This year I am focusing on parks in the Valencia area for my reviews. Next up on our list is just down the street from Valencia Heritage Park, which was my last review. It is an often overlooked park. Bridgeport Park is located right near Bridgeport Elementary.  It provides a lot of grass and there are several walking paths that pass through the park. This is not a playground we usually go to, as Heritage Park is right nearby and technically closer to our home in Castaic.  However, it is in the middle of Bridgeport and is within walking distance for all those that live in the neighborhood.

Bridgeport Park offers a well shaded play structure. However, there is little seating nearby. The play structure is best for children 4 years and older. It is a small play structure and can get crowded when many kids are present and there aren’t any swings. Be aware that parking becomes a problem on Saturdays due to sports.  Continue reading the detailed review of Bridgeport Park for more insights and information.

The Basics

Bridgeport Park was dedicated in 2000. It is located next to Bridgeport Elementary adjacent to the Bridgeport housing development. It is within walking distance for anyone living in the development. There are a quite a few sit down and fast food restaurants nearby if you want to grab lunch or dinner before or after you go. There are walking paths that cross through the park as well. There are 2 separate parking lots. Next to the parking lot is a small drought-resistant botanical garden.

Amenities

Bridgeport Park offers a baseball diamond.

Location

23521 Bridgeport Ln. Santa Clarita, CA 91355

The Good Stuff

Bridgeport Park is well shaded with a wide canopy over the play structure.  There is a lot of green space. Many people bring their dogs for walks here, and there are walking paths throughout the park. The play structure offers a couple less common components. Several fast food and sit-down restaurants are nearby to grab a bite before or after playing. A local shopping center is just down the street if your kids need a break while running errands.  Just down the street is the Bridgeport Marketplace with a pond where you can cheerios to feed the local duck and goose population.

The Drawbacks

While the play structure here has a good variety, it is pretty small. If a lot of kids are playing here at the same time, it will get crowded quickly. It is also not the best for really young children. The slides are tall and the handle based monkey bars are advanced.  Seating is very limited near the play structure.

The Play Structure

The play structure has 2 slides: 1 bumpy and 1 that is curved.  The bumpy slide does slow your child down quite a bit, and my daughter got stuck a couple of times.  There is a short set of stairs to get up onto to play structure, as well as a few more stairs to get to the slide.  Another way to get up onto the structure is the arched ladder.

There is a set of monkey bars that are a bit different. These monkey bars are single handles only wide enough for one hand that are suspended on chains. The path they take is a curved, so it isn’t a straight shot. This is great for you advance monkey bar kids who need to work on only placing 1 hand on each rung. The journey from the end of the monkey bars to the slide crosses a curved rung bridge.

There is a fireman’s pole, which a lot of kids love to slide down. There is a “gymnastics bar” next to the ladder for the monkey bars. It’s a horizontal bar that kids used to sit on and spin around and hang from. These 2 features add a little extra fun to the play structure.

Insights for Parents

Bridgeport Park is not the best for those new to climbing. It’s better for preschoolers and older ( 4 years and up). The play structure is pretty small with only a few elements. However, I love the handle based monkey bars that are a bit more challenging, and the fireman’s pole.  This park is pretty busy during sports seasons, especially on Saturdays. Local sports use the baseball diamond and soccer fields.

A Physical Therapy Perspective

Bridgeport Park isn’t the best for toddlers and new walkers. The elements are a bit too challenging. The Fireman’s pole and the handle based monkey bars offer unique or hard to find challenges from other parks in the area. With the wide grassy expanse, it is great for working on running or kicking around a soccer ball. For those living nearby, it connects to the walkways through the Bridgeport neighborhood and can be a great break while taking your kids for a walk.

Parks Nearby in the Valencia, CA Area

Read our review of  Valencia Heritage Park (1.2 miles away).

Read our review of Central Park (2 miles away).

Read our review of Summit Park (2.4 miles away).

Circle J Ranch (3.3 miles)

Valencia Glen Park (3.5 miles)

Valencia Meadows Park (3.6 miles)

West Creek Park (3.9 miles away)

Almendra Park (4 miles)

Old Orchard Park (5.3 miles)

Resources

See the City’s website for their listing of amenities and location.

Need an Outlet in Bad Weather?

Beat the heat or prevent the drain on rainy days when the park is not the best option. Bring your child into one of our Fitness and Exercise Classes.