Acorn Park

Great little park. Has everything you need, shade, sand, swings, tunnels, benches and grills, big grass fields, close parking and ample, water, and fun. Just be safe driving near a school.

Parking sucks, and it’s close to the parking lot, my kid (almost 3) kept trying to go in the lot. But good park, fun toys for my tot

One of my favorite parks in the area. 3 distinct play areas connected by nature. Some shaded areas, large grassy areas near play areas for picnic, etc. and tables. Great place for a nature treasure hunt, and has a short trail.

My kiddos love this park! Located next to Oak Grove Elementary on Sanborn in Aliso Viejo, It is around the corner from our house and it is very quiet and clean. The park has a cute woodland theme with several lots for kids of all sizes.
The ground is not made of rubber, but sand with plenty of swings for babies to big kids, rock climbing, lots of slides, monkey bars, and a rope canopy they can climb as well. The equipment looks only less than a couple years old. There’s also a plenty of canopies and trees for shade.
There’s about 4 – 5 benches for picnics and parties, lots of grassy area, and benches. There’s also a restroom nearby.
Parking is also quite easy as there’s plenty of spaces and it is next to an elementary school and people usually park there during the weekends. There’s plenty of street parking as well.
A cute stairway can be found on Sanborn, just south of Key Largo Street, that will lead you down to the park. My daughter prefers running down the man made paths on the hill next to the steps.
PET FRIENDLY! People would bring their dogs and kids to play here, and there’s a doggy bag dispenser located next to the parking lot by school.
Bring the kids and your doggies, this park is cute and fun!

Very modern equipment for kids to play on. My little guy always has a good time here.
Not too many people are here when we come by, usually evenings. I think this park is probably more suited for mid day playtime. It is kind of nestled in a corner at the bottom of a hill with lots of tall trees all around and mesh canopies over the play areas. It would be nice and shady during the day.

What a great little park! As a father of a young toddler, you begin to notice aspects of public parks that are ideal for both the parent and child. This park has benches for parents to sit on while they watch their kids, picnic tables, play structures for both younger and older kids, a vast meadow that acts like an unofficial dog park for the locals, and above all else, plenty of shade provided by large deciduous (broad-​leaf) trees.
I’m a huge fan of shade because it protects you from the Sun’s rays and heat. It also cools down the play structures. There is limited parking in the lot, but if you boldly park in the adjacent school’s lot, there is plenty. Also, I’ve seen plenty of people park along the street.

Great park! Even has a campground style restroom. Super important. It was recently (²⁰¹¹⁄₂₀₁₂) remodeled and is fancy pants! Play ground for little and big guys. Plenty of bench space and grass. Even an area for dogs just behind it. Really beautiful landscaping. Only qualm I have at all is there isn’t any sidewalk for skating, biking, etc. Small space tho

My kids loved the rope jungle gym

The big slides are gone):

Great decent sized park. Even has a see-​saw! (when’s the last time you have seen one of those at a park?) Next to an elementary school. It has sand and two playground areas. Lots of climbing, swings and fun stuff. Next to that area a tree lining separates it and the school by a green belt. Many people use this as a neighborhood dog park. It’s a great location and the parking lot at the school is available on the weekends.