Hidden gem in the heart of a business district…read more This is a little trail with some shaded areas. It's a narrow walk with signage for some species of plants. You can spend half an hour to an hour walking through at a leisurely pace and eating at the benches.

"Hidden Park" is what they should call this place. First, it isn't really visible from the road,…read moreand second, the entrance is is the middle of an industrial/business park type of neighborhood. Not the type of place you would expect to find a little park with live oaks, cool green grass, and a few small running trails. But that's what's here - a pretty oasis of nature in the middle of suburbia that can offer you respite from a busy or stressful day. Since it is somewhat sandwiched into an unlikely area there usually aren't too many people around. This actually makes it the perfect spot for a somewhat private picnic lunch, especially when the weather is nice outside. Make sure to take the trail that goes "down" into the ravine, as that is where the park area is located. The other side is more of a running/jogging trail. You will find some beautiful trees and a nice sloping hill with some grass, a gazebo and even an outdoor barbeque. Also, as others have mentioned, this is really just a wide spot on the Serrano Creek trail, which is much longer and runs through the park. Make sure to plan your trip if you are looking on going for a longer hike. You can actually start here and go pretty far.

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!

Crucero Park is located in Mission Viejo and spans 5.2 acres. There is ample street parking. The…read morepark has a soccer field, baseball field, basketball court, grassy areas, and a kids playground with a cover and some cool looking displays. After work and on weekends, you'll see lots of families and kids playing on the swings and at the grass. It's a nice place to take a stroll.

Absolutely beautiful! There is a big kid playground and an area for smaller kids…read more Water Fountain Soccer field 1 basketball court Sandbox A lot of seating NO BATHROOMS

I like this park. It's small and a bit hidden. It has a big…read morekid section and a little kid one. Not very shady in the park section but lots of shade in the walking part of it. Park has: Water fountain Grills (very dirty) Lots of seating Swings 1 basketball hoop NO BATHROOMS

Cool little park! Barely gets crowded…read more Good size kid's playground! Good shaded areas to seat down and relax, great for having picnics and bbqs. It has a few built-in bbq pits for people to use.

Borrego Canyon Overlook Park is a mini neighborhood park nestled in a residential area, overlooking…read morethe Borrego Canyon. It is basically a patch of greenfield with a small playground. The park is so small that the walkway is only on one side of the park. The paved road ended at the far end of the park. Anyone feeling adventurous can follow the dirt trail all the way to the Whiting Ranch park entrance I was told. This quaint park is clearly intended for neighbors' use only as it does not have a public restroom on-site. The best asset of this park is its gorgeous view of the canyon. Clearly the Bond Fire got too close to the park when you see the wooden fence been replaced by iron stakes covered with a orange mesh, and the charred remain of trees on the other side of the fence. As small as it may be, it has more visitors than the other, larger, Borrego Park, about a mile down the hill. It seems to be very popular with dog owners walking their dog(s).

This tiny park is a hidden gem that sits atop the Foothill Ranch community in Lake Forest. It…read moreoffers awesome views and a trail that goes down into town between two neighborhoods. In many ways, it is the perfect park for a short afternoon picnic or a hike. Going downhill, the hike is not strenuous and not too long. The trail is easy to follow and there are ways to turn to extend your journey. There is also a small playground and a decent size grass field which can be used for games of touch football, tag, a picnic, or whatever. On a clear day, the grassy area offers a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the views of Irvine, Catalina, and the Pacific Ocean. It is also quite pretty at night. Also, since this park is on top of the hill, it is a fabulous place to fly a kite! There is usually always a breeze blowing, and when it's a bit windy the conditions are perfect. Keep in mind this is in the middle of a residential neighborhood, so parking is limited and it's usually pretty quiet.

Cool midsize park!…read more Lots of green areas, a tennis court, a volleyball court, a good walking path paved trail, and a good size kid's playground! Good shaded areas, good seating areas. Good for groups. Also, bathrooms are available. And sometimes the city plays movies here for the kids and for the community!

Large park with wide open spaces, but there is not much shade and mediocre for ages 9 and over.read more

Very lovely little park! Will definitely return to enjoy all that it offers. It's a peaceful fun…read moreplace to go with lots of trees and plants.

Just moved into the neighborhood and being a couple blocks away from this park, it's the perfect…read moredistance for walking our little doggies! We leave the house, walk a couple blocks, go around the trail at the park, then walk back home! It's the perfect distance for the doggies, my wife, and I to get a little exercise and by the time we get home, our little ones are all tuckered out and mellow! Although my wife is the one to walk them 99.9% of the time, this is a great little exercise for all of us!

Beckenham is a small neighborhood park in Laguna Hills. My friend who lives nearby invited us to…read morespend an afternoon here to enjoy the Fall weather. There were quite a few people walking their dogs while we were there. I was surprised to find 2 playgrounds for toddlers and a swing set for a small park. The park does have a covered gazebo but no BBQ grill. Each of the three table can easily seat 8 people. I'm not sure whether reservation is needed or first come first serve. The park doesn't have a parking lot so I parked on the street. Btw, there is no restroom on-site as far as I can see. there is no restroom on-site Overall it is a nice green space for its neighbors.

Best park! ALWAYS shade, no matter the time of day. Far enough away from the street that your…read moretoddlers can wander without getting near the street. Always parking and a great breeze. Picnic tables for eating also.