Playgrounds by City

Brio Splash Pad in La Habra is the city’s newest park with a playground. Located across the street from the Children’s Museum.

San Clemente Beach Trail runs parallel to the train tracks along San Clemente’s beaches. Maybe start at the North Beach swings with kids?

Linda Lane Beach in San Clemente is a little slice of beach perfect for swimmers in between surf flags and near Linda Lane Park.

Linda Lane Park in San Clemente feels ocean-themed and has views of the ocean and trains going by along the San Clemente Beach Trail.

Mendocino Park in Laguna Hills features a teeter-totter for a crowd and play equipment for climbing, along with a classic concrete turtle.

Bryant Ranch Park in Yorba Linda is a beautiful spot for spinning and climbing nestled up hills along the 91 Freeway.

Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim is a forested paradise with fishing lakes. Feels like Yorba Linda, but actually in Anaheim. 6 playgrounds!

Grand Park in Aliso Viejo sits above Aliso Viejo Town Center with a fenced playground and views of Saddleback Valley.

6 things to do with kids at Irvine Regional Park in summer ranging from bike rides, to train rides, to trips to the OC Zoo.

It’s no secret that Irvine Regional Park tops my list of favorite parks. My kids feel the same way, and there is excited squealing and a mad dash for the …