Tierra Grande Park, also known as Red Barn Park, is located in Talega which is a planned community in the foothills of San Clemente featuring “acres and acres devoted to private and public parks.” Where is Talega exactly? Take the I-5 to San Clemente, follow Avenida Vista Hermosa or Avenida Pico east. You’ll find a California kid’s paradise surrounded by million dollar homes and natural landscaping: oaks, chapparal, sycamores for shade, and every kind of sports field/court imaginable.
Location: Tierra Grande Park is at the top of the development. From Avenida Vista Hermosa, turn onto Avenida Talega near the Talega Ralphs Center. Drive into the development until the road reaches Camino Tierra Grande. Turn left on Camino Tierra Grande and left onto Via Garona/parking lot. MAP to Tierra Grande Park in San Clemente
Recommended by: Connie
Highlights:
- Farm theme complete with corral, tractor truck, and ride-on farm animals
- HUGE covered picnic area with seating for more than 100, includes 2 outdoor sinks and grills
- Kids love the wood bridges and tunnels
- 6 big kid swings and 2 baby swings
- Small grass hill right off playground good for rolling and reclining to watch the clouds go by
- Bike path all the way around park
Be Aware:
- A local mom (thanks, Mary!) told me slides get hot in the summer
- Red Barn has plenty of spots for adults to bump their heads – so keep an eye out for bars and ledges above you
- Just a few of the regular drop-off areas for the little ones – fire poles and ladders with open access for toddlers to fall
- Bathroom stalls do not have doors
Checklist:
- Dedicated parking lot with plenty of spots
- Play surface is sand and recycled rubber
- Bathrooms are open air style with unprotected skylights and stainless steel toilets – no paper towels
- Covered picnic area for shade, plus plenty of young sycamores surrounding playground
- Really nice benches for viewing the kids – and a curb all the way around the perimeter
- Definitely bring a lunch to this park to enjoy the spacious, shaded picnic area
- Recycle trash bins all around park
- 3 drinking fountains – one near picnic area
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