Fun Orange County Parks

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Park Map
    • Accessible Playgrounds
    • South OC Playgrounds
    • Central OC Playgrounds
    • North OC Playgrounds
    • 10 Best Playgrounds
  • Places to Go Outdoors
    • Nature Hikes
    • Beaches
    • Nature Centers
    • Farms and Gardens
    • Aquariums
    • Museums and Zoos
    • Rainy Day Play Ideas
  • About
  • Contact
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Park Map
    • Accessible Playgrounds
    • South OC Playgrounds
    • Central OC Playgrounds
    • North OC Playgrounds
    • 10 Best Playgrounds
  • Places to Go Outdoors
    • Nature Hikes
    • Beaches
    • Nature Centers
    • Farms and Gardens
    • Aquariums
    • Museums and Zoos
    • Rainy Day Play Ideas
  • About
  • Contact
×
Home » Playgrounds by City

20+ Parks with Big Slides in Orange County

Finally! A list of parks with big slides in Orange County, California. This one took me a while to put together.

I thought about making the list only tunnel slides or some call them tube slides. Then I felt bad for the corkscrew slides or spiral slides. Some kids like the super wide slides where they can race their 2 or 3 friends.

I feel like this list is a work in progress and I'm open to suggestions for the tallest slides in Orange County or the widest slides in Orange County. Just drop me an email and I'll add to the list.

I also thought it would be fun to do a food pairing for this slide post! So I came up with the idea to list places to get sliders (mini-burgers usually served as an appetizer). You'll find my list of those spots and even recipes for you to make at home at the end of this post.

Parks with Big Slides in Orange County

Parks with big slides! That's what your kids keep asking for and that's what I've tried to highlight in this list of over 20 parks with the biggest or tallest slides in Orange County.

1

El Dorado Park in Mission Viejo

El Dorado Park's big slide is a neon green with views!

2

Oso Viejo Park in Mission Viejo

These twin slides are so popular! Which one is faster? Let's race!

3

Bluebird Park in Laguna Beach

Okay, so this slide isn't super tall or big -- but the rocketship it's housed in is a favorite with kids.

4

Baker Ranch Community Park in Lake Forest

This one will wear out your little ones with the climb to get up and around to slide down again and again.

5

Victory Park in Tustin

I like to call this one BIG BLUE - you can see why! And do you see LITTLE BLUE in the background? If you click over to the post you'll see there's also a bank of slides for racing.

6

Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point

Lots of big slides at Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point!

7

Stanton Central Park

A big yellow slide coming out of a train engine? Yes, please!

8

Pines Park Above Capistrano Beach

One big slide and lots of other slides at Pines Park and you even get a peekaboo view of the ocean.

9

Dinosaur Park in Laguna Hills

You don't even realize there is this huge slide at Dinosaur Park until you get to the back of the playground. As a bonus, you'll find some of the fastest metal slides in the county (photos in the park post) located front and center of the playground.

10

Marina Park in Newport Beach on the Balboa Peninsula

This is maybe more of a long tunnel slide rather than big -- but it sure has personality coming off the lighthouse!

11

Pioneer Road Park in Tustin

This is another "hidden" big slide that you wouldn't notice if you were playing over in the covered wagons (yes, this park has covered wagon shaped play equipment!).

12

Portola Park in Lake Forest

I had to get a wide view of this one to show the tall slides coming off both sides of this playground.

13

Heritage Park Play Island in Cerritos

This is maybe the only slide I know that comes out of a building? (And not in Orange County, but very close for those who live in North and Central OC.

14

Florence Joyner Olympiad Park in Mission Viejo

This is my favorite slide at Olympiad, but there are many more opportunities for sliding at this park! Visit the park post to see all the other slides.

15

Melinda Park in Mission Viejo

I love the yellow corkscrew of this slide at Melinda Park. It looks small in the photo, but feels pretty tall when you are sitting at the top! And can you see the short blue tunnel slide on the other side?

16

Talega Park in San Clemente

Another fun corkscrew slide here!

17

Peter Green Park in Huntington Beach

Tons of slides from short tunnels to taller tunnels.

18

Irvine Adventure Playground at University Park

Irvine Adventure Playground has this awesome slide that feels like it's coming right out of a fort or hideout -- plus a set of concrete slides!

19

Bosque Playground at Great Park Trails in Irvine

The setting of this slide is just lush and beautiful. From the top of the slide, you can see views of the Great Park balloon and surrounding area.

20

OC Great Park Playgrounds in Irvine

There's another playground at the OC Great Park with big slides. Another corkscrew slide coming off this one.

21

Irvine Terrace Park in Newport Beach

This was the first playground I found with a tunnel slide that had a view. They seems small in comparison to some of the others I've shared, but it's a great park with many other slides and shade covers over some of the equipment.

22

Grant Howald Park in Newport Beach

This is a pretty tall two person racer slide newly installed at this park in Newport Beach.

Where to Get Sliders for a Picnic

Sliders are like mini-burgers or sometimes they are filled with brisket or tri-tip. The buns can be anything from classic sesame to fluffy yeasty rolls or even biscuits.

They are usually on the appetizer portion of the menu (so can be less expensive) and they come 3 or 4 to a plate (so they are easy to share).

You can also sometimes score sliders during Happy Hour for much lower prices, but I doubt you can get them to go.

  • Beachside Sliders at Islands Restaurants
  • Classic Sliders at Yard House
  • Sliders or Tri-Tip Sliders from BJ's Restaurants
  • Big Mouth Bites at Chili's

Find sliders in the freezer section of the grocery store:

  • White Castle Cheeseburgers are basically sliders
  • BUBBA Burger Gourmet Sliders

OR find some recipes on Pinterest and make your own at home. All you need are the little buns or make them on Kings Hawaiian rolls:

  • Rachel Ray - 12 Most Popular Slider Recipes
  • 900 Sliders ideas from Pinterest

More Playgrounds by City

  • colorful stackable blocks on dirt surface at Irvine Adventure Playground with blue sky and thin white clouds on a sunny day
    Irvine Adventure Playground at University Park
  • Adventure Playground in Huntington Beach Central Park 2025
  • Lake Forest Sports Park Playgrounds and Recreation Center
  • 2025 OC Parks Annual Pass

About Michele Whiteaker

Writer mom and nature guide promoting play and empowering families to prioritize outside time since 2008. Park information gathered through my personal experiences and provided as a FREE community resource to millions of Orange County families over the past 17 years via blog and social media. Subscribe to my FREE weekly email inspiring you with park tips and play ideas.

"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

More about me

Popular

  • 2025 Wildflowers and Best Kid-Friendly Spots to See Them in Orange County

  • San Clemente Aquatics Center and Vista Hermosa Sports Park

  • 10 Best Orange County Playgrounds (by Feature)

  • Trestles: Beach Walking for Families in a Surfer's Paradise

Seasonal

  • Nature Book Library: Animal Fables

  • Sharing My Mother's Mom-isms in Celebration of Mother's Day

  • 20+ Parks with Big Slides in Orange County

  • Bonita Canyon Sports Park in Newport Beach

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • About + Start Here

Newsletter

  • Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter!

Contact

  • Contact

Copyright © 2008-2025 Play Parks Creative LLC | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Disclosure