Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach
The Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park in Newport Beach: beach playground, bike trail, the original Ruby’s on the pier, and Balboa Island ferry.
Spiderweb
Serrano Creek Park in Lake Forest: Horse Trails and Eucalyptus for a Real Rancho Feel
Serrano Creek Park in Lake Forest is a natural looking OC playground tucked away by horse stables near a tree-covered trail for exploring.
10 Best Orange County Playgrounds (by Feature)
My 10 best Orange County playgrounds list by feature + choices for best slides, best bank of swings, best spiderwebs. Printable checklist!
Acorn Park in Aliso Viejo: Sunken Play Yard Encourages Climbers
Acorn Park in Aliso Viejo has a sunken play yard that encourages climbers with play equipment and an artificial streambed.
Portola Park in Lake Forest
Portola Park in Lake Forest opened in 2020 with a pickleball court, sand volleyball court, dog park, a few fitness stations, and playground.
Bob Henry Park in Newport Beach
Bob Henry Park in Newport Beach is more of a this-is-where-we-play-while-older-sibling-plays-baseball-or-softball kind of park. In other words, it’s not a destination playground. However, its location makes it the perfect playground …