OC Parks opened Crawford Canyon Park with a ribbon-cutting today. Nestled where Newport Boulevard meets Crawford Canyon Road in North Tustin, the new 2.5-acre park was planned with the community’s voice in mind and officially unveiled for families, walkers, and neighbors to enjoy. Two nature-themed playgrounds, exercise stations, picnic tables, a quarter-mile paved loop, ADA parking, and improved sidewalks make it easy to stroll over and spend an afternoon. Supervisor Donald P. Wagner called it an inviting, walkable space for making memories, and judging by the kids testing swings and neighbors trading smiles, that’s exactly what it’s already doing.
The park landscaping leans local and sensible — coast live oaks, western sycamores, and California pepper trees, plus drought-tolerant plantings that fit this climate and keep maintenance low. Thoughtful touches like water fountains, benches, and accessible parking make it useful for everyone, while the paved loop provides a safe, manageable circuit for runners and strollers. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in fall and winter, and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in spring and summer. Bring a blanket, a frisbee, or a friend — Crawford Canyon Park is open and ready to be part of your neighborhood.