This park is legit!! Definitely stop by. Clean bathrooms (especially if you use the ones inside the library -- yes, there's a library ). There's a kids' area inside, and honestly as an adult, it's clutch when it gets too hot outside because you have a nice indoor space to cool off. Outside, there are cool zip-line style swings, play areas for both younger and older kids, and plenty of shaded spots. Major bonus points for no woodchips -- huge win. The library also has fun music exploration activities, which was a pleasant surprise. Plus, there are easy food options nearby, so you don't have to overthink meals. Parking was easy for me, though I can see it getting tricky during busier times. And to top it off, there's a nice boba spot close by, which always seals the deal Great family-friendly park with thoughtful details -- we'll definitely be back. read more

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This is a small park located behind the library. If you have kids, this is a great place to take them! The playground is fancy and has a replica of an airplane. There is also a soccer and baseball field here. This is a nice place to walk as well. You can do laps around the small park, and the shopping center is right across the street. read more

Lions Park is located just off the 55 freeway in Costa Mesa. There is plenty of street parking along the exterior of the park. There are baseball fields, soccer fields, a large kids playground, and large grassy areas. There is also a library, aquatic center, and a recreation center. When I was here on the weekend there were tons of people and kids playing on the play structure. If you want a little more peace you can go to the grassy areas near the soccer and baseball fields. read more

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I came here to enjoy my food from the Costa Mesa Kitchens since there's no place to eat over there. I sat at a bench since the picnic tables were occupied. They have a really cool play area for the kids with a roller coaster swing. The restrooms however must be nasty. A lady checked each one and didn't use them. I would return here whenever I go to Costa Mesa Kitchens. read more

Nice park with easy access off the main road. The park seemed to be well maintained and grass was very green. Nice place to wake up around and be outdoors in this city area. Compared to some of the run down parks of LA county I have been to, this was a nice one. Would return. read more

Lions Park - Parks Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is a review not specifically for the play ground itself but the area as a whole. I grew up in Costa Mesa and 'Airplane Park' was a staple to me, of course they've revamped it and given it a very nice face lift which my nieces and nephew now enjoy but the transient problem has gotten out of hand. I used to take nightly walks here, every single night, but changed areas when I noticed just how many there were. I'm typically not someone to complain, they have nowhere to go, I sympathize. They should be able to enjoy the park just like everyone else but when they're constantly taking up the tables as well as leaving their belongings scattered everywhere that's when I start to have an issue. I recently went back and didn't notice as many so perhaps something is being done and they're hopefully being helped rather than just chased to another spot but I love this area. Sometimes parking can be tricky but if you find the lot close to the fire station, you can usually find a spot unless there's an event going on but even then, I've never really had too much trouble. It's also well lit at night which is nice. read more

We have no children yet, but this park is mainly for children. Very nice playgrounds, and monuments I wish I had when I was a kid going to parks. I like the airplane replica here. Its a nice thing to watch the kids enjoy. So come out to this park with your kids if you have any. read more

My husband found this park somewhere on some forum. We took our kids here over a weekend and it was super fun. It didn't help that there was a carnival event next door on the same day but it was equally entertaining. My kids had a blast. read more

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Its clean, and well spread out. The park has a unique playground with an airplane replica and a few picnic tables to have lunch at. Its located right behind the public library, so you can bring kids in there to check out done books before going home. It has a large grass area with walking or jogging trails and a baseball diamond and soccer field. Theres also on site behind the park the Cities Community Center, Rec Center with indoor basketball courts . The Aquatics Swimming Pool is on site also has swimming lessons and during the summer also has The Teen Center, a place for kids / teens to come for fun activities during the week. Comes in very handy for parents who have to work during the week. Also on the northwest side theres the CM Historical Society location, tours by appointment only. * Check with staff re the activities, dates and times. But the park itself is open from 6am to 10 pm, but soccor field and bathrooms close earlier. Its usually clean fir the most part, restrooms near playground not always clean, but after 930am the library opens and allows you to use thiers, which are much cleaner. You get a few transients occasionally, but not too much by the play area. And finally opening soon is the Mesa Cafe, where youll be able to get coffee and refreshments The park is very secure and they have vigilant security officers that patrol the entire area 24/7. All in all its a great place to take the kids, go on a date, lay on the grass and read a book,play frisbee, baseball or soccer take your pet for a walk because its super pet friendly but dogs must be on a leash. You can even sneak a few nuts to the squirrels there. I do recommend this park to the young and old alike. 9n a scale of 1-10, I score it a 9. read more

Such a fun playground! I take my pups here late at night, yes I know they are not children but they have so much fun at this park!

Such a beautiful park from the music station on the top platform to the roller coaster swing will definitely come back here. Parking was a breeze with spots all around the park. Very well kept and the people very respectful towards parents and kids. 2 person swing was a nice touch for me and little ones to experience at the same time. Very family friendly. Bathrooms were a bit harsh but what can you expect from a public restroom. Will definitely come back. read more

This is a great park with a fun assortment of play equipment guaranteed to entertain kids of all ages... yes, dad had a blast too! There is plenty of street parking along Park Ave and 18th Street with an actual lot off Park Ave servicing the Library which is next to the park. read more

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Great park! I loved all the things you can do and is very spacious. They have a cute Naval plane kids can sit in, a sandbox area with an excavator, a big apparatus with a big slide. There is also a big zip line that goes it a big circle and the zip is very hard to bring back up. **Word of Cautious** There are park rangers there that keep track of the homeless/druggies that can be in the area. DO NOT use the bathrooms at the park. Please use the bathrooms at the recreation center or the library which are both next to the park. read more

Our favorite park and it's nice how it's next to a library. My oldest can spend hours here. The zip line is definitely a popular attraction there but it has other fun things too and a sand area for little kids like toddlers. There are yummy restaurants like Toast nearby too. read more

Came here to have a nice picnic with my girls and could smell the trash piled up in the garbage cans and there were zero tables to eat our picnic. I would have been fine with the zero tables and laying out on the grass as we like to do if there wasn't so much loud traffic going by. The equipment its self is nice but a crowded place to play. read more

My kids had a blast at this park. When we were leaving my kid asked when we can come back again? That is all I have to say! read more

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City park with lined parking spots around it. It's next door to the library, too. (Please see separate review for it.) There is no fence. Keep an eye on your kids. There is a public restroom. Most of it is the tot turf. There's a grassy area and a contained sand pit. They have riding toys throughout, regular swings and even double swings. They have a cool spinning globe and another merry go round type you sit and spin in. It was pretty busy on the day weekend so probably best to go during off peak times. read more

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It's open!!! It's been redone. And it's fantastic. My boys are 6 and 8 and they had an absolute blast here. There is equipment they've never seen before as well as the usual equipment with a twist. There's a long zip line that you sit on a swing. A rope climbing structure that spins! Tandem swings. A 4-person teeter totter. Super high climbing structure. And the old Navy airplane is back! A couple of negatives. Very little shade. The benches for parents aren't covered and they get burning hot!!! The zip line, while super fun, seems like an accident waiting to happen. Kids are running through it and the zip line is fast, so I'm sure some kid is going to get knocked out. Not a ton of stuff for toddlers, but there is a small sand pit. There are bathrooms on site. read more

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Such a cute park! It's small with a baseball field and a good size play ground. There's a play ground for little kids and older ones, also the picnic benches are in the shade which was great! read more

This park is really meant for dare devil kids cause the bigger attraction here the ladder is very gapped out and to even get up to the top is a bit more difficult for smaller kids but a nice overall experience. Huge high slide and the coaster swing is nuts more parks need this at their core play area. Park is easy to get to from the 55 just a block after the end. Lots of parking around the park and clean. Come early as it gets packed fast. read more

It's a very lovely park with many activities. The playground is well kept and there is plenty of parking. The only con is the zip line swing... I saw a child run into other person as they were riding it. read more

The zip line swing is awesome however kids run into the path on a regular bases and can get clocked so watch out!

Awesome very new playground near by Newport Beach. KIDS are having so much fun & loving it!! Will visits here more often read more

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Such a great spot in our community! So glad Costa Mesa invested in cleaning this up. I wish there were more benches but I understand that could lead to loitering. My daughter loves it here and really wanted her birthday party here which was an awesome idea because there is a lot for the kids to do here for FREEE! if you're having a party, don't forget to bring some tables/chairs! read more

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Pretty solid park with plenty to do including a giant plane, sweet climbing playground, teeter totters, and even musical instruments!!! The only thing that was not perfect was the zip line swing needs some serious grease and maintenance. read more

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Wow, great park. Mainly because of the interesting playset (including zip-line like section) as well as a large plane structure that kids can climb into and other options that you can't find anywhere else. We will definitely return with out kids when in the area. read more

Where to start as a parent of 3 little girls like to say, I love the way it's clean bathrooms are clean the rides swings. Everything varies clean. Thank you too anyway that's got anything to do with that as a parent it's very nice to not have to worry about stuff like that. Just go and have your children just to have fun plus the park is got bunch of cool things for the kids as far as rides slides swings music instruments, and a swing that is too cool to not mention read more

This park is amazing, parking is easy and there is something to do for all ages. The showstopper is of course the zip line swing thingamabopper. There's a line for it and I recommend each kids parent stand by for when it's their kids turn. There are markings on the ground for where the zip line will fly through. I walk talking to a mom who said in the previous week she saw a kid get knocked out when they ventured to close to the kid swinging by. Honest mistake, but this is definitely a park where the parents need to watch their kids. The concrete plane seemed to be a hit with our kids ages 5,6 and 8. There's a grassy area where you can picnic and a little sand area for those who want to make sandcastles. Our family truly enjoyed this park read more

I CAME HERE AT 10 am to practice soccer alone just me a soccer ball and that's it was promptly kicked out by security told the field was for "permit use only" I pay taxes just like everyone else we pay for this park and it's for "permit use only" terrible I get that homelessness is a big problem but it doesn't mean you go kicking out every single person that just wants to use the soccer field RIDICULOUS read more

Came here for first time today, so many kids here. They were all lining up to do this fast swing ride. Tall playground structure and airplane theme. Saw a kid get whacked by another kid on a zip line. Seems dangerous & no real adult supervision on that contraption. read more

Best Mother's Day, close to so many good food places and a super comfortable library! New favorite park

Such a great and clean park! It's a very nice place for any age, kids and adults. There are cool, interesting, and fun equipmenta around. The only issue would be too many homeless hanging around which is not family friendly. read more

Such an amazing park with very cool rides even for adults too and to top it of, it's right next to a wonderful library.

This park is currently closed, but holds a special place in my heart. As a Costa Mesa resident growing up everyone referred to it as "Airplane park". The park is located next to the new and awesome Costa Mesa library and community center. The only downside is the ever growing homeless population pre and post Covid. Hopefully, the city re-opens the park in the future. read more

Cool zip line and plane. Fun for kids of all ages! The zip line is a little tough for little kids, but overall fun park read more

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The best children's playground in Orange County that we've been to. On the day we went the library help a Story-time too

This park is meh. We played kickball here for the season and they don't even have the bathrooms open at night! It's like they want everyone to do their thing illegally. They also turned off the lights early during our game. Kinda lame. The fields are good though. Plenty of space and the grass is in good condition. They could do better. Come on Costa Mesa! read more

My three kids loved this park. Can't wait to come back. Sidecar Donuts not too far away too.

They did a great job remodeling this park! My kids love it. It's their new favorite park. They enjoy the zip-line, catwalk, spinning cube, and playing on the airplane. I'd recommend bringing a beach chair; so adults have a place to sit. There are trees but they aren't near the benches. There are also bathrooms and ample parking. The park gets busy; so it'd be good to visit at off-peak times. read more

Loved this park. Very clean. My daughter and myself enjoyed all the slides and rides at this park