Parks with picnic shelters

Talega Park in San Clemente provides a terraced layout for play on a number of levels with lots of slides, swings, and climbers.

Wieder Regional Park in Huntington Beach has the characteristic nature-scape of a regional park, but a futuristic playground sets it apart.

Crown Valley Community Park in Laguna Niguel sports a splash pad or sprayground plus a forest-themed playground by Niguel Botanical Preserve.

The Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center pool is in the heart of Aliso Viejo – open to the public during the summer with special perks for residents.

Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park and Splash Pad unlocks imagination with a train and bug-themed playground equipment and water play.

Heritage Park Play Island in Cerritos (near north Orange County) appeals to all ages with playgrounds inside colonial buildings on an island.

Cordova Park in Mission Viejo is fun for older kids who like to climb + spin. Parents will like the playground because it’s easy to see kids.

Christopher Park in Mission Viejo boasts a treehouse theme with logs everywhere, swings, climbers, and the shade from an enormous palm tree.

Baker Ranch Community Park in Lake Forest features a long tunnel slide, and very big playground area with a climbing rock.

Cherry Park in Lake Forest features fun and universally accessible playgrounds for 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds as of February 2021.