Parks without sand

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

Steve Ambriz Memorial Park in the City of Orange is sand-free and has a little something for everyone with lots of swings and slides.

Fred Barrera Park in Orange is a small playground sitting on an entirely recycled rubber play surface with views from the canyon to the sea.

Arroyo Park in Yorba Linda is right off Yorba Linda Boulevard sharing the parking lot with a police substation. There’s a wide expanse of grass which serve as soccer fields. …

Wildcatters Park in Brea is popular with parents because it has no sand, lots of swings and a loop trail that goes around the park.

Ocean Breeze Park in Laguna Niguel is a great partially-fenced park with a pirate theme that’s perfect for a picnic lunch and family play day.

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.

Rolling Hills Park in Fullerton is on a main street, but feels tucked away with the trees surrounding the playground equipment.

Reef View Node Park in Laguna Niguel is a small neighborhood playground with a gigantic bear climber, teeter-totter, and swings.