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Clark Regional Park in Buena Park has lakes, picnic grounds and three playgrounds plus an interpretive center. Easy hike around perimeter.

Marguerite O’Neill Park in Mission Viejo is a great stop for easy-to-view playgrounds & swings with viewing benches in the shade for parents.

Moulton Meadows Park in Laguna Beach is way up in the hills above the beach and has a wilderness feel to it.

Aliso Beach Park in Laguna Beach features a playground right next to the beach with a ship structure for pretend play near the ocean.

Olympiad Park in Mission Viejo is named for Florence Joyner and her accomplishments as an Olympian with a dedicated statue and Olympic theme.

San Gorgonio Park in San Clemente offers families great ocean views and cool breezes with picnic tables and swings. Play pickleball here.

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

Serrano Park in Orange is an excellent spot for volleyball or basketball. The playground sits on a recycled rubber play surface.

Train parks and railroad museums come in all shapes & sizes. Enjoy this list of 30+ places to go for train lovers in & near Orange County, CA.

Mission Bell Park in San Juan Capistrano isn’t anything fancy – but it’s near the beach which makes it a desirable summer play place.