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Thunderbird Park in Dana Point is great for its cool ocean breeze, solitude, and gorgeous shade trees with a picnic area.

Del Obispo Park in Dana Point is in a great location for walks along the Sycamore Creek Trail to Dana Point Harbor.

Over 12 Aliso Viejo parks with playgrounds plus suggestions for hiking trails and nature experiences in the area. All family-friendly.

Acorn Park in Aliso Viejo has a sunken play yard that encourages climbers with play equipment and an artificial streambed.

Barcelona Park in Mission Viejo is a peaceful neighborhood park with tall trees and play equipment perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

Marguerite O’Neill Park in Mission Viejo is a great stop for easy-to-view playgrounds & swings with viewing benches in the shade for parents.

Moulton Meadows Park in Laguna Beach is way up in the hills above the beach and has a wilderness feel to it.

Aliso Beach Park in Laguna Beach features a playground right next to the beach with a ship structure for pretend play near the ocean.

The ultimate guide to city recreation programs in OC with links to each city’s recreation classes and/or activities guides.

Stockport Park is a lovely Laguna Hills neighborhood playground with a large grassy area and plenty of room to run. It’s a neighborhood haven in the early evening hours with families …