Favorite Parks and Playgrounds of Los Angeles & Orange County

Parks and playgrounds in Los Angeles and Orange County: Find the best gated playgrounds and tot lots, parks that allow bounce houses, universal access playgrounds, parks with barbecue grills, parks for birthday parties, and news about new playground openings in your neighborhood!
Parks & Playgrounds around Los Angeles County
Slide into muddy fun at Adventure Playground!
Adventure Playground in Huntington Beach Reopens After a Four Year Hiatus
Vincent Lugo Park, also called Dinosaur or Monster Park, was nominated to the California Register of Historic Places. Photo courtesy of the City of San Gabriel
The Best Playgrounds in Los Angeles: They’re Even Worth Crossing the 405
The shaded playstructure at Ferndell is in the middle of the trees. Photo by Amanda Schutt
15 Top Playgrounds with Shade in Los Angeles
Kids love the rocks and climbing structures at Tongva Park. Photo courtesy of James Corner Field Operations
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The Playground at Cross Creek: Malibu Gets a Touch of Shane's Inspiration

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Slide into muddy fun at Adventure Playground!
Adventure Playground in Huntington Beach Reopens After a Four Year Hiatus
Float in tubes and slide into muddy waters.
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No one worries about noisemakers when it's a party in the park!
Los Angeles's Best Parks & Playgrounds for Kids' Birthday Parties
Local parks are great for parties, but some of these extraordinary LA parks really raise the bar.
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One of the coolest spots in town is by the beach, a beach playground, and a pool. Photo courtesy of the Annenberg Community Beach House, Facebook
Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks, and Water Playgrounds in Los Angeles
These splash-tastic parks keep kids cool on the hottest days of summer.
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Visit Joshua Tree National Park on one of the free admission days!
Visit National Parks in 2023 on Free National Park Entrance Days: Yellowstone, Zion, Acadia, and More
Get outdoors to celebrate America's natural beauty for FREE.
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Hiking in LA means stunning vistas, hidden trails, babbling brooks, and wonderful wildlife all year.
Hiking in Los Angeles with Kids: The Best Hiking Trails for Families
Kids climbing the walls? Sounds like it's time to take a hike.
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The new playground at the West Hollywood Park has climbing things and sliding things and music things and makes for huge smiles.
Now (Finally) Open: An Awesome New Playground in West Hollywood
This playground is worth the (18 year) wait!
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