San Clemente Pirate Park best describes Forster Ranch Community Park because of its deserted isle feel and pirate theme. There are palm trees, alligators and pirate ships. The safari Jeep is another favorite play piece.
Location: On Camino Vera Cruz between Camino de Los Mares and Avenida Vista Hermosa. Address: 3207 Camino Vera Cruz, San Clemente. MAP to Forster Ranch Park in San Clemente
Highlights:
- Newer equipment at park with pirate theme
- Great for imaginative play with pirate ships, safari jeep, palm trees, and alligators setting the desert island scene
- The rolling log is lots of fun
- Easy to spend all day here – appropriate for all ages
- I’ve seen guys fly model airplanes in the grassy area (fun to watch)
Be Aware:
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Some structures are more appropriate for older children
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One climbing apparatus on the back side of equipment
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AYSO practices (games?) on upper field which can affect parking and increase playground “traffic”
Checklist:
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Play surface is mostly sand with some rubber
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Covered picnic area with cement picnic tables and benches
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Restroom near playground
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Parking very convenient – not far to walk
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Picnic shade, but no park shade
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Can be hot in the summer
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Fencing around half the park to separate it from parking lot
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Awesome link to San Clemente Parks with maps! (Thanks, Connie!)
- Nearest public library: San Clemente Library
Nearby parks:
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We drove from Mission Viejo and it was so worth it..Kept the kids busy for 3 hours..
Pirate Park is HOT, so go during the early am!