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Parc Vista Park in Laguna Niguel is small playground with lots of pretend play opportunities and views of the nearby canyon.

Steve Ambriz Memorial Park in the City of Orange is sand-free and has a little something for everyone with lots of swings and slides.

Aliso Viejo Community Park playground has shade covers, a fenced tot lot, slides and climbers, & sits among ball fields near Aliso Creek.

Northwood Community Park in Irvine is also known as Castle Park. I think of it as a fortress fit for knights and princesses.

Courtney’s SandCastle Universal Playground & Sensory Garden in San Clemente provides inclusive play features in a contained setting.

The Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park in Irvine offers a great playground and gardens by the Irvine Civic Center.

Niguel Heights Park sits in a neighborhood between Aliso Creek Road and Avila Road in Laguna Niguel. It’s very near shopping and restaurants making it perfect for a quick play …

Aliso Beach Park in Laguna Beach features a playground right next to the beach with a ship structure for pretend play near 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.

Acorn Park in Aliso Viejo has a sunken play yard that encourages climbers with play equipment and an artificial streambed.