Linda Lane Park a beach, fitness, playground lover's paradise

This is part of a series of articles by local writers commissioned by the San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission about city parks, beaches and trails.

Linda Lane Park's new playground equipment was installed in the spring.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC SWARTZ

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Surfers, swimmers and sunbathers covet Linda Lane Park's beach access. Exercise enthusiasts use it to access the San Clemente Coastal Trail, while families enjoy its green space for relaxing, picnicking and playing games.

Younger children are delighted by the park's new playground equipment, with its ocean-blue theme and multiple slides.

The park, just north of the San Clemente Pier at 400 Linda Lane, has a low slope that offers visitors a magnificent ocean view.

"I like this park because it has so many things to do there," Rodrigo Ramirez, 12, wrote in his entry for a city of San Clemente essay contest. "First you can walk on the beach, then go to the park and play on the fun playground. You can also have a picnic and a barbecue at this park."

Linda Lane Park has four picnic tables, barbecues, multiple benches and a drinking fountain. There are no sports fields and no restrooms. Restrooms are on the beach, about a five-minute walk from the park.

There is metered street and lot parking for $1.50 per hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dogs are not allowed, but dog owners may access the beach trail at the beach end of Linda Lane.

Linda Lane Park is one of San Clemente's oldest parks, but its whimsical and colorful playground equipment was installed this past spring. The playground offers rubberized and sand surfaces, large and small play apparatus, swings and a jungle gym.

"Linda Lane is my favorite park because it has a new slide," Emily Anderson, 5, wrote in her essay.

To reach Linda Lane Park, take Avenida Palizada toward the ocean from El Camino Real. Turn right on Encino Lane, then keep to the right down to the park.