Parks with shade

Barcelona Park in Mission Viejo is a peaceful neighborhood park with tall trees and play equipment perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

Caspers Wilderness Park’s playground off Ortega Highway outside San Juan Capistrano has gorgeous views and an old-fashioned teeter-totter.

Oak Creek Community Park in Irvine provides lots of wide open space for running out the wiggles. Plus it’s great for family picnics!

Liberty Park in San Clemente is a centrally-located park in Talega with something for every kid including swings, slides, and climbers.

OC playgrounds with shade covers – mostly in central and south Orange County. With recommendations on how to keep cool on hot days.

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.

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

Lake Forest Park playground isn’t much of a destination, but it’s the perfect place to use a starting point for a walk.

Fullerton Sports Complex Playground is a great little oasis on a hot day with wooden play equipment completely covered with a shade cover.