Playgrounds by City

Hicks Canyon Community Park in Irvine is perfect for play at the playground and then a nice walk on the Hicks Canyon Trail.

Sea Summit Trail is the trail system with stairs near San Clemente Outlets. Spectacular views on trail system connecting public parks.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Huntington Beach offers beach views and lots of wildlife viewing. It’s an easy and flat family nature hike spot.

Acacia Park in Fullerton got renovated in 2023 and opened with a mammoth and lots of climbing opportunities for 5-12 year olds.

List of parks with “Mommy and Me” baby swings or what I call “Swing with Me” swings for Orange County, CA. Swing face-to-face with your baby.

Huntington Beach Central Park boasts an amazing playground on the west side and is an awesome 350-acre park for kids and families to explore.

Get your 2024 OC Parks Annual Pass to enjoy Orange County regional & wilderness parks and beaches — with a list of Orange County parks.

My 10 best Orange County playgrounds list by feature + choices for best slides, best bank of swings, best spiderwebs. Printable checklist!

Pioneer Road Park in Tustin features a log cabin picnic shelter and covered wagon play equipment, plus a summer-only water play area.

Parks with lights on the playground would give working families an opportunity to go out and play in the evening during darker winter months.