Santiago Playground

Santa Ana finally got a solid new playground worth the trip, and Santiago Playground is delivering. Kids 3 and up are well covered here — the setup works for the little ones without leaving older kids bored, which isn’t always easy to pull off. It’s an urban spot, so don’t expect wide-open green space, but the play area itself is the draw. Locals have been showing up consistently since it opened, and honestly, the kids’ reactions say everything you need to know.