1 / 2McLaren Redwood Playground
📍 McLaren Park, CA
Newly renovated playground designed for ages 5-12 with a smaller section for younger kids. Features rope courses, multiple swings, a tall slide, and a short slide - all set among redwood trees in McLaren Park.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for kids ages 2-12, with clearly separated equipment for different age groups. The redwood canopy provides natural shade and an immersive outdoor feel. Families with kids across a wide age range can all find something engaging here. The single-stall restroom can back up during busy visits.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Harold Cadacio
6 months ago
“Newly renovated park is great. It's designed for 5 to 12 yrs old. Though they have a small slide for little kids and a tall and long slide for the older ones. They have a couple of swings and some ropes courses. The real draw here is the setting: surrounded by redwood trees up the hill and a big open sky view down the hill. The numerous hiking trails in the vicinity are a wonderful addition. The playground's design is also exceptionally well-considered, which greatly assists our children in challenging themselves.”
Natalie Stephany
a year ago
“I wish it had more than just one stall for the bathroom. Overall at least it has a bathroom compared to the new stern grove playground which does not. The playground itself is really nice!”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
McLaren Redwood Playground sits inside McLaren Park surrounded by towering redwood trees, giving it a distinctive setting unlike most urban playgrounds. The recent renovation added rope courses, dual swings, a tall long slide for older kids, and a smaller slide for toddlers. A restroom is on-site - a genuine advantage over nearby playgrounds that lack facilities. The open grassy area beside the structures gives kids room to run freely between climbing sessions.
