I really like this park. Upscale area, tons of free parking, seems safe, 4 restrooms, walking trails, playgrounds, athletic fields. Now those familiar with the restrooms at Irvine Parks--they are not as nice here but they do the job. I posted pictures. Like those stainless steel toilets (like prison cells.) All restrooms are gender neutral so just pick one of the four clusted together. We walked from here 2.5 miles (5 miles R/T) on paved trails all the way to the beach in front of the Ritz Carlton at Laguna. It was a great walk with hills. No restrooms along the way until you get to the beach. It's not obvious what direction to walk in to get to the beach but if you ask enough people and some trial and error you will get there and remember how to get back. If I had my way I would paint a red line with arrows the entire way. Definetely coming back here again. read more

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This park is one of my favorites ! It's one of the newer ones in the area. It's clean + spacious. It has a soccer field and trails; also has basketball courts. The bathrooms are also pretty clean. There's usually parties on the weekends so weekends are hype here. Read the many good reviews & check it out ! :) read more

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Very nice park with a trail leading to the beach very fun to ride also has a good play ground and a very nice soccer field

Park is clean and lots of safe equipment for children. Ants EVERYWHERE. Restrooms nowhere near play areas. Dogs off leash in playgrounds. read more

Great easy trail/walk from the park to Dana Point beach. It's a good 9 miles round trip. It's now my favorite trail.

While the park itself is not spectacular, it is the starting point for one of the best bike trails in Orange County (at least in my opinion) -- the Salt Creek Trail. We often will park in the lot then ride westward on the trail which connects to Salt Creek Beach (approx. 3.8 miles away). It's a hilly but scenic trail. If you have an ebike, it can make climbing the hills a lot easier and more enjoyable. We've seen quite a lot of wildlife on the trails near the park as well. This includes quails, tarantulas, and even a snake. read more

Chapparosa Park - Watch out for tarantulas on the trail! - Parks Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

Beautiful spacious park! Great for walking the dog, going for a run, riding bikes, or Doing anything with the kids! The playground is currently under construction; however, it is still a beautiful, well maintained park! read more

'A large, beautiful, 16.5 acre park, tucked away on a side street in Laguna Niguel, just off Golden Lantern. I take my dog, HAPA, a bullypit, regularly here for exercise & training. Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kHqC4MjzvtbUOem_QhOzzQ?select=JDSKLhwx_XnlSibA7joZsw There's lots of open space, dog friendly, clean, and so far the people I've met are pretty guh'roovie too. "Winnahs!" Excerpt from the City of Laguna Niguel's website: About Chapparosa Park - The Salt Creek paved trail starts at the end of the park. Park Amenities: 16.5 Acres 1 Tot Lot w/wood chips 1 Tire swing in sand 1 Rest Room 1 Pay Phone Drinking fountains 1 Lighted soccer field 2 Pony / Adult Softball fields/lighted 2 Lighted baseball fields 3 Full Basketball Courts 3 Volleyball Courts 4 Picnic Tables 4 Barbeques 227 Parking spaces (5 Handicapped) - Big Aloha! Food: n/a Ambiance: 5 Service: 5 Value: 5+ read more

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This used to be my favorite park. Truly beautiful area and amenities. If you haven't been, try it ... but it has seriously degraded over time. TRASH is usually EVERYWHERE in the kids park area. Large groups frequently convene with parents who don't supervise their children as they run around with packaged colored juices and other snacks, leaving the packages wherever they feel like as they finish the contents. I kept giving this park another chance, but the last 3 visits were nearly all the same. Trash all over the playground. Unsupervised kids running around with snacks tossing more trash on the ground. Sticky juice on the equipment. And parents who let it all continue. My four year old knows the difference. But these kids and parents don't. The trails, ball fields and astro turf areas look nice, but the playground has become disgusting. read more

This park is the-bomb-dot-com, let me tell you why ... 1. Basketball for the boys 2. BBQ areas for parties 3. Paved trails galore - a dream come true for a hiker turned parent, I seek the paved trails now, gotta push the pram 4. Sand volleyball areas 5. Located in a large greenbelt If you're thinking of hosting a kiddy party here, get there early, even on a windy sunday, the place was hoppin. The paved trails are perfect for bike riding and stroller pushing. Plus plumbed bathrooms, yippee, no port-o-potties!! read more

I discovered this park by jogging in off the trail from Niguel! It leads you through a beautiful canyon and shoots you out right at the baseball fields. It's so green and there are plenty of areas to stop and take in the surroundings. The trail is big and paved with dirt along the side if you prefer it! I love how it wraps around leading you up to the neighborhood above so that you can run back looking down on it after having run through it. Will definitely be running this trail regularly! read more

Chapparosa Park - From the top looking down on the running path! The baseball fields are to the left and Niguel is to the right. - Parks Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

Grew up playing soccer here!! Amazing location and so much room to play for kids an parking is great. Good bathrooms

Nothing too spectacular about this park, it provides your basic necessities. I do appreciate that there are certain amenities to keep you occupied and entertained such as full court basketball courts (unlit at night), a full soccer field, several softball fields, a decent play structure, and plenty of parking. However, what I would appreciate is more benches for people to enjoy as well as BBQ grills. To access the park by vehicle, you'll need to turn into a residential street off Golden Lantern past an elementary school on your left. read more

I love this park! There is plenty of shade and a play structure for the kids. Also a great trail for walking or biking. Bring a picnic basket. read more

Pretty good park, especially if you like soccer and baseball. Also a good place to park for the long walk to the beach.

It's such a good park and i love taking my little brother there to see him go and play and have fun so I really recomded this park

This park is pretty nice. There is a baseball field and a playground. My husband and I took the hike over the playground and it's short and sweet, but a nice little trail. Then there's a longer trail by the baseball field, which either circles around or you can go all the way to the beach in Dana Point. That trail was harder and longer and a lot of it was on the street. read more

Great park!!! Great for play dates or just a good run/walk! Takes you all the way to salt creek if you are up for it! :)