My family and I met several of my daughter's high school classmates at this park to take photos…read morebefore they departed for their prom. The big deal here is to take photos adjacent to the large water fountain. This is an extremely popular photo location, as over 100 students here in formal wear from various high schools. The park itself was very clean and well-maintained, with numerous areas for visitors to take photos. Parking is available in one of the numerous parking lots surrounding the park.

I recently discovered the "Hillcrest Stairs" just in time to start the New Year 2026! The stairs…read moreare not easy for people who, like me, are not used to climbing them. There are 400+ steps to climb up and down. The steps are made of timber but could be wet and slippery from early morning dew, so I feel that a late morning trek is better when the stairs are dry. On my second visit, I went around 6 PM. Although the stairs are well lit, I just did not feel safe. I found myself alone at one point and looking behind me, checking if someone is coming out of the dark bushes. Maybe it's just me... But overall, if you would like to hit your 10K steps and/or your target heart rate, this is a fun way to go!

Cute little play structure. There is a music area and a double layered sphere that spins around and…read moreyou can ride inside. It reminds me of those playgrounds wheels from the 80s but with more safety considerations without removing the fun. The play area is turf and surrounded by picnic tables and Adirondack chairs, with plenty of shade. The design is thoughtful and makes for a great place to spend an afternoon. The parking is free and right next to the play area. It feels secluded and somehow also right in the middle of everything. The only thing missing is a bathroom and while I understand that it's prevent homeless people from moving in, it does limit the amount of time that anyone can hang out here (especially with littles). Still a nice place to enjoy a coffee or picnic and let the kiddos play.

Hidden next to an apartment complex but fun place to take a little one for some fun. There's also…read morewater fountains nearby for those fascinated by water and plenty of space to run around. Ample parking. Great for a kid looking for an obstacle course

What a wonderful little getaway at CSU Fullerton! This was my first visit and wanted to check it…read moreout before school is back in session. Parking is in front near the entrance, weekdays it's $4 /hr but free on the weekends. Admission is just a $5 suggested donation to support the arboretum. I arrived within the first half hour after opening to try and beat the heat. Even though it was still warm, there were plenty of shaded areas to stay cool along with benches that were great for relaxing. There was also a breeze so that helped. Thought about spending an hour there but glad I paid for two hours of parking because I ended up staying for 1 & 1/2 hours. One of my favorite moments were simply sitting on a bench listening to all the birds. Hopefully you can hear them on the video. This is a peaceful place to unwind and definitely encourage you to visit.

Stunning, relaxing, and well-kept views. It's a great spot to get close with nature and enjoy an…read moreoutdoor stroll. BTW: visiting the garden is FREE! And so was parking when we came. I came on a really hot day, so I only saw about half of the place, but it was such a nice time by the ponds, creeks, and little lake. Beautiful wildlife to admire, too -- turtles, ducks, fish, and tons of dragonflies and other lovely creatures peacefully about. We spent a lot of time admiring a group of docile ducks and enjoying the shade by the water. They also have an online plant shop for those interested in gardening (with a great ongoing deal). Planning on purchasing from there and picking up so I have an excuse to stop by again. Loved my time here. Expect to enjoy yours too!

Short distance from the original pancake house - came here from there after breakfast consumption…read more Very cute quaint cozy park located in a historic ? residential neighborhood by colony square and the cultural museum if I read the signs correctly? Street parking primarily but very accessible via each corner having an entrance - on the smaller size of a park but great for the neighborhood and for folks like me to pit stop and digest Stroller friendly One good size playground Gazebo Decorative archway Plaque sign history of the park Plenty of light post and tree for shade and assumption would be well lit in the evening Doggy friendly and a bag dispenser at the corner in the culdasac Walker jogger friendly around the corners and neighborhood No visible restroom facility - fyi. Met a cute dog name Milo - thanks for letting me pet you Little hidden gem away from it all. :)

Visited the park recently with a friend and our kids and behind the statue there was a person…read moreluring our kids with toys. KEEP AN EYE OUT ON YOUR KIDS!

Recently found this trail and so happy we did…read more Easily accessible from both sides, with restrooms. Clean well kept. Has markers along the way to indicate the miles. Benches for seating. Biking and dogs allowed. Unfortunately not a lot of shade, but a hat and some sun screen and you are golden. Perfect spot to start or end your day to get your movement in!

I love being able to make a short drive to this cute little park to walk/run/ride/bird the trail…read more There's a lot of shade on the trail which I love. I hate being out under the sun so I can use alllll the shade! There are several entrances to this place depending on what you want to do. The South St side is a better one for birding. There's parking on one end and residential on another end. Great place to have your leisure walks by yourself or with your dog.

Nice lake to walk around and get some nature in for the day. I wanted something little kids and 2…read moreseniors could do and this was the perfect location that felt like there was a lot of interesting things to see but not too overly safe and fenced off from nature. Parking is easy with a large lot right next to the lake, opposite of the lake are some hiking trails if you have more time. It's a nice loop going around with some different areas along the way such as a small creek, reeds near the shore, and some water works that looks like they have been turned off or no longer function. Even in Winter there are a lot of different birds around. My kids loved following and chasing the large pelicans in the lake. You can fish here and there are children's fishing competitions. Just keep in mind to have a permit because when we went there was a police officer checking and ticketing people.

Free parking? Free entry?…read morePlenty of places to hike walk bike fish? Relax in the sun? Benches? Restrooms? They got it all here. Super legit place in a very nice neighborhood in city of Fullerton, wha a gem to fish here today! No complaints, zero.

Super cute, fun pirate themed park with easy parking and plenty of shade. My 3 year old…read moreparticularly liked the little sand/wood chip digging areas. Very cute and well done.

Fun park to take the kids with the advantage of excellent shade over the playground area. As noted…read moreby many, it has a pirate ship theme and includes swings (bucket and regular), areas split for younger and older children, and several benches for adults.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of hanging out at Eisenhower Park with my girlfriend, and some of her…read morefriends. We all had a picnic here instead of going to the beach. We all wanted to try something different. My first time here, and I enjoyed the scenery of the lake, picnic areas, and the monuments. Very nice family park for people of all ages. Plenty of tables to eat it. Restrooms are kept clean too. It was just exciting to be here. We will all make plenty of trips here again.

Unfortunately everytime I come to this park there is a HOMELESS population here.. so it doesn't…read morealways feel like the most safe and comfortable place to be with kids... but the park itself is very nice with public RESTROOMS, 2 PLAYGROUNDS, a nice walking path with a running river, and a lake. We don't come too often because the playgrounds are a little old and for bigger kids. It's more of a nice space for walking with the strollers. There is a lot of different areas to park here, which is helpful.

Beautiful clean park that sits upon a hill…read more Easy parking. Lots of benches and tables to enjoy seating or eating together. Well kept green grass with lots of shade and full trees. Also has a walking path. We enjoyed our little picnic with a view.

This is a nice little park located atop the hill, so it has nice views of the mountains in the…read morebackground. On a clear day you can see out further near L.A. too. Lots of people walking dogs, there are trash cans, a few benches and picnic tables. Somewhat peaceful but lots of traffic right off the main roads. Parking here is very tight, only a few spaces, but the park is so small no one stays long. There are also no restrooms at all.

Oaks canyons nature center Super cute spot! It's located in…read moreAnaheim Hills area. There's a good amount of parking around. There's a nature center and there's boards around the park with a ton of informative facts about the different insects and animals there. There's a ton of different trails that all connect together. We went to a few different ones and circles around. Really beautiful spot for a nice stroll. There were some stairs around the area but overall easy trial.

This is such a gorgeous pocket of nature to get away from life for a while! There's so many places…read moreto go explore, people are really respectful for the most part so there's not trash on the trails, even people who bring their kids don't let them run around screaming like in some places. Nature is very much respected. It's also absolutely gorgeous! There's little Creeks, tiny waterfalls, the nature preserve itself is stunning, they have an area set up just for little birds to come visit that is beyond adorable, the birds you can come up to you! Well at least they did with us. I've also been to several weddings here, it's a really nice venue. Especially if people put lights up and have a dusk wedding OMG Parking is free, cheaper than therapy, wonderful break from the rat race. This is by far my favorite place in Orange County to just unplug.