Playgrounds by City

Mustang Fields playground sits in a new park in Yorba Linda almost attached to Yorba Linda High School at the corner of Bastanchury and Fairmont. Ball fields sit on a level above …

Imperial Park in Anaheim has a colorful playground coupled with gorgeous vistas of Anaheim Canyon and the San Gabriel Mountains.

Oso Viejo Community Park in Mission Viejo is a family favorite because of access to the Norman P. Murray Community Center & Oso Creek Trail.

Founder’s Park in Brea is perfect for kids that enjoy playing with sand. Sure, there are play structures and a cool rock-climbing wall – but my boys tend to ignore …

Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point Harbor for insights on nautical history and marine animals. Open weekends 11am-3pm.

Capistrano Beach Park, better known as Capo Beach, is one of my favorite Orange County beaches – not for swimming – but just to pull into the parking lot, pile …

Canyon View Park at Sea Summit in San Clemente is playground for 2-5 year olds in a small neighborhood with a view of the ocean.

Pico Park in San Clemente features an ocean view, playground for climbers, Sea Summit Trail access, and proximity to Outlets at San Clemente.

Reata Park in San Juan Capistrano features native gardens and an arboretum with mighty oaks and shady sycamores. It’s nice to have some protected open space in the middle of …

Mile Square Regional Park Nature Area offers sightings of small critters and native plants for families to explore.