Playgrounds by City

It is my duty as your local play expert to introduce you to, possibly, the most playful guy in our community! Dave Shenkman is the Founder and CEO of Kite …

Tamarisk Park in Lake Forest is tucked up in the foothills above Trabuco Canyon Road. [NOTE: As of September 2013 — Lake Forest is renovating this playground and there is …

Guess what?  In honor of summer and play and KaBOOM’s Park-A-Day Summer Challenge — I will be putting up a NEW park post every weekday in August (starting tomorrow).  As …

Minaya Park in Mission Viejo is not what I’d call a “destination playground” – but every park has its good points. This one is centered in a quiet neighborhood.  There …

Las Lomas Community Park in Irvine is huge, but hidden behind the row of churches along Bonita Canyon Drive.

Veterans Park in Yorba Linda is a new-to-me park that has quickly become part of our regular park rotation. Large, older trees provide ample shade on the smaller of the …

Shapell Park in Yorba Linda is a great, quiet little park for smaller or less-coordinated kids.  We usually run into toddlers there. There are some nice views of the surrounding …

Harry M. Dotson Park in Stanton was a complete surprise with its pirate ship, fort, and playful details. Splash pad open in summer months.

We played at the playground associated with this Playground Rules sign.  My husband took the kids ahead of me while I grabbed our coats from the car. It was a …

Join the official OC Parks (OCParks.com) on Friday, May 20, for a family-friendly evening exploring the amazing nocturnal world of Carbon Canyon through informative presentations, hands-on activities and a twilight …