I feel like I am a connoisseur at parks and playgrounds. I went here when it was Covid and haven't…read morebeen back since. I like how this park is gated, plenty of parking, feels like just a nice hike away, and I do appreciate the shaded areas (it was over 90° today). I do like how there are private bathrooms with urinals and paper towels. There's also a lot of nice grass area as well.

Tucked within the "(thousand of) oaks forest" and a few hiking distance away from civilization is…read morethis oasis called "Old Meadow Park"! Very tranquil, somewhat isolated with lushes of greenery, and pocketful of picnic areas for many families to lounge around, relax and rejuvenate. It is also a kids friendly park. I believe, you may reserve for group events. Contact the local park ranger office for more detail. Have a nice relaxed expedition!

I was looking for a dog-friendly hike that's close enough for a day trip,…read more Wildwood Regional Park I was the perfect find! We hiked out to Paradise Falls, and while the view from a distance had me thinking, "That's it?"... once you get closer, it's actually beautiful. The weather was in the 80s, with the cool breeze made the hike so much more enjoyable (especially on the steeper parts). My pup had the best time too! I would've loved to let him run free, but this isn't an off-leash park. What I really loved is that there are so many different trails. Whether you're in the mood for a quick walk, a jog, or a longer hike, you'll find a route that fits. There were lots of people out enjoying the scenery, and the nearby town has plenty of cute spots to grab a bite afterward. It was such a fun outing. I would totally do it again!

Very adventurous trail to the waterfall. It was a beautiful day, love the rest stop along the way…read morethe tipee rest stop. It was a relaxing hike.

This is one of the best parks around, clean, big, and lots for the little ones to do.read more

Superb park for all ages even the little ones ages 1-2. Super clean and modern! Lots of details in…read moreevery corner of the park. So many activities for kids. Great for birthday parties! Also has an awesome sand pit!

We recently rented Pavilion A at Oak Canyon Community Park for our daughter's 4th birthday splash…read moreparty, specifically because of its proximity to the splash pad. The park itself is beautiful and clean, which is why we felt confident booking it for such an important celebration. Unfortunately, shortly after our event began, the splash pad stopped working and remained off for the duration of our rental. This was the main activity for approximately 20 children in attendance. While a park ranger attempted to assist, there was ultimately no resolution. What was especially disappointing was the lack of urgency and care from park staff. There was no real apology or effort to make the situation right. We had to go through hoops just to get someone on the phone, which was frustrating in the middle of hosting a children's party. If pavilions are being rented out for private events, you would expect someone to be readily available to assist renters when issues arise. Additionally, we were told at booking that Pavilion B was already reserved and that inflatables were only permitted in that space. However, Pavilion B remained empty the entire time. Had we known, we would have booked that pavilion or adjusted our plans to include a bounce house to make up for the loss of the splash pad. While the park grounds are well maintained, the lack of communication, unavailable amenity, and absence of real-time support made what should have been a joyful day unnecessarily stressful. I hope improvements are made so other families do not have a similar experience.

Oak Canyon is a gem in my neighboring city of Oak Park. It's my go to for trail running or a walk…read morethrough nature. It's a perfect place to relax while enjoying the landscaping. Check it out.

This park, located right next to the WLV YMCA, is perfect for young children under age 6. It's…read moresmall but has nice climbing structures, a few swings, a sand pit, etc.

What a view! Great fields and courts! We don't have younger kids but super cute playground too.read more

amazing playground with so many things to do. A bit skewed for older kids (they don't have toddler…read moreslides), but amazing Farm theme!

I enjoyed this park a lot because 1. It's vey clean and…read morewell maintained 2. it has restrooms 3. it has a very unique barn theme with giant horses, pigs, and a tractor 4. there is shaded seating 5. it's usually pretty empty great find and if I'm in the area I will definitely go again.

A beautiful place to enjoy nature, have a leisurely walk, and take in the views of Thousand Oaks!read more

Such a cool little hidden spot! Honestly, the fact that it's…read morecompletely free is awesome, and parking was a total breeze. It was super nice to get away from Cristy for a bit and just chill out in nature. The trails are pretty neat, and you get some really awesome views of the valley once you walk up a bit. Only real downside is that it gets super hot during the summer, so definitely bring some water and try to go before the sun starts scorching.

Big open space, easy parking, playground for school age children, not toddler friendly, lots of…read morepicnic tables

I love this park , the park itself is outdated and has 0 shade . But the area itself is heaven on…read moreearth .