Playgrounds by City

Bonita Park in San Juan Capistrano is a small and dated neighborhood park. A mom friend who lives nearby recommended it for a quick play. This park is tucked into …

Our Crystal Cove nature ramble provided a cool respite from the heat and some interesting nature spotting along the Pacific Coast.

Enjoy this Aliso Viejo walk from Foxborough Park to Hillview Park. Post includes video and map with photos and guide.

Los Rios Park in San Juan Capistrano is a playground in the historic Los Rios neighborhood. It’s very near the Amtrak station and restaurants.

MacKenzie Park in Laguna Hills is a small neighborhood park, but the equipment really lends itself to creative play.

Granada Park in Mission Viejo is a playground located across Crown Valley Parkway from The Shops at Mission Viejo and near Kaleidoscope.

Barbadanes Park in Mission Viejo is a small, but busy neighborhood park with a cute bumblebee and wide lawn for picnics.

Fullerton Arboretum is a little oasis of nature right on the Cal State Fullerton campus. It’s an excellent outing for OC families.

Chapparosa Park in Laguna Niguel is all new as of September 2022 with amazing playgrounds and access to hiking trails and nature areas.

The Aliso and Wood Canyons Visitor Center opened in May 2021 and is the perfect welcome to the wilderness park and trails beyond.