Picnic

Aliso Viejo Community Park playground has shade covers, a fenced tot lot, slides and climbers, & sits among ball fields near Aliso Creek.

Alta Laguna Park in Laguna Beach is high on a hill and often called Top of the World with views of the Pacific and Orange County inland.

Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point is one of the best places for an ocean view family barbecue. New playground with roller slide in 2021.

San Miguel Park in Newport Beach has a sports field next to a small, but fun playground. You’ll love the small boulders & interactive panels.

Bonita Canyon Sports Park in Newport Beach has fields for sports play, in addition to two separate playgrounds for 2-5 and 5-12 age groups.

Cabot Park in Laguna Hills is a tiny playground in a convenient location between Oso Parkway and Crown Valley Parkway off Interstate 5.

Craig Regional Park in Fullerton offers fun for kids with multiple playgrounds and an easy picnic spot for families near the Brea Mall.

Iglesia Park in Aliso Viejo is right off what I call “church row” on Moulton Parkway. I’d never ventured off the main street to explore the parks back in the …

Pittsford Park in Lake Forest has ramps for the main play equipment and other modifications to make some elements universally accessible.

Pines Park in Dana Point sits on a bluff above Capistrano Beach where you can picnic with a view of the ocean while playing on a playground.