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Carl Thornton Park
1801 W Segerstrom Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, United States
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Review №1

I love this park ! Its Clean, wonderfully taken care of paths, beautiful lake with many species of fowl, kids have slot to do and it appears safe . The Baseball diamonds are spot on !! Yup I will be coming here for years to come ....

Mi
Review №2

I like this park its big enough to walk or ride your bike or even to go for a run. Its lake is full of ducks, turtles and other birds. Theres a playground probably closed right now because of COVID but equally of good size. Grass is nice with enough big trees to cast a nice shade but you will have to fight for it against a goose or duck lol. Only downside if you have kids is the grass is covered in duck poo. Remember if you are planning on feeding the ducks to take some green peas with you. Bread causes their stomach to get swollen. If you have a pet ask the veterinarian what else is healthy for the birds to eat.Enjoy your parks

Ri
Review №3

I dont hate it but I think they get add to it by restoring the restrooms and may be adding more picnic tables and barbecues out there. And maybe stock the Lake with some fish because I havent caught one ever out there since it opened

Ed
Review №4

Well maintained and lots of parking available

Wa
Review №5

Nice. But needs more picnic tables.

Ma
Review №6

The kids playground was absolutely adorable! The poop all over the road was not adorable. My youngest boy has a sensory thing with dirt, so it was hard to keep him from getting poop on his hands. We ended up having to leave. It was a shame because, like I said, the playground itself was cute!

St
Review №7

Lovely place to walk. Beautiful scenery. I love it!

Jo
Review №8

Great place to walk or relax, and do some pushups or yoga.

Cl
Review №9

Park had enough to play on for both my daughters and the other parents were great

Su
Review №10

Great place for a morning walk take the kids even a run

Fr
Review №11

Love this place, ducks and geese roam freely. great play ground with two play areas, swings, and baseball fields!!! Great park!!!

Ed
Review №12

Had a family reunion here a few years back and the whole family had a blast!

La
Review №13

We had a balloon service for a friend that passed today at this park. Thank you.

Da
Review №14

This park was great. Lots of families having a good time and couples taking a walk. My friend and I smoked a lot of cannabis there and we really enjoyed the setting for it. It also smells good, like a park should. As far as parks go, this does all the things I would want it to do.

Ru
Review №15

Has two playgrounds for the kids to play. It is a very nice place to take a walk or run, plus it has love views of the pond.

An
Review №16

Your tax dollars hard at work and being used with incredible efficiency! (No sarcasm at all.)This place is used seven days a week. Locals use it for running, walking, softball, soccer, and more.On the weekends there are families here watching and playing sports with their kids. Great spot.

De
Review №17

They have not updated their information. the one games to get closer to the restroom was not open you had to walk across the field so it is not handicapped accessible.

Dj
Review №18

Nice quiet place in the middle of the city

AL
Review №19

So beautiful and friendly

Be
Review №20

Nice n cool park. Lots of shade trees n space. But not enough benches to sit on. Water was smelling really bad at the edges. Hopefully this can be fixed with our Tax money . G2G. God Bless..All.

Ma
Review №21

I love this place because when a went there I past very fun!!

PA
Review №22

Great place to have fun with the family especially feeding the Ducks for the kids. Free parking, two playgrounds, a river, and basketball courts!

Ja
Review №23

Nice and relaxing park. I go there to walk and exercise. Safe area with the public always returning. 2 sets of children playgrounds. I recommend.

R
Review №24

Great grass.

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Review №25

This park was very nice and peaceful. Perfect for picnics and family time. Cant wait to go there again!

Al
Review №26

Beautiful big park. God is Goodq

Mo
Review №27

One of my favorite parks here!! The parking space has been closed for a few days until now for construction. But there are many near by street parking

Al
Review №28

Great park. There are always kids there. But there are no lights at the park.

Pa
Review №29

Nice park,

Ed
Review №30

Great fishing and great play area for the kids

Ci
Review №31

My grand daughter plays softball here. Great park.

Vi
Review №32

Good my daughters enjoy plying with the ducks

Ra
Review №33

Came to watch softball at the fields and was pleasantly surprised with the lake!

Re
Review №34

In the morning before the softball games

Fe
Review №35

BEAUTIFUL PLACE POR ALL THE FAMILY

G
Review №36

10yrs and counting for Easter. Same spot every yr. Good shade and clean grass area. Need more restrooms to accomodate holiday crowds. SAME thing to most parks in the city of S A

Ni
Review №37

Nice botanical garden, beatifull views, kids playground and open and clean restrooms!!!!!

Je
Review №38

Good park

Me
Review №39

I have been going to this park consistently for 2 years and it has so much potential to be great unfortunately it is poorly maintained. They have people tending to the lawns all morning every morning but the bathrooms are honestly despicable. There has never been any soap so I bring my hand sanitizer and don’t touch anything. There have been many incidents of druggies doing absolutely bizzare things in the bathrooms and in the park and a man was found living in the store unit next to the bathrooms. Also the duck poop will be all over your shoes. If they improved their bathrooms, added a trash can in there maybe so people didn’t throw diapers, pads, etc all over the floor then it would be great

Ni
Review №40

Nice place to relax, walk and play with dogs

Ca
Review №41

Beautiful lake area close to parking although @ night the lighting is limited

Im
Review №42

New playground equipment near the pond. There are a lot of ducks and nice trails. Im rating it three stars because there have been homeless people moving in and making a mess. There has also been a lot of tagging but park services have been great at cleaning up when I call in. I would not go to the playground that is further in, seems to be a hangout for people that are up to no good.

Yo
Review №43

Nice place too walk with kids and dogs

St
Review №44

Nice spot. Needs peoples help to keep our parks beautiful. Older park needs upkeep. Has nice trails for walking places to lay down and sit to enjoy day.

Da
Review №45

Great place to hang out with family or even walk around with friends. It has a playground, baseball field, small walking trial and a good amount of space to play soccer. The neighborhood is soso safe. I know there have been some bad news here, but it is safe during park hours.

Gu
Review №46

Really should be 3 stars but the playground is pretty good. Walking path has little shade and grass is usually dry. Like is fine and cool if you like feeding ducks. Parking on the weekend can be really tough because of teams using baseball fields and the lot is small. Park has its fair share of shady dudes smoking weed and drinking 40s during school hours because why not.

Pa
Review №47

The park is full of bird poop everywhere and the area where the basketball court is there graffiti everywhere and playground is very outdated and pond water is very murky.

Re
Review №48

Great place for games and family time. Lake for with ducks and good size playgrounds.

Pe
Review №49

I drive by this park one time a week, seems a good place to meet for a picnic or just a walk to get some exercise.

Su
Review №50

Very spacious. Lots of things kids can play with. My kids enjoyed it.

Ma
Review №51

Lake grills ducks bball big bbq

Sa
Review №52

Really nice park to walk around and enjoy nature!

Jo
Review №53

I really like the trail and the addition to some wildlife descriptions. Ive seen a few of the animals on the photos.

Ga
Review №54

Good park for runs and walking yours dogs,3 playgrounds, and even a bonfire pit

Ed
Review №55

Its nice. Two playgrounds and a lake

H.
Review №56

This park is great

Ri
Review №57

Nice spot to take a quick break in the afternoon

Da
Review №58

I really love this park. Its big, has a lot of trees, and a pond with ducks. The playground is big and pretty impressive: theres even a climbing wall. Theres a parking lot, but it can get packed on holidays. There are people taking a walk, doing yoga and meditating, playing with kites and balls, BBQing and having great time. I really recommend this park for a pleasant afternoon with your friends and family.

Du
Review №59

Great park to walk around to ease the stress of life.

Da
Review №60

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Ch
Review №61

Loved the turtles in the pond, the rest of the park needs some serious tlc.

Mi
Review №62

Clean and very beautiful, kids enjoyed the playground.

Sa
Review №63

Clean and safe! As a single-mother of 2 very energetic and active boys, finding a park that provides enough stimulation and space to thoroughly exhaust both of my boys (and myself) can be challenging. This park provides (2) softball fields, a pond, a running trail accompanied w/exercise stations, (2) possibly (3) playgrounds and lots of running space! My only complaint is that parking can be tough during busy park hours.

36
Review №64

Best Soccer area ever the best area

Ja
Review №65

Basic suburban park with a little man made pond as a bonus

Ju
Review №66

Burger wasnt cooked well, guacamole burger look like a McDonalds chicken sandwich...

Al
Review №67

Nice park to run or walk at, has preset trails made for this or to take a nature walk. Playground for kids, picnic areas and grassy areas for soccer and baseball plus a small lake with ducks! Lots of parking as well

Kr
Review №68

Nice park bathrooms are disgusting though.

Ce
Review №69

This park was my walking routine but now it get dark at 5pm and theres no light!

Se
Review №70

This place has a lake that has plenty of fish to catch on it.

Lu
Review №71

Great place to go on a sunny day enjoy nature and feed the ducks

Op
Review №72

Great place to run or practice recreational sports..

Ma
Review №73

Nice park, large area to play and clean.

Se
Review №74

Coukd be better. Pond is dirty.

A.
Review №75

Hidden gem in OC

Da
Review №76

This park has really upgraded their playground. Great to take your children to and great spot for picnics as it has a very spacious grass field. Good for biking too.

St
Review №77

This park was probably an awesome park when it was first opened. Now, however, it has a neglected or undermaintained feel.We came for a softball game and my daughter needed to use the restroom. I couldnt take her to the gents because the toilet seat has been broken or removed. Additionally, there were no sanitary seat covers or toilet paper. One of the team moms was kind enough to take her to the ladies, where there was a seat to sit on at least.The style of the woodwork on the buildings is something I would like, but there is an incredible amount of termite damage. The structures are going to need a lot of rework soon to keep them from being condemned.The playground is a well designed modern playground which is metal so no concern with termite damage. It is unclear whether the torn caution tape tied to the playground in multiple places was part of a prank, or perhaps a construction project that wasnt properly cleaned up after.The grounds were very pretty, though the water level in the pond was very low. The geese flying around gave the park a nice character.Overall, I think this park has a lot of potential to be something special again, but needs a fair amount of investment to get there.

Mo
Review №78

Great place to bring your kids.

Ma
Review №79

Nice park to go for a walk, jog, or to just relax and enjoy nature. You will lots of birds, turtles, and other animals. There are playgrounds for kids to enjoy. On the northeast corner you will find the Kiwanis Playground.

wi
Review №80

I normally love this park, but tonight a cop came and drove across the grass with loudspeaker and megaphone saying the park was closed. 11:23pm on a Friday night -__-

To
Review №81

Love it its always clean.

Mi
Review №82

If your going there to fish, dont!

Br
Review №83

Plenty of parking and a snack shack with fresh hot dogs, hamburgers and delicious chili fries!

Jh
Review №84

Great place and comfortable wildlife area!

Ja
Review №85

Love this park because it has 2 playgrounds, theyre a bit far apart but very nice. 1 of the playgrounds are castles and boats. It also has a nice trail to exercise.

De
Review №86

Wide open spaces and zillions of creepy geese

An
Review №87

Its a good playground and a nasty little algae filled lake where you can, you know, look at the ducks and stuff.

Ho
Review №88

Great place to get close to nature and the middle of the city...Enjoy...

Gi
Review №89

My daughters and I visit the park often. There are two big playgrounds and a lake in the middle of the park. The only negative is the graffiti on the playground

Ch
Review №90

They have cleaned up this park a lot. Every time I have gone there I have seen sketchy people. Its a nice park though just be aware of your surroundings. :)

Ja
Review №91

Beautiful park, but bad smell from the pool and ducks.

Ma
Review №92

Fun to take the kids

jo
Review №93

Nice place to chill but before 2pm or after 6pm school kids coming out.

Al
Review №94

Nice park for sports and family!!

Me
Review №95

Good Park to walk your dog and be with your family

Tw
Review №96

Good place to take the kids with a pond thats always full of ducks. But with that said the walk ways are full of poop -_-

Va
Review №97

Nice and clean small park.

Fr
Review №98

It was a great day. With my family...

we
Review №99

The pond water is extremely dirty and i usually empty af.

Ja
Review №100

Great if you want to exercise, also to bring your kids, they have a nice playground. Love the lake.

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  • Address:1801 W Segerstrom Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, United States
  • Site:https://santa-ana.org/parks/parks-and-facilities/thornton-park
  • Phone:+1 714-571-4200
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:5am–11pm
  • Tuesday:5am–11pm
  • Wednesday:5am–11pm
  • Thursday:5am–11pm
  • Friday:5am–11pm
  • Saturday:5am–11pm
  • Sunday:5am–11pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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