Wieder Regional Park: Futuristic Structures in a Natural Setting
Wieder Regional Park in Huntington Beach has the characteristic nature-scape of a regional park, but a futuristic playground sets it apart.
O’Neill Regional Park: Go Wild Outside
O’Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon has a distinctly wilderness feel with options for hiking and camping. I camped there with my husband when we were college students long ago. …
Sheep Hills Park: That Green Area Between Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo
Sheep Hills Park is located in Laguna Hills, but is managed by the Aliso Viejo Community Association. The playground got an update in 2019.
Mason Regional Park: Family Gatherings and Long Strolls
Mason Regional Park in Irvine is a lovely regional park with a lake and multiple playground areas. Use it as a picnic spot or a family walk.
Irvine Regional Park=4 Playgrounds + 1 Zoo + 1 Railroad + 1 Lake + Lots of Ponies
Irvine Regional Park is located in Orange, but you’ll pass through Tustin, Irvine, and Orange as you climb Jamboree to reach this massive regional park. I even filed it under …
Craig Regional Park in Fullerton
Craig Regional Park in Fullerton offers fun for kids with multiple playgrounds and an easy picnic spot for families near the Brea Mall.
Clark Regional Park in Buena Park
Clark Regional Park in Buena Park has lakes, picnic grounds and three playgrounds plus an interpretive center. Easy hike around perimeter.
Top 3 OC Gifts for Play
Before you spend all your pennies on retail, consider sinking some bucks into annual passes which benefit non-profit organizations and gift your friends or family with a whole year of …
Concourse Park: You Don’t Have to Go Far to Get Away From It All
Concourse Park is in the Portola Hills neighborhood of Lake Forest. I never knew how to get to those “houses on the hill” on the way up El Toro Road …
Fred Barrera Park: Take a Spin on the Walking Trail or Hang from Loopy Monkey Bars
Fred Barrera Park in Orange was dedicated in 2006 in honor of a man who gave many years of service to the City of Orange. A touching plaque at the …