Free Fun at a Laguna Beach Park
If you’re spending time in Laguna Beach with kids, check out a fun and free Laguna Beach park! Sometimes visitors can forget about the abundance of beautiful parks in the city, because there are so many amazing beaches. If your kids aren’t the type to enjoy the creepy wet things that abound in tide pools or if they’ve been swamped from days of ocean swimming, then it might be time to play in the park!
There are many wonderful parks in the city. Your search to find the right playground for you begins with asking what kinds of activities your children enjoy. Some parks have playgrounds, other parks have steel sculptures that you can climb on, some Laguna Beach parks may have huge grassy areas for running and playing, and some parks have dedicated athletic fields.
If your kids just love to climb on the playground equipment, they might want to drive over to what is probably the most comprehensive park in the city, Top of the World Park (officially called Alta Loma Park). Although it is primarily known for its sweeping coastal views and stunning canyon views, this Laguna Beach park has a phenomenal playground equipped with bridges, slides, swings, and more. Additionally, there are athletic fields for soccer, baseball, basketball courts, tennis courts, and hiking trails. There are also huge grassy areas and canopied picnic tables, perfect for an afternoon game session! On a recent visit, the blooming flowers were awash with countless butterflies fluttering in the afternoon breeze.
If you don’t have time to drive to Top of the World Park, but still want to find a playground at a nearby Laguna Beach park, your kids can enjoy climbing the historic rocket ship at Bluebird Park. This park has slides, swings, climbing equipment, tunnels, and a giant, brightly colored tiled turtle to climb on!
You can also find playgrounds for younger children at the sprawling Aliso Beach and the popular Main Beach. Aliso Beach’s playground is generally a bit less crowded simply because it’s further away from the popular downtown shopping district, and the advantage of having two adjacent parking lots generally makes parking at Aliso a bit easier than at Main Beach as well. If you’re looking for a Laguna Beach park that’s located on the beach, both are great options!
If you’re looking for a Laguna Beach park that has fewer kids and more views, Crescent Bay Park is in North Laguna with stunning views of Crescent Bay Beach and the rocky shoreline below. Treasure Island at the Montage Resort is another park perfect for romantic walks along the beautifully landscaped cliffs. For specific details on each of these parks, including parking details, photos, and which ones have restrooms on site, visit www.laguna-beach-info.com/laguna-beach-park.html