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Aliso Viejo Walk: Stroll from Foxborough Park to Hillview Park

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A nice Aliso Viejo walk takes you along the Aliso Creek bike/hiking trail paralleling Alicia Parkway from Foxborough Park to Hillview Park.  These two parks weren’t on my radar because there are no playgrounds at either (and no bathrooms!).  However, they are perfect for a brisk walk outdoors with kids in a jogging stroller. Location: [...]

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How to Find Parks with Baby Swings

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I always have parents wanting to know how to find parks with baby swings.  And some who need TWO baby swings for twins!  So this short post is for all of you. Where to check for baby swings on FunOrangeCountyParks.com: I’m not sure if I’ve done it for every post over the last 4 years, [...]

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Camp Quick, Camp Local

Camping at Caspers

Mr. Play Parks spends long hours at his office and yearns to get outdoors on the weekends. Our day trips aren’t really enough for a guy who spent a childhood camping for family vacations.  I’m always up for an adventure, so we decided to test out Caspers Wilderness Park campground for camping local.  If you [...]

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Adventure City: The Other Anaheim Theme Park

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Adventure City in Anaheim is a ton of fun for young kids that love vehicles of all kinds. With a miniature train, airplanes, rescue vehicles and so much more, my four-year old was thrilled from the moment we entered the gates. Minimal lines made it possible to go on rides multiple times without testing anyone’s [...]

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Westridge Park in Aliso Viejo for Shade on Lazy Afternoons

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Westridge Park in Aliso Viejo is one of those parks where I could hang out all day.  Unfortunately, the lack of restrooms makes that an impossibility — but you know what I mean.  The kids seem happy to dig in the sand and explore the corners of this hidden park. Directions to Westridge Park: From [...]

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