Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point is an awesome park for climbers. I love that the big kid equipment is safely enclosed so even little kids can wander around.
Location:From Golden Lantern, turn onto Acapulco near Dana Hills High School. Make a right on Elisa, left on Santiago. Address: 33093 Santiago Drive, Dana Point, CA. MAP to Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point
Highlights:
- Lots of shade and ocean breezes for hot summer days
- Tables near play place make it great for birthday parties
- Offers play opportunites for all ages and even the “high” areas are adequately protected to prevent falls
- One large structure for older kids with lots of slides and ladders with a nearby climbing rock
- Smaller kids have their own boulders to climb, plus swings and music center to play bongos
- Field nearby for kicking a soccer ball around or playing catch
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One of the few play areas with nearby fenced dog park
Be Aware:
- Climbing rock and large arch ladder on big play structure need extra supervision
- If kids run to far end of the park you may lose sight of them
- Prepare your child for the presence of dogs at nearby enclosure if they have any phobia
Checklist:
- Play surface is sand under the large play structure and big kid swings
- Play surface is recycled rubber tires directly under large climbing rock, on little kid playground, and under baby swings
- Drinking fountains
- Unisex restrooms right near playground (nothing fancy)
- 4 picnic tables right on playground and others scattered throughout park
- Large shade trees
- Parking on neighborhood street — no official parking lot
- The City of Dana Point has a photo gallery of their parks online
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