Laguna Niguel is the first city in California to be a master-planned community, and the easy-going environment with a relaxing coastal climate seems to agree whole-heartedly. From the country club to trails around the city to amazing comfort food, there’s always something to do at Laguna Niguel. One of the most popular activities, however, is visiting the city’s beautiful parks. After all, a day spent breathing fresh air is medicine we all need from time to time. Here are our favorite parks in Laguna Niguel!

Crown Valley Park

Parks are all about community, and a good park in a master-planned community should certainly reflect this. Crown Valley Park is a fantastic example. The city’s recreational events and programs are concentrated here, attracting hundreds of thousands of people every year. Activities for visitors of all ages are happening all year long.

Catch a summer concert at the newly renovated amphitheater, cool off in the sprayground next to the park playground, or splash around in the outdoor pool. There will always be something to do at Crown Valley Park!

Niguel Botanical Preserve

Technically located inside Crown Valley Park, as pretty big botanical fans ourselves, we consider the Niguel Botanical Preserve to be deserving of its own spot on this list. In their own words, “the purpose of the Niguel Botanical Preserve is to display garden-worthy plants appropriate to the Southern California region, collected from five areas of the world with similar Mediterranean climates.”

From Australia to Chile and South Africa, there are a variety of plants that you can grow and show-off in your very own garden, and the Niguel Botanical Preserve is your perfect guide to do so. Besides, the Preserve is home to a neat little path that can take you through the fauna and let you explore all of the wonderful colors. Garden nerds rejoice!

Laguna Niguel Regional Park

Last but certainly not least, Laguna Niguel Regional Park surrounds a beautiful 44-acre lake that is regularly stocked and ready for fishing. Picnic shelters and some of the region’s best hiking trails are readily accessible, as well as an amphitheater, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, volleyball and tennis courts, and even an area specifically designated to model gliders. Laguna Niguel Regional Park is the perfect spot to plan your day-at-the-park all year round.

With spots like these, it’s always easy to take a day out of your week and spend some time soaking in some sunlight and enjoying the refreshing breeze. Having such easy access to so many wonderful parks is one of the things we love most about Laguna Niguel, after all. Did we miss your favorite park in the city? Do let us know!