Outdoors

Sweet Shade Park in Irvine features a new universal playground in 2024 with spaces for all ages and abilities to play together.

Christmas in Orange County list with 29 mostly FREE things to do. Includes places to go and also experience-gift ideas! Also home holiday fun!

Irvine Regional Park is an OC Parks regional park with playgrounds, the OC Zoo, Irvine Park Railroad, a lake, stable, surrey carts, & ponies.

Mandeville Park in Laguna Hills is a playful oasis surrounded by palm trees. It’s a favorite park for walks and looking at the view.

Coastal Peak Park in Newport Beach is off Newport Coast Drive. It’s a small neighborhood park with views and covered picnic area.

Nix Nature Center is the home base for Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on Laguna Canyon Road (Hwy 133) with easy hikes for families.

Splash parks and water play locations for Orange County, CA updated every summer! Splash pads open for Summer 2024.

Spring break family activities ideas for Orange County parents who are not keen on crowds and want something less stressful.

Best OC birthday park ideas for birthday parties in South Orange County. List of parks with restrooms, covered picnic areas, and free parking.

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