Best Parks In Aliso Viejo: Orange County's Favorite Play Places

ALISO VIEJO, CA — What is the best way to get kids off of their devices and out into the bright, southern California sunshine for little or no financial investment? Look no further than the Orange County Parks!

For the summer of 2017, Orange County residents are enjoying all that the park system has to offer. From challenging and new jungle gym experiences to broad expansive pathways, brightly lit trails all with that rarefied air for which Orange County is famous. The temperate climate, Pacific Ocean breezes and attentive parks service all work together to make these parks the best places to get the kids outside and playing.

Local residents discussed their favorite parks in an impromptu Facebook poll, for the cities of Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach and Stanton.

Here are the best parks in and around your town!

In Dana Point:

• Del Obispo Sports Park & Playground
• Doheny State Beach Park
• Lantern Bay Park
• Sea View Park
• Shipwreck Park

In Fountain Valley:

• Atlantis Park
• Fountain Valley Sports Park
• Westmont Park

In Huntington Beach:

• Adventure Playground at Huntington Central Park

In Irvine:

• Adventure Playground At Irvine Regional Park

In Laguna Beach:

• Aliso Beach Park
• Bluebird Park
• Main Beach Playground

In Laguna Hills:

• Dinosaur Park

In Laguna Niguel:

• Clipper Cove Park

In Lake Forest:

• Baker Ranch Community Park (Promenade Park)
• Lake Forest Sports Park

In Mission Viejo:

• Oso Viejo Park
• Pavion Park

Newport Beach:

• Peninsula Park on Balboa Island
• Marina Park (also known as Lighthouse Park) on Newport Beach

In Rancho Santa Margarita:

• Altissima Park
• Arroyo Park
• Central Park
• Florence Joyner Olympiad Park
• Rancho Santa Margarita Lake Park

San Clemente

• Courtney's Sandcastle Universally Accessible Playground
• Parque Del Mar - Beach Access
• Canyon View Park
• Leslie Park - Beach Access
• Linda Lane Park - Beach Access

In San Juan Capistrano:

• Descanso Park
• Cook Park/La Novia.
• HTC Park is the site that hosts City-sponsored events, such as San Juan Summer Nites and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

In Seal Beach:

• Eisenhower Park at the Seal Beach Pier
• Heather Park

In Stanton:

• Harry M. Dotson "Pirate" Park

Do you know of a playground that needs restoration?

Consider asking the GoPlay Foundation for a grant toward projects.

"We are currently taking applications for 2018 projects," they said. Currently, the scope of work projects include: playground restoration and repair, resurfacing for basketball courts, field repair for soccer fields and park bench installations.

"Submissions are for southern California areas only for 2017," they said. "Other areas can submit their proposals for 2018."

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Photos, provided by GoPlay Foundation