Parks in Laguna Beach

City parks at a glance

The city’s park list names about a dozen parks plus a few recreation facilities, from small neighborhood playgrounds to the bluff-top lawn at Heisler Park. Three rules apply almost everywhere. City parks close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Use is first come, first served, because the city does not reserve or rent parks or barbecue facilities. Dogs stay on a leash unless you are in a designated dog area.

For the open land behind town, see the hiking guide. This page covers the city’s own parks.

Parks above the ocean

Heisler Park

The city lists Heisler Park at 375 Cliff Drive, with picnic tables, five barbecues and restrooms. The Coastal Commission describes a bluff-top park with views, paths to the beach and metered parking. The Heisler Park page covers the shoreline below it.

Crescent Bay Point Park

At the end of Crescent Bay Drive, this park sits on a bluff and gives panoramic ocean views, according to the city. The Coastal Commission calls it an overlook with no beach access and on-street parking. It is open 5 a.m. to midnight, longer than other city parks.

Treasure Island Park

The Coastal Commission lists a landscaped park above the beach with ramps down to the sand, restrooms, a picnic area and a parking structure on Wesley Drive that charges a fee. See the Treasure Island beach page for parking and tide pool rules.

Main Beach Park

The park is at Broadway and Coast Highway, beside Main Beach. The city lists two half basketball courts, four sand volleyball courts, a playground and restrooms. A boardwalk runs the length of the beach.

Parks inland and on the ridge

Alta Laguna Park

On the Top of the World ridge at 3300 Alta Laguna Drive, with four tennis courts, six pickleball courts, a half basketball court, a playground, restrooms and a soccer field. The wilderness trails start nearby, and the Top of the World page explains them.

Moulton Meadows Park

The city lists this park at Balboa and Capistrano avenues with two lit tennis courts, a fitness circuit, barbecues, a playground, a soccer field and a hiking trailhead. It also gives access to a paved fire road between the Arch Beach Heights and Top of the World neighborhoods. Dogs must stay on a leash except in the new fenced dog play area.

Bluebird Park and Lang Park

Bluebird Park, at 772 Cress Street, has a playground, three barbecues, picnic tables, a half basketball court and restrooms. Lang Park, at 21540 Wesley Drive, has a soccer field, a dual-line tennis court with three pickleball courts, a half basketball court, a playground and restrooms.

Other city parks

The city also lists Riddle Field Park at 555 Hillcrest Drive with a baseball field, Wilcoxen Park on Treetop Lane, South Laguna Village Green at Catalina and Monterey, and Aliso Beach Park at 31131 South Coast Highway.

Rules worth knowing

• Bicycles: city code makes it unlawful to operate a bicycle in any city park, on a sidewalk or on the Main Beach Boardwalk. The biking page covers where to ride.
• Dogs: the Laguna Beach Dog Park is at 20672 Laguna Canyon Road and closes every Wednesday for maintenance.
• Beaches: city beaches are open 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., and summer dog hours run June 15 to September 10.
• Permits: weddings and filming on city property need a permit.
• Hours: restrooms are open from dawn to dusk.

Looking for views at day’s end? The sunset spots page lists the parks that face the water.

Using the parks

A few practical points apply across the list. Restrooms close at dusk, so plan an evening picnic around that. Barbecues are first come, first served and listed at Heisler Park, Bluebird Park, Moulton Meadows Park and South Laguna Village Green. The Coastal Commission lists Heisler Park and Treasure Island Park as stroller-friendly, and Moulton Meadows Park has a paved walking path with workout equipment, according to the city. If you want a longer walk than any city park offers, the hiking guide covers the wilderness trails.