Trails

Oso Creek Trail in Mission Viejo is outside the Norman P. Murray Community Center. It’s perfect for family walks near an awesome playground.

Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Central Park provides nature trails along with an interpretive center in the heart of Huntington Beach.

Oak Glen Preserve hiking trail is called the Children’s Nature Trail inside The Wildlands Conservancy. It gets better every year!

Chapparosa Park in Laguna Niguel is all new as of September 2022 with amazing playgrounds and access to hiking trails and nature areas.

Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim is a forested paradise with fishing lakes. Feels like Yorba Linda, but actually in Anaheim. 6 playgrounds!

Riley Wilderness Park in Coto De Caza is a peaceful spot for wildlife viewing and family walks through the butterfly garden.

Irvine Regional Park is an OC Parks regional park with playgrounds, the OC Zoo, Irvine Park Railroad, a lake, stable, surrey carts, & ponies.

Serrano Creek Park in Lake Forest is a natural looking OC playground tucked away by horse stables near a tree-covered trail for exploring.

Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo is for playground fun with nature adventures. Playground shade covers, outdoor fitness equipment, and hikes.

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.