Unique adventure for kids. Wouldn't recommend for older kids over 12. Not that big and lots of…read moresmaller kids around.

This playground recently got renovated. It's at the corner of Golden Lantern and La Cresta. It's…read morestreet parking only and not a lot. There are no restrooms. It's fully paved with rubber surface. There is one play structure that's a very cool pirate ship. There's a slope with 1 infant swing and 2 saddle swings. There are 2 tables with seating. There are 2 benches by the play structure and 1 by the swings. However, they also have a palm tree lined "bench" on Golden Lantern side. This area provides some shade, otherwise, not shaded. It's near the ocean though so not very hot. It is gated and small so easy to keep an eye on kids. There are 2 trash cans and no water fountain. I recommend this park if your kids like pirate ships and for a relatively short play time.

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!

OVERALL The Backyard is quite the little neighborhood treat…read morein Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. RATING BREAKDOWN | Playground: 5 | Restroom: 4 | Environment: 4 | Price: 5 | PARKING Side street parking nearby is free. LOCATION/AMBIANCE The playground is surrounded by a residential village with single family homes and townhouses. This area of SoCal is absolutely beautiful with its mild climate, oak canyons, valleys, and hills. The playground entails a linear design which serves as a clever use of space. PLAYGROUND Its features include the following in no particular order: + sturdy playground equipment with poured rubber surfacing + turf hill for sliding or rolling down (bring cardboard pieces) + plenty of concrete for scooters, bicycles, tricycles, and strollers + kid-sized zip rail + swinging egg chairs in front of a fire pit + adirondack chairs + benches + slides + swings + shade trees + huge community chalk board + picnic shelter My kids love playing outside probably more so than most children these days. They didn't want to leave on 2/21/22. RESTROOM I was so lucky there was a clean restroom open for one of my daughters. It was located within a short walk of the play structures in the building called The Garage. MY FAVORITE PART... How I found this park... scouring Google maps per usual. MY LEAST PART... It's in a remote area for sure.

I decided to spend part of my birthday here, formerly Zoomars…read more Back when I visited aaaaages ago, I remember Zoomars being half the size RSR is now, and the animals ran amok. I'll preface this by saying I'm a house rabbit owner. The old setup stressed me out with the bunnies running around being grabbed and picked up by everyone and poked and prodded by kids when they clearly were trying to hide. The new setup? I was happily surprised to hear the bunnies weren't out for the day due to the weather. They can suffer heatstroke and are sensitive to hot weather (mine are spoiled and live in 73-69° daily). So no bunnies out suffering the heat? That's so awesome! Thanks for caring RSR! I got to love on the Guinea pigs who had room to run, while someone would pick them up and place them in a bin beside me, tell me their name, approx age, and their fave veggie. I fell in love with Lola (I believe that's her name). She's a fiend for lettuce and gets the cutest green mouf. She begs for more and you can't deny her lil bug eyes. The Emu Angel has been there since I last visited (she's 38yrs old!). The goats and sheep are separated from the llamas and you can't step inside with them anymore (honestly this is probably best so kids don't get knocked out or have their clothes chewed). You can still feed and pet all of the animals! I can't complain about the price of admission or the price of feeding them. I personally know the cost of exotic vet care and it's not cheap, throw in the livestock vets and care and you're looking at a pretty penny. I guess a pro tip is to show up on a week day, somewhere around 2, and pace yourself. I spent over an hour there so it wasn't a blink and you miss it type of adventure for me.

We came here for a fun day trip with family, and it was such a great experience! We took the train…read moreso the kids could experience riding it and have some fun along the way. This place is so cute, and the train drops you off right there, which makes it super convenient! My almost 3-year-old especially loved the petting zoo. You do have to pay admission, and feeding the animals is an additional cost, but we thought it was worth it for the experience. There are also tons of cute shops to walk around and plenty of different food options. We had a great time and will probably be back again!

The water park was rebuilt and remodeled, nice job only one thing I have to complain which is too…read morecrowded.

Amazing place to go with your kids their family friendly love going with my sis Alana can't wait to…read morego again

I've been to a handful of kids play places and this one is by FAR the best! Every week there's a…read moredifferent theme and so much effort is put into each section.

This review is for the Newport popup. I really wanted to like this place, but it was a big…read moredisappointment. We visited Kid Can Do expecting a fun, engaging indoor play space for young children, but it felt more like a restrictive, adult-supervised activity zone than a true play area. The biggest issue was the inconsistency and lack of freedom for the kids. Plenty of cupboards, covers, and storage areas were unlocked and easily accessible, so naturally the children explored them. As soon as they pulled out toys or art supplies, staff quickly took them away because they "weren't part of this week's theme." If you're going to leave things unlocked and within reach, kids are going to play with them, that's completely normal and developmentally appropriate. Instead, we spent most of our time picking up after our child and saying "no" or redirecting them. If that's the kind of experience you're looking for, this is the spot for you. If you want a place where children can actually play freely without constant intervention, look elsewhere. It also didn't feel developmentally suitable for the younger ages they advertise for. The setup created more frustration than fun, with limited open-ended play opportunities. On top of that, the cost felt excessive for what's offered. For the price, I expected more space, better variety, and far less policing of normal kid behavior. You could re-create what they offer for a fraction of what you are paying to go here for 90 minutes and have better peace of mind doing it in your own home. Save your time and money. Head to Play Pie or the New Children's Museum down in San Diego instead--both are much better options for actual play and exploration. Unfortunately, this was a waste of an afternoon for us.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

WOW Amazing! We had my daughter's 8th birthday party here on Saturday! From start to finish this…read moreplace was excellent! We had a very large party and the 3 employees helped us set up and do the project with the kids. Highly recommend this spot! It's so cute and fun.

My little one loves coming here! Everyone is so kind and helpful. Everything is always clean and…read morewell organized. I know when we come we will have fun! Great space for kids.

This is My second attempt at starting an aquarium. My Husband had a 50-gallon fresh water tank back…read morein the day which I loved to watch the fish - very hypnotic & fascinating, swimming to & fro - but when He leveled up I had to let His fishy friends go too (the maintenance requirements were too overwhelming for Me then). My first recent try was to go the traditional route - heater, filter, bottles of water conditioner & beneficial bacteria, etc. etc. - when I unexpectedly happened upon an eye-opening You-Tube vid about the Walstad method (less homework & a more natural environment, the way God intended). So I returned all that other gear & am starting from scratch. Fernando eased My initial anxiety arriving as a total tank newbie, and gave Me a tour of the various low-maintenance plants I could start My nitrogen cycling with. Nolan - the Captain of this aquarium supplies ship - answered every one of My questions with patience & grace, did not talk down to Me or make Me feel stupid, and I left feeling happily hopeful that I might actually be successful in creating a fish-friendly safe & healthy environment. I am already envisioning My future fishy tenants, plus a snail & a sucker fish or two. Wish Me luck!! :-)

First time here and ended up buying a bunch of fish for my new aquarium! David was super friendly,…read morehelpful, and knowledgeable. They also had 15% off the fish, which was a great deal! Only downside was that it was pretty hot inside, but overall, great experience. I'll definitely be back!

We had the best experience celebrating my daughter's 8th birthday at Sky Zone! From start to…read morefinish, everything was organized and stress-free. The food was surprisingly great, and all of the kids had an absolute blast. A huge shoutout to Sean, our party host, who went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. He was attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience effortless for us. The pricing was very reasonable for everything that was included, and it was worth every penny. If you're looking for a fun, well-organized place to host a birthday party, I highly recommend Sky Zone. We'll definitely be back!

We've been to Sky Zone plenty of times for birthday parties, but this was our first time hosting…read moreour son's soccer team here, and it was perfect. One of the courts was open for the kids to play soccer together, which made it feel like more than just a trampoline park. They had an absolute blast. The private party room was great, especially the balcony overlooking the park. It gave the parents a place to sit, relax, and chat while still being able to watch the kids the whole time. A big thank you to Sarah and Johnny for taking such good care of us. They were genuinely kind, kept our drink pitchers filled without us having to ask, and made everything feel easy from start to finish. It was such a fun afternoon, and we'll definitely keep Sky Zone in mind for future team celebrations.

We came with a giant group of 18 adults for a birthday celebration. The location is in kaleidoscope…read moremall (which felt completely dead and dirty) but the actual laserland was super fun. We had a private time slot for an hour and were able to play 4 games during that hour and played different rules (teams, zombies, gladiator elongation style) which were all very fun and we had a game master who told us the rules before each game and called out the top scorers at the end. It is really sweaty in there. There's not much airflow in the game room and don't event think they have air conditioning on. We were all dripping sweat so dress accordingly. They gave us all mini waters after the games which was nice.

This is our go-to spot when my three boys need to burn off some serious energy. They watch their…read moredad "slay" on Call of Duty all the time, so they jump at any chance to try and outdo him at Laserland. The arcade games up front are a big bonus too. They are perfect for keeping them busy while they wait for their turn or for squeezing in a little more fun before we head out. And shoutout to Andy, the awesome and super friendly manager. He always makes us feel welcome and keeps the whole place running smoothly. Always a great time.

A nice park for both toddlers and bigger kids. No sand so leave the sand toys at home! However,…read morethere are swings for babies and big kids. Grass surrounding park is perfect for soccer or throwing a ball around. There are also shaded tables which are perfect for a picnic lunch or snack during the warmer days. We had a fun time and will definitely be back again!

The playground is for everyone to use and share obviously but when one mom decides to throw a party…read moreand has a bunch of older kids that are bullying younger ones it becomes an unsafe environment for everyone who's trying to enjoy the playground. Today at around 3:15 pm there was some kind of party with small and older kids 5-12 years of age and just one parent supervising them. There was so much going on and the kids were all over the park so there's no way one mom could be able to pay attention to every single one. Some older kid stepped on my toddler while he was on the slide and clearly no one explained to him that's not what you're supposed to do when you're sharing a playground with someone else so we had to leave sooner than we planned to. Parents if you can't handle 10 kids at once by yourself don't bring them to public places like a park instead have a party in your backyard and be considerate to others if your kids can't behave and be nice. It is such an unusual thing to witness in such beautiful neighborhood and it's really frustrating we had to go through this today ourselves.