Lang Park sets a playful scene featuring “Music of the Spheres” by Nancy Mooslin – the steel rainbow sculptures swirling above this hidden jewel opposite the Montage. Memorialized in a small plaque, Fred Lang was a notable Laguna Beach landscape architect. Originally posted in August 2008. New slideshow in April 2009.
Location: Off Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach directly across the street from the Montage and Treasure Island Park on Wesley. MAP to Lang Park in Laguna Beach
Recommended by: Robin
Highlights:
- Completely fenced in park and playground
- INCREDIBLE ocean view
- Very cool on a hot day since it’s across the street from the Montage Resort. Can be foggy/cooler in mornings.
- Toddler-size play structure has small picnic table built-in for playing “kitchen,” chimes, and an fun ocean accents – completely shaded structure
- Older kid structure also shaded and near amphitheater steps
- Swings for all ages
- Expansive grass area for playing/flying kites
- Also half court for basketball and one fenced-in tennis court
Be Aware:
- Small parking lot and metered street parking is very full on weekends in the afternoon due to being across from the beach and Montage
- Very nice woman (regular) and her grocery cart typically here in the morning/early afternoon hours during the weekdays
Checklist:
- Street parking is metered and full on prime beach visiting times. Shares parking lot with private preschool and Lang Community Center.
- Bark under swings / Recycled rubber and sand under structures
- Typical beach bathrooms, nothing fancy
- Usually shade covering the bench and most of both play structures. No shade on picnic tables or swings. Nice shade under sycamore planter.
- Very easy to supervise multiple kids
- 3 picnic tables and 1 bench, but amphitheater seating around older child play structure 3 levels deep
- Albertson’s across Wesley for drinks or lunch. Ruby’s Diner up the street for fun kid dining.
