This was a wonderful park in the neighborhood. There's plenty of parking around the park. There's…read morealso patio tables with ample shade for you to stop by to have a picnic or enjoy some food. The playground area is really nice. A really fun place for kids. There's so much field area that it fits all types of sports and needs.

Nice and quiet park especially on the weekday a great place to bring your dog lots of shade…read moreplayground and restroom lots of parking and shaded tables. The location is really nice because it's far away from from a busy street. they also have skateboard ramps here. However they do not have any open restrooms the week day we visited.

This place is great! There is a solid train theme going throughout the playground area but it also…read moreprovides a nice variety of structures geared towards different ages. Bathrooms are clean enough and decently well stocked. Parents can grab a seat on one of many benches and there is good visibility as the kids run from area to area. There are baby and regular swings, and one big flat disk that you can lay down on. There are also spider web ropes for climbing. The softball fields are great for running the bases in between games, or flying a kite in the outfield. We tend to come in the evenings when it's cold so we haven't had a chance to use the splash pad but the structures in the area are still available for climbing. Solid choice for running off some kid energy.

It's a great park, very clean and pleasant. However, I was just there doing an evening walk and…read morethere was a person smoking by the baseball field despite there being signs stating that smoking is prohibited. Mind you there was a baseball game going on so there were a lot of children present.

I must say the best park in Garden Grove. So much to see and do at this park. Especially for the…read morechildren. Lots of little small ponds, reptiles, and nature to observe around. Playgrounds are awesome too, and I suggests watching your kids here. So many things they could get into. But I love the vibe here. I met new people here, so its a friendly, family spot for all.

I used to come here to enjoy the ducks and the beautiful view all the time but unfortunately they…read moredestroyed the duck pond to build something an it makes me really sad to know that , this was such a beautiful peaceful area where if you were having a stressful day , you'd be able to come here lay down a blanket, and just enjoy the view and the ducks , so so sad that I won't be able to enjoy that anymore and many others

The good: This place was a hidden gem! The price is very…read morecheap and the park is huge. I love the vintage playground pieces and how they're all spread apart so each kid gets their space. There's a communal bench area that's covered that looks good for parties (with a cool King Neptune statue). There are really beautiful and unique stone water fountains shaped like seashells integrated into the walls. It feels like a magical little park with groovy animals/shapes. My kid was able to enjoy the splash pad all to herself. There's an outdoor shower right by it as well to rinse off. The splash pad was interactive and fun. There are various swing sets here of different styles fit for different ages. There was ample parking. Many of the areas are shaded. The bad: We came upon opening hours and the gate wasn't open yet. People opened it around 7 minutes late. My husband and I were about to leave but luckily stood around trying to make phone calls for long enough that someone eventually came and opened the gate. The interesting: After an hour or less at the splash pad the button to turn the water on stopped working.

Revisit? No, sadly!…read more Atlantis Play Center is not maintained well. It's disappointing because it could be a pleasant, fun place for families. Instead there's bird poop, spider webs, and litter everywhere. The splash pad wasn't operating when we visited. Some of the playground equipment is rusty. All of it is outdated with some strange design choices. We were the only ones there, which after a while was sad and a bit creepy. I like that there's so much shady greenery and that the park is fenced in with an affordable admission fee. In fact, that's how an Instagram influencer convinced me to check this place out (last time I listen to that person, ay yi yi). But it's messed up how the ticket seller took our money with a big smile and told us to have a good time -- not letting us know that the splash pad was broken and sending us to play in a neglected mess. When I asked about the splash pad, I was told to contact Garden Grove city hall for updates. Not sure what's going on with this place. Maybe the employees could at least pick up trash and wipe away bird poop.

Love the park. Very safe and clean. It's small but has enough to take the kids out quick to blow…read moreoff some energy.

If you have a little one and happen to be nearby, this is a great place to stop for your little one…read moreto play and let out some energy. The playground area itself has a really cute theme. It's a replica of a fire station. I would say this is a good place for kids up to seven years old to play. The park also has a really large grass area, where I usually take my dog to get some exercise. Take note, that on the weekends this place can be quite packed. Twice now we arrived and there is absolutely no parking because of soccer games: once it was a soccer game for kids and the second time was a soccer game for adults. Also keep in mind there's very limited shade so I would not come here on a really hot day.

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

We have found our new favorite park for the summer! My daughter and I were dropping off lunch for…read moreher daddy and we cruised by and found this really cool gated park !!! what I like is that there are lots of benches to relax and eat and snack. There is also a lot of shade which is a big plus as a mom with a little one. I love taking my baby out but when it's hot and there's no shade, I just turned around and go back home but with this place being so shady, I love it. I wanna come back ! I love that there is a gate. It makes me feel a little bit more safe and there is a splash pad. It is small but on the day that I went it was not crowded. There was just a few other families there And it just looked so fun next time. I will come back with swim gear for my baby so she can enjoy !!!

Absolutely Fantastic! First time here, and I'll definitely be back! Parking Sucks but this park is…read moreworth it. My Niece was looking for water fun, and after a disappointing experience at Atlantis Play Park, Google saved the day and directed us here I will most definitely be back!

A good side (gated) facility that has all types of amenities for most every type of event…read more We use them for our Summer Scout Camp and it always works out well for us! :)

This is an amazing park it has a huge fountain pond that you can walk out on we had a wonderful…read moreFourth of July party the food we had was hamburgers hot dogs chicken potato salad coleslaw salad watermelon candy baked beans soda ice cream We had a band playing different types of songs girls line dancing we had bingo games it was overall just a great Fourth of July party uncle Tommy

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.

Not much to do except walk around the lake they have there. They do not have not a lot of shady…read moreareas as well as the playground is still under construction. There was a lot of random people and a man running told us to watch out for other people huddled up in the corner of the lake. Overall, would not recommend taking your kids there especially at night.

Haster Basin Park, Garden Grove:…read more $25 million. Two years. A facelift meant to turn a drainage ditch into a "recreational haven." They slapped on new soccer fields, jogging trails, shiny exercise stations, and even built a fancy pump station to keep the floodwaters--and maybe the city's reputation--at bay. On paper, it's a glowing civic effort, a love letter to the community. In reality? It's a postcard from the edge of dystopia. Step inside, and the illusion peels off faster than the faded graffiti on the crumbling fitness equipment. The gates are busted, the lake's a floating landfill, and wildlife swims through a soup of plastic and rot, like some grim nature documentary with zero budget for editing. The park's got more trash than a reality TV reunion show and enough drug paraphernalia to open a museum of societal collapse. Irony punches hardest in the form of a gated, compound-like structure smack in the middle--Spanish villa vibes, locked up tight. The most beautiful part of the park, reserved not for the public but for... well, who knows? Maybe the sparkling OC Parks truck parked inside holds the answer. Shiny, pristine, like it rolled off a showroom floor while the park rots around it. A metaphor on wheels. Clusters of people sit around, doing who-knows-what. I work in the homeless space, so no judgment here. But when the vibe feels more "post-apocalyptic gathering" than "community picnic," something's off. Suspicious characters, endless trash piles, and an atmosphere thick with neglect. Garden Grove wanted to hitch its wagon to the Disneyland star, sprucing up areas near the resort while the rest of the city gets left to decay. Haster Basin is the sad proof. It's a park dressed up for a party it wasn't invited to. Consider this review a beacon. I'll be posting it everywhere--tagging Disneyland, Anaheim, and the Garden Grove Council. Because if you're trying to lure tourists from the convention center for a quick jog, they deserve to know they're stepping into a facade. The closer you get to the park, the further you feel from any real sense of care.