Playgrounds by City

Kid friendly things to do outdoors in Newport Beach, California. Playgrounds, beaches, nature centers, outings, & restaurants.

North Star Beach in Newport Beach is a public beach for launching kayaks and paddleboards (SUPs) in the Back Bay near Newport Aquatic Center.

Portola Springs Community Park in Irvine is notable for its nature theme achieved by an artificial turf play surface and woodland animals.

Thunderbird Park in Dana Point is great for its cool ocean breeze, solitude, and gorgeous shade trees with a picnic area.

A list of petting zoos and animal playgrounds in Orange County for fun places to bring your animal loving children.

Mason Regional Park in Irvine is a lovely regional park with a lake and multiple playground areas. Use it as a picnic spot or a family walk.

Del Obispo Park in Dana Point is in a great location for walks along the Sycamore Creek Trail to Dana Point Harbor.

Turtle Rock Community Park houses the Turtle Rock Nature Center, as well as an outdoor playground and natural park area for picnics.

Peter Green Park in Huntington Beach is situated on a large pad of recycled rubber play surface. I has a colorful, wide-open feel.

List of accessible playgrounds in Orange County. Originally posted in 2008 & updated often. My list was the first for accessible parks in OC.