But, really, you can make it as extreme as you want it. …
Foothill Ranch Community Park: Musical Fun and Shady Picnics
Foothill Ranch Community Park in Lake Forest has a high-tech, giant-sized teeter-totter and shade covers over the picnic tables.
40+ Parks Without Recycled Rubber Playground Surfaces in Orange County
Readers want to know about fenced parks and parks without sand — but this is the first time a reader requested to get a list of parks WITHOUT recycled rubber …
Clipper Cove Park in Laguna Niguel
Clipper Cove Park in Laguna Niguel offers playful ocean theme and pirate ships for pretend with lots of climbers and spinners.
Oso Viejo Community Park in Mission Viejo
Oso Viejo Community Park in Mission Viejo is a family favorite because of access to the Norman P. Murray Community Center & Oso Creek Trail.
Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point for Learning About Local Nautical History and Marine Animals
Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point Harbor for insights on nautical history and marine animals. Open weekends 11am-3pm.