Gilleran Park

(37 reviews)

0.9 mi

What a beautiful and well-maintained park!!! This lovely park has what it takes to allow your kids…read moreto roam freely! Lush, colorful landscape, and vibrant is how I would describe Oso Viejo Community Park!! Wonderful park for EVERYONE!!! It's so peaceful and serene! No issues, and I felt safe!Highly recommended! I'm coming here again and again!!! Beyond 5 Stars!!!!

I attended the Symphony in the Park and it was amazing listening to the music of the Pacific…read moreSymphony Orchestra and ending the concert with fireworks !!!

Oso Viejo Community Park

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Playground

Fossil Reef Park

(46 reviews)

3.6 mi

Super cute park! I totally thought it was called dinosaur park because that's what I've heard…read morepeople call it for years. There are two levels to the actual playground space, and tons of grass fields to explore too. There is something here for every age/park skill level.

Pretty nice park! I love the educational and contextual signs throughout, and there are some pretty…read moreunique features, like fossils! And that bigger whale fossil - my kids loved climbing on it. The controllable water feature with the turtles is pretty cool too, and the boys enjoyed playing around in the sand, probably because it was one of the few areas with shade. I do wish there was more shade by the actual playground area. There's plenty of features here like slides, a bridge, a few sandy areas, small tractors, and more. Most families there were huddled in the shady area, so much of the playground was empty.

Slides from 2nd floor

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Pavion Park

(65 reviews)

1.1 mi

Took my 9 year old nephew to this park. We were wasting time before our big Disneyland trip the…read morenext day. I actually found it on Yelp. It was a Tuesday afternoon around 3pm. We easily found street parking. Could be a problem I guess on busy times. I love the soft foam cushion surface. Very colorful and had some "nice modern twist " of old fashioned regular play ground activities. I love that most if not all the children were being watched by parents, grandparents etc. my nephew loved the big slides and rock climbing mountain. I got so much joy from watching all the kids play. Nice seeing them be kids instead of playing video games.

Hands down our favorite playground! Has something for all ages! Mom and baby swings, reg baby…read moreswings, and larger swings! Brought my baby here every day to learn how to walk since it has such a huge padded area. It's handicap accessible. There's a decent amount of shade. Plenty of parking. A water refill. A restroom. The only thing it's missing are sprinklers lol. Love all the different slides, the tree you can climb into, the rock tunnel, everything!

He's a rock climber! Who knew!? ^.^

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Cordova Park

4.5

(11 reviews)

2.4 mi

This park is very nice and clean! Some of the playground equipment seems a little unsafe for…read moreyounger ages, but overall it's a good time. There is a beach volleyball court too, and a little trail you can walk.

Not our go to. Parking can be tough. The park has a squishy surface which is always torn up. Not…read morereally a safe place for a toddler or baby. Also doesn't really have anything for toddlers to play on besides a swing and sand pit. Bathroom is across the way at the tennis courts. My kid is 20 months old.

Bee sign at Cordova Park in Mission Viejo, California

Ants sign and playground at Cordova Park in Mission Viejo, California

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Rope structure.

Cherry Park

4.4

(26 reviews)

3.4 mi

So colorful and fun, a must go for kids of all ages!!! We can't wait to hang out there again!read more

Beautiful new park with two play areas for younger and older kids. The park has a nice shelter for…read moreparties or eating and couple of benches scattered around the park. There are some sun shades over the equipment, but definitely not enough for 80+ degree days. There's a cute little bridge and a basketball court. The only thing I could not seem to find was a restroom. Good amount of street parking and plenty of grass areas to play or picnic.

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Florence Joyner Olympiad Park

4.3

(34 reviews)

2.3 mi

LOVE who it's named after! For a kid of all ages, this well maintained park is lovely! Large, with…read moreplenty of parking, this park is bucket-list worthy for anyone looking for solitude and all around fun! Lots to do and see! Perfect for families and furry children! Highly recommended! My favorite part, people watching and the lush green surroundings. I felt safe and comfortable in my surroundings at this park! Check it out!! No issues, in my experience! I feel very blessed to reside close to this beautiful park!!

Well today I brought my new pup Kobie-Star that is 1year old . It was Kobie -Stars first time here,…read moresadly my beautiful Sadie has gone to heaven at 15 1/2 last Feb 28th but I have all the beautiful memories of her here and every where I go. Kobie and I walked the park this morning even though it was completely packed with littles here to play sports and there was a couple of birthday parties about to start . Kobie- Star and I enjoyed the Rose Garden walk it's my favorite area to walk as it was with Sadie , so many smells for the pups to sniff and pics moments . Kobie- Star had to check everything out and she got a few ( how cute you can tell she is a pup exploring everything ) !! Kobie-Star had to check out every path and every wall. We then walked the park and by then she was tired . This park has everything, paths , roses , shade trees everywhere, bathrooms , party areas , great adventure areas for kids to play on , great sport fields . Parking is plentiful but in a day like today parking was crazy , in fact a lady was so inpatient she couldn't wait for me to completely park my car before she started backing in to the spot behind me , I had to honk my horn a few times as I almost hit her and did she care or say I'm Sorry , NOPE !! The people in the car next to me said , that was a close one - I said I know thank goodness I am a defensive driver ugh ! That spot was not going any where lady Patience is a virtue . Sad she had 5 little girls in her car they were there for sports ( next time take an extra 1 min ) plus $$$$ it could have cost her an hour or more had she hit me !! Just saying - it's a beautiful day let's all enjoy it together!

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Hilltop Park

4.7

(3 reviews)

2.4 mi

Great park on top of the hill in Flintridge neighborhood. Don't go by google maps. It is off…read moreWickford, not Lewiston. Nice new high play structure good for older kids under large shade. 2 BBQ grills. Several tables and benches scattered around. Nice open grassy area. Nice and breezy in evenings.

This is a great park for kids. It has a Playground and a few…read moreplaces for eating. I came here with my dog and she loved it. It's nice to relax and maybe have a nice picnic. Also, I'm not sure if they have restrooms or not.

2023.08.12 - playground has a shade on top

2023.08.12

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2023.08.12 - parking on both sides of the round about

Granada Park

4.3

(6 reviews)

2.8 mi

Pros: This park is really spacious with a great field (including 1 soccer goal) and a handful of…read moretables and sitting areas. Good street parking. Cons: No bathrooms. Playground is OLD, dirty and covered in spiderwebs. The kids playhouse says 'TRAP HOUSE', lmao...

Decent sized park with 2 play structures, sand, swings, lots of picnic tables and a large grassy…read morearea to run and play. Plenty of Street parking. My only complaint...no bathrooms.

Lots of picnic tables

Lots of park benches

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Playground with swings

The Backyard

4.7

(7 reviews)

3.9 mi

Such a great park! We were in the area for a tournament and needed a place for our boys to run out…read moresome energy. The neighborhood is very friendly and lively! The park had so many different play structures and even had a zip line about a block away. Great spots for adults to relax while the kids play too!

Such a fun park ! My son is obsessed, We bring cardboard to slide down the turf hill. Can't…read morewait to come back

The Backyard playground in Mission Rancho Viejo, CA 2/21/22

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Swinging egg chair area with gas fire pit at The Backyard playground in Mission Rancho Viejo, CA 2/21/22

Oso Creek Trail

(119 reviews)

0.9 mi

This urban trail, which runs along Oso Creek for a couple of miles, has several entrances along…read morethe route. We entered at the south trailhead on Marguerite Parkway next to Del Taco. The path itself was paved for the first mile or so and then became dirt/sawdust. While the trail runs behind and below shopping centers and housing, you never really see much of the structures. We walked a good chunk of the trail to the Peace Obelisk and then turned around and went back to where we parked in a shopping center, which was approximately a 4-mile round trip. It was a good walk on a Saturday afternoon. There weren't a whole lot of people to be seen on our walk; a few families, dog walkers, a couple of joggers, a couple of bicyclists. The entire path is an easy walk and mostly flat. Again, there are several entrances to the trail and there are actually 2 separate parallel trails on either side of the creek. This is a great place to spend a little time in nature while still being in the middle of Mission Viejo.

The Oso Creek Trail is a classic "Yuppie Nature" trail: mostly paved or manicured paths, and…read morenothing too challenging or dangerous. Exactly the kind of "outdoor" experience my wife loves! But seriously, it's a wonderful place to stretch your legs right in the heart of Mission Viejo. The trail runs along both sides of Oso Creek, hence the name, and each side of the trail is a bit different. One side is paved and the other is dirt or bark covered, for a more "natural" feel. There are also some fun points of interest along the way, including a hedgerow maze, various bear statues, and a park adjacent to the Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center. It's great for families with small kids or strollers to push, as well as solo joggers, dog walkers, or even bikers. It's long enough and stretches at least a couple miles to get some good exercise in. If you're in the area, it's well worth a visit to enjoy. Five stars!

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Fossil Reef Park

(46 reviews)

3.6 mi

Super cute park! I totally thought it was called dinosaur park because that's what I've heard…read morepeople call it for years. There are two levels to the actual playground space, and tons of grass fields to explore too. There is something here for every age/park skill level.

Pretty nice park! I love the educational and contextual signs throughout, and there are some pretty…read moreunique features, like fossils! And that bigger whale fossil - my kids loved climbing on it. The controllable water feature with the turtles is pretty cool too, and the boys enjoyed playing around in the sand, probably because it was one of the few areas with shade. I do wish there was more shade by the actual playground area. There's plenty of features here like slides, a bridge, a few sandy areas, small tractors, and more. Most families there were huddled in the shady area, so much of the playground was empty.

Slides from 2nd floor

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Oso Creek Trail

(119 reviews)

0.9 mi

This urban trail, which runs along Oso Creek for a couple of miles, has several entrances along…read morethe route. We entered at the south trailhead on Marguerite Parkway next to Del Taco. The path itself was paved for the first mile or so and then became dirt/sawdust. While the trail runs behind and below shopping centers and housing, you never really see much of the structures. We walked a good chunk of the trail to the Peace Obelisk and then turned around and went back to where we parked in a shopping center, which was approximately a 4-mile round trip. It was a good walk on a Saturday afternoon. There weren't a whole lot of people to be seen on our walk; a few families, dog walkers, a couple of joggers, a couple of bicyclists. The entire path is an easy walk and mostly flat. Again, there are several entrances to the trail and there are actually 2 separate parallel trails on either side of the creek. This is a great place to spend a little time in nature while still being in the middle of Mission Viejo.

The Oso Creek Trail is a classic "Yuppie Nature" trail: mostly paved or manicured paths, and…read morenothing too challenging or dangerous. Exactly the kind of "outdoor" experience my wife loves! But seriously, it's a wonderful place to stretch your legs right in the heart of Mission Viejo. The trail runs along both sides of Oso Creek, hence the name, and each side of the trail is a bit different. One side is paved and the other is dirt or bark covered, for a more "natural" feel. There are also some fun points of interest along the way, including a hedgerow maze, various bear statues, and a park adjacent to the Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center. It's great for families with small kids or strollers to push, as well as solo joggers, dog walkers, or even bikers. It's long enough and stretches at least a couple miles to get some good exercise in. If you're in the area, it's well worth a visit to enjoy. Five stars!

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Capo Beach Jet Ski Rentals

(188 reviews)

10.0 mi

Thank you, Bill for a wonderful kayak rental experience!…read more The equipment was in great condition and super clean. We were originally looking for a different rental business but we realized we were on the wrong end of the fence. He offered to help by matching a winter special being offered by the other rental place. He was friendly and very helpful! Thank you, Bill for a wonderful time!

This place is awesome!…read more Blake was supper friendly and very knowledgeable about jets skis. I really appreciate him going above and beyond to ensure we had fun and were safe. Parking was super easy and there was no waiting! I called them to make sure they had availability and within 5 minutes of parking I was on the jet ski getting an quick tutorial before heading out on the water. I've been on a jet ski before, but not like these. They have two modes: ECO and SPORT. ECO is fun and great for beginners and cruising, but if you're experienced you can switch it to SPORT and really fly! Super stoked with the entire experience, thank you!

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CampCo Day Camps

4.5

(8 reviews)

1.9 mi

My son loves this camp! During the summer he looks forward to seeing the prior year friends he made…read moreand making new ones. Having the options to swim and fish on top of crafts and activities is a fantastic way to spend the summer for him. As a parent, I appreciate the longer than traditional summer camp hours compared to most summer camp programs that end mid day or later afternoon. The schedule here works best for my work schedule while letting my child feel like he was at a fun camp instead of at the school TLC program on school campus. When summer concludes all he talks about is how he misses it or how he can't wait for summer to come again. Added perk is using the snack shack as a lesson in budgeting and money management for him over the summer!!!! The staff is great and I highly recommend enrolling your child.

Camp is very disorganized and run by very young (and not well staffed) high school counselors. Our…read morechildren would come home each day reporting that another child had hit them, pushed thier face in the sand or sprayed them with sun block, among other problems. When our children reported the bullying behavior to the counselor, they would take no action. When one of our sons had their own behaviorial issue, Ms. Sylvia called my wife at work to pick him up. Because my wife took over an hour to get to the location (she was in a meeting at the time and had to commute), Ms Sylvia decided (as retaliation towards my wife for "taking too long") to suspend our child the following day. When we asked Ms. Sylvia for a full refund for the day she was not allowing our child to attend camp, she refused despite Campco terms that provide if Campco cancels camp for a child, it will issue a full refund. If you have young kids, I would stay away from this place and Ms. Sylvia!

Hula hooping fun

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