Pittsford Park in Lake Forest (Universally Accessible)
Pittsford Park in Lake Forest has ramps for the main play equipment and other modifications to make some elements universally accessible.
Parks without sand
Harry M. Dotson Park in Stanton: Where an X Really Does Mark the Spot
Harry M. Dotson Park in Stanton was a complete surprise with its pirate ship, fort, and playful details. Splash pad open in summer months.
Travis Ranch Youth Park: Plenty of Play Panels and Room to Run
Travis Ranch Youth Park is typical of Yorba Linda playgrounds. You can drive along Yorba Linda Boulevard and only spot houses and retail. If you get just a tiny bit …
El Toro Park in Lake Forest: Tidepools Without the Tide
El Toro Park or El Toro Community Park got press from the Orange County Register a day after its grand opening in September 2010, where reporter Erika Ritchie gave a great …
Glenwood Community Park (PRIVATE)
I covered the Glenwood Community Park playground, at the corner of Glenwood and Golf, back when I introduced the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center. Andrea submitted it as a recommendation recently. …
Bigonger Park in Yorba Linda: Sprinkled with Pepper Trees and Hills for Rolling
Bigonger Park in Yorba Linda is a small neighborhood playground nestled up against the Yorba Linda Golf Course in a very beautiful and relaxing setting. Golf carts periodically drive by …
Hart Park in Orange: Sunken Parking and Sunny Playground
Hart Park in Orange feels a lot like Pearson Park in Anaheim with its historical buildings, mature trees, pool, and outdoor space for community concerts. The first thing to strike …
Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park Playground
Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park is near Mile Square Park on Brookhurst. Favorite feature is a tall spiral slide!