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Irvine Terrace Park in Newport Beach is on the edge of Corona del Mar and near Balboa Island.

Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point is a favorite for all ages. It has a playground, restrooms, picnic area, and even a dog park.

Shipwreck Park in Dana Point provides kids with a great space for pretend pirate play on an ocean-like play surface with swings.

Lions Park in Costa Mesa, better known as Airplane Park,still has the beloved concrete airplane and playground next to OCPL Dungan Library.

O’Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon is the perfect spot for hiking & camping. It doubles as campground + nature-rich playground area.

The Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park in Irvine offers a great playground and gardens by the Irvine Civic Center.

Red Barn Park in San Clemente – inside Talega – is officially known as Tierra Grande Park. Its red barn theme makes it really fun for pretend.