Outdoors

La Plata Park in Laguna Niguel is tucked away in a little canyon with creative play structures for climbing and balancing.

El Conejo Park in Laguna Hills is perfect for a quick play between errands with a half basketball court and lots of green grass for play.

Mendocino Park in Laguna Hills features a teeter-totter for a crowd and play equipment for climbing, along with a classic concrete turtle.

Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim is a forested paradise with fishing lakes. Feels like Yorba Linda, but actually in Anaheim. 6 playgrounds!

Grand Park in Aliso Viejo sits above Aliso Viejo Town Center with a fenced playground and views of Saddleback Valley.

Riley Wilderness Park in Coto De Caza is a peaceful spot for wildlife viewing and family walks through the butterfly garden.

Clarington Park in Laguna Hills has a town square feel with a grassy area for frisbee or to kick a ball. Also plenty of swings and trees.

The Santa Ana Zoo playgrounds and rides are available to zoo visitors traveling to Prentice Park located right off I-5 in Santa Ana.

Tustin Sports Park near Tustin Marketplace is one of the few in the area with a sun shade along Jamboree and near the Marketplace restaurants.

Water play area at Irvine Spectrum splash pad near Target. Spray park fun combined with nearby Luckey Climber playground and carousel.