# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Costa Mesa

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Costa Mesa. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 8 listed.

Last updated 2026-09-28, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Angel's Playground at TeWinkle Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/angel-s-playground-at-tewinkle-park-costa-mesa) (playground, Costa Mesa). An accessible play space, and supervised walks by the ponds to look for turtles.
2. [Moon Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/moon-park-playground-costa-mesa) (playground, Costa Mesa). Two play areas and a tire swing, next to a big moon sculpture your kid will want a closer look at.
3. [Wakeham Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/wakeham-park-playground-costa-mesa) (playground, Costa Mesa). A shaded structure for small kids, and a zip track and monkey bars for bigger ones.
4. [Balearic Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/balearic-park-playground-costa-mesa) (playground, Costa Mesa). A neighborhood playground with a hill to run up.
5. [Lions Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/lions-park-playground-costa-mesa) (playground, Costa Mesa). An old jet your kid can pretend to fly, then a big play structure with a swinging zip track.
6. [California Scenario (Noguchi Garden)](https://ourplayday.com/places/california-scenario-noguchi-garden-costa-mesa) (garden, Costa Mesa). A quiet sculpture garden with shapes and water for kids to find.
7. [Goathill Junction Railroad at Fairview Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/goathill-junction-railroad-at-fairview-park-costa-mesa) (park, Costa Mesa). A ride-on miniature train through the park. Short, and the kind of thing a train-obsessed toddler talks about for weeks.
8. [UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art](https://ourplayday.com/places/uc-irvine-langson-orange-county-museum-of-art-costa-mesa) (museum, Costa Mesa). Galleries you can walk at your kid's pace, and art programs for kids when there's one on.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/costa-mesa/playgrounds. All of Costa Mesa: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/costa-mesa