Orange County

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.

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

TeWinkle Park and Angel’s Playground provide accessible play for all in a rainbow of playful colors and a nature area with lake.

Balearic Park and Estancia Park in Costa Mesa are nice neighborhood parks with a playground, community center, and the Diego Sepulveda Adobe.

Marguerite O’Neill Park in Mission Viejo is a great stop for easy-to-view playgrounds & swings with viewing benches in the shade for parents.

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

Oso Creek Trail in Mission Viejo is outside the Norman P. Murray Community Center. It’s perfect for family walks near an awesome playground.

Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Central Park provides nature trails along with an interpretive center in the heart of Huntington Beach.