Carl Thornton Park

Carl Thornton Park is a 32.83-acre city park located near the intersection of Segerstrom Avenue and Bear Street in Santa Ana, California. The park offers a variety of recreational facilities and natural features for visitors to enjoy.

One of the park's notable features is a small lake, which adds to its scenic appeal. The park also includes the George Upton All Access Park, formerly known as the Kiwanis Barrier Free Playground. This playground was designed to be fully accessible, ensuring that children of all abilities can play and explore.

For sports enthusiasts, Carl Thornton Park provides multiple athletic facilities. These include ball diamonds, basketball courts, and multi-purpose fields suitable for activities like soccer. The park also features a fitness court for those looking to exercise outdoors.

Nature lovers can appreciate the park's hiking and exercise trails, as well as open grassy areas. The park's layout includes picnic areas, allowing visitors to enjoy outdoor meals in a pleasant setting.

Carl Thornton Park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The park offers ample parking with 103 stalls available for visitors.