Ladera Ranch is a master-planned community and census-designated place located in south Orange County, California, just outside the city limits of San Juan Capistrano, Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo. It had a population of 26,170 in 2020.

Founders Park is the largest park in Ladera Ranch with twelve acres of room for kids to run around. This park has lots of amenities including an inclusive playground equipment (ages 5-12), four (4) picnic areas, overhang with four (4) tables and four (4) BBQs, a gazebo with two (2) picnic tables, and two (2) sand volleyball courts.

The Arroyo Trabuco Trail is a 26.4 kilometer popular rugged hiking and biking trail located in Ladera Ranch, California. The trail stretches for approximately 6 miles and is accessible year-round. It is situated in the Arroyo Trabuco, a natural watercourse that runs through Orange County.