Parks with picnic shelters

Brush Canyon Park in Yorba Linda provides safe viewing of freight trains in an idyllic neighborhood setting.

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

Costeau Park in Laguna Hills has a treehouse theme and gets shade most of the day. See photos of the playground with shade and swings.

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

Moon Park in Costa Mesa is near the Santa Ana River Trail with a 30 foot concrete moon. Most use the park as a start for bike rides.

Stonegate Park in Irvine has swings, slides, climbers, spinners, and diggers. Also: basketball, volleyball, tennis, and a ball field.

Rimgate Park in Lake Forest has a basketball court and tennis court, as well as grassy areas for play with one shaded playground.

Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest is a local treasure. Serrano and Whiting are familiar names for those traveling in Lake Forest.

Serrano Creek Park in Lake Forest is a natural looking OC playground tucked away by horse stables near a tree-covered trail for exploring.

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