Parks Gallery & Amenities

The City of Dana Point has 23 beautiful parks available for use by the public. You are welcome to utilize the City’s parks without charge or reservation, on first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to use a City park for such events as a wedding, large group picnic or gathering, please call (949) 248-3530 or email Sue Bonas, Administrative Aide.  

To view specific directions to the following park locations, please click on the highlighted addresses. If you would like a one page map of the park locations and amenities click here.   

BLUFF TOP TRAIL – Access available at Violet Lantern and El Camino Capistrano or Amber Lantern and Santa Clara

• Benches
• Bridge
• Ocean View

CHLOE LUKE OVERLOOK - Camino Capistrano at Camino De La Estrella

• Bench
• Ocean View

CREEKSIDE PARK - 25743 Stonehill Drive

• Benches
• Basketball (½ Court)
• Dog Fun Zone
• Drinking Fountain
• Path Lighting
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Restroom

CRYSTAL COVE PARK - 25044 Via Elevado

• Benches
• Dog Fun Zone
• Ocean View
• Path Lighting

DANA CREST PARK - 24451 Josiah Drive

• BBQ
• Basketball Court
• Benches
• Drinking Fountain
• Path Lighting
• Picnic Tables
• Playground

DANA WOODS PARK - 24900 Dana Woods

• BBQ
• Picnic Tables
• Six Bridges

DEL OBISPO PARK - 34052 Del Obispo St.

• Baseball Fields
• Basketball Court
• Drinking Fountain
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Restroom
• Tennis Courts

HARRY OTSUBO COMMUNITY GARDENS - 24800 Stonehill Drive

• Community Garden Plots
• Ocean View
• Path Lighting

HERITAGE PARK - 34400 Old Golden Lantern

• Benches
• Dog Fun Zone
• Ocean View
• Path Lighting
• Wedding Ceremony Site

LANTERN BAY PARK - 25111 Park Lantern Road

• Basketball Court
• BBQ’s
• Ocean View
• Path Lighting
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Restroom
• Wedding Ceremony Site

LANTERN VILLAGE COMMUNITY PARK - La Cresta at Violet Lantern

• Benches
• Path Lighting
• Rose Garden
• Walking Path

LA PLAZA PARK - Pacific Coast Highway north of Golden Lantern

• Picnic Tables
• Park Lighting

LOUISE LEYDEN PARK - Dana Bluff West and Via Verde

• Benches
• Ocean View
• Drinking Fountain
• Path Lighting

PALISADES GAZEBO - 26401 Palisades Drive

• Benches
• Ocean View
• Park Lighting
• Wedding Site

PINES PARK - 34941 Camino Capistrano

• BBQ’s
• Benches
• Drinking Fountain
• Ocean View
• Path Lighting
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Wedding Ceremony Site

SAMPSON OVERVIEW GAZEBO -  Blue Lantern and Santa Clara

• Benches
• Lighting
• Ocean View
• Wedding Ceremony Site

SEA TERRACE PARK - Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road

• Benches
• Ocean View
• Path Lighting
• Picnic Tables

SEA VIEW PARK - 25262 Manzanita

• Benches
• Ocean View
• Path Lighting
• Playground

SHIPWRECK PARK - 33972 Golden Lantern

• Benches
• Drinking Fountain
• Playground

SUNSET PARK - 33345 Calle Naranja

• BBQ
• Benches
• Drinking Fountain
• Park Lighting
• Picnic Tables
• Restroom

SYCAMORE CREEK TRAIL - Del Obispo and Quail Run

 

STRAND VISTA PARK - Selva Road & Pacific Coast Highway

• Benches
• Drinking Fountain
• Restroom
• Trails 

THUNDERBIRD PARK - 33422 Ocean Hill Drive

• Basketball Court
• BBQ
• Benches
• Drinking Fountain
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Restroom