Castle Park (Northwood Community Park) in Irvine
Northwood Community Park in Irvine is also known as Castle Park. I think of it as a fortress fit for knights and princesses.
Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure
Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach is a small stretch of beach north of the State Beach campground with its own day parking lot.
Settlers Park in Irvine
ssshhhh . . . Settler’s Park in Irvine is a secret! Back in 2009, Kelly from Just Spotted recommended this park at great risk of personal sacrifice (she might have to …
Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda: Accessible Playground for All Pirates and Knights
Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda was destroyed in the fires of 2008. It wowed me from the first time I drove by to check out the construction. They definitely …
Pioneer Road Park: Log Cabin Picnicking and Uncovered Wagons
Pioneer Road Park is probably best-known for its summer water play. Thanks so much to Mary for recommending this one! It’s not even on the map. My kids “oooh-ed” and …
Sweet Shade Park in Irvine
Sweet Shade Park is one of Irvine’s city parks. It’s tucked off Harvard Avenue near the Villages of Columbus neighborhood. The bright blue geometric play structure caught our eye as …
Craig Regional Park in Fullerton
Craig Regional Park in Fullerton offers fun for kids with multiple playgrounds and an easy picnic spot for families near the Brea Mall.
Orchard Park in Irvine
We discovered Orchard Park in Irvine when we were playing around Castle Park and Heritage Park. It’s halfway in between those parks in Irvine’s Northwood neighborhood. The park is tucked away …
Dana Crest Park in Dana Point: Simply a Dream for Multiple Kids
Dana Crest Park in Dana Point is in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of areas to wander. My sister easily brought four kids under the age of 5 to this …
Pines Park Above Capistrano Beach
Pines Park in Dana Point sits on a bluff above Capistrano Beach where you can picnic with a view of the ocean while playing on a playground.