Pretty nice park! I love the educational and contextual signs throughout, and there are some pretty…read moreunique features, like fossils! And that bigger whale fossil - my kids loved climbing on it. The controllable water feature with the turtles is pretty cool too, and the boys enjoyed playing around in the sand, probably because it was one of the few areas with shade. I do wish there was more shade by the actual playground area. There's plenty of features here like slides, a bridge, a few sandy areas, small tractors, and more. Most families there were huddled in the shady area, so much of the playground was empty.

3.5 stars because it's not as accessible as other parks for those with mobility issues. My elderly…read moreaunt had trouble with the distance from the parking lot to the playground. Kids liked the playground, which has a few prehistoric-themed elements, but would not advise taking a detour just to visit this park over others.

What a beautiful and well-maintained park!!! This lovely park has what it takes to allow your kids…read moreto roam freely! Lush, colorful landscape, and vibrant is how I would describe Oso Viejo Community Park!! Wonderful park for EVERYONE!!! It's so peaceful and serene! No issues, and I felt safe!Highly recommended! I'm coming here again and again!!! Beyond 5 Stars!!!!

I attended the Symphony in the Park and it was amazing listening to the music of the Pacific…read moreSymphony Orchestra and ending the concert with fireworks !!!

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.

Took my 9 year old nephew to this park. We were wasting time before our big Disneyland trip the…read morenext day. I actually found it on Yelp. It was a Tuesday afternoon around 3pm. We easily found street parking. Could be a problem I guess on busy times. I love the soft foam cushion surface. Very colorful and had some "nice modern twist " of old fashioned regular play ground activities. I love that most if not all the children were being watched by parents, grandparents etc. my nephew loved the big slides and rock climbing mountain. I got so much joy from watching all the kids play. Nice seeing them be kids instead of playing video games.

Hands down our favorite playground! Has something for all ages! Mom and baby swings, reg baby…read moreswings, and larger swings! Brought my baby here every day to learn how to walk since it has such a huge padded area. It's handicap accessible. There's a decent amount of shade. Plenty of parking. A water refill. A restroom. The only thing it's missing are sprinklers lol. Love all the different slides, the tree you can climb into, the rock tunnel, everything!

This park is truly a gem! When we visited, there happened to be a free circus performed by Circus…read moreBella! It was such a treat for both kids and adults at the park! The playground facilities are also wonderful! There are something for all age groups! Our 5 and 2 year old loved it. They also have restrooms inside the park with multiple stalls. I also loved that the park is gated! So little ones shouldn't be able to run out of the park as easily.

Really nice park! It's a little hidden gem. My son loved riding his bike around on the path and…read morechecking out the slides that are hidden in the hillside. The rocketship tower was also a huge hit! Plenty of shade, and a big open grass area that would be great for playing sports or even a picnic. The park was clean for the most part, as well as the restrooms. It's a pretty enclosed space so it feels safe. Only street parking available!

We came to this park specifically for the splash pad. It's open from Memorial Day to Labor Day…read more It's a long park. Just keep driving on till you see the signs for the playground and splash pad. The splash pad has smaller splashers on one end good for younger kids and bigger slashers more in the middle and the other end. I was worried about my toddler going under the buckets because the water comes down with pretty heavy force. My kid accidentally went under it and he shockingly didn't get splatted down. It's convenient that the playground is right next to the splash pad. The kids had a great time and my son has asked to come back already. We didn't have issues with parking mid week but I can imagine it may be tight on the weekend.

Crown Valley Park has evolved over the past 30 years. What was once a simple building with a basic…read moregym has transformed into the modern age with updates that were needed. The summers are filled with summer concerts that allow families to come together and the community to enjoy music, foods from foos trucks. Fall welcomes the halloween haunts where kids make memories that last a life time. I really love hidden spots in the botanical gardens for flower lovers like me can go and just enjoy mother nature. The added butterfly garden and its butterfly chairs make it more special. The soccer fields are filled with kids and adults playing sports. The community center adds that final touch with rooms that can be rented for special events, meetings, and downstairs is access to the heated pool. 5/5 I have attended a few private events at the community center and its a great addition to the area.

Located at 18931 Saddleback Ranch Road in the Portola Hills neighborhood in Lake Forest is where…read morethis wonderful park, Concourse Park, is located. It is a beautiful flat, grassy park (very important for parents who are keeping an eye on little ones) with a lot of wide open space with views of the Santa Ana Mountains and Whiting Ranch. There is a large grassy field area, a covered (sails) toddler playground and kid playground, sand and rock and rope climbing play area, half basketball court, covered picnic table areas with barbecue grills, a nicely paved walking path around the grassy park area, multiple water fountains with dog fountain options, built-in work out stations throughout the park and a restroom. A cute park stop for all ages!

This is a very nice neighborhood park atop the hill in Portola Hills. Aside from shaded playground…read moreareas there are restrooms, picnic shelters and several exercise machines located along the cement pathway which encircles the park. This is a very popular place for locals to walk their dogs. At the far end of the park is a viewpoint that overlooks Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park with a small monument thanking firefighters for stopping a wildfire from reaching the community in 2007. An eastern entrance to Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park is located at this park and quickly descends downhill. Trail maps are available at the trailhead entrance. There is limited parking so on busier days you might find yourself parking on the street. If so, please be careful crossing the street to the park - many Portola Hills residents are elitists who ignore the stop sign at the crosswalk and run right through it. I've witnessed several near-misses with pedestrians so please use caution and don't expect the cars to actually stop.

I walk to Costeau Park on most days and spend a few minutes sitting there. Over the years, this…read morepark has been fairly well maintained, but the traffic noise from Alicia Parkway and the 405 freeway is very loud. The sod "baseball diamond" has had the grass removed and has been surfaced with red clay soil. There are no bases and I have never seen anyone playing real baseball or softball there. I think it is a waste of space and should have been left grassy. Dog owners are generally responsible and dog waste bags are provided. Many parents come with small children who use the playground area. As well, the basketball court gets frequent use. Overall, it is a decently maintained area for a short visit.

This park is deteriorating. Nobody cleans it, the trees are over grown and uneven surface.read more