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Sand Free Parks in Orange County

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I had another post planned for this Friday, but I had a really nice request for Sand Free Parks in Orange County come into my inbox last night: “I am looking for parks that don’t have bark chips or sand. I would prefer the rubber padded flooring. My granddaughter is autistic and due to the [...]

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Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda: Accessible Playground for All Pirates and Knights

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Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda was destroyed in the fires of 2008. It wowed me from the first time I drove by to check out the construction.  They definitely went above and beyond with the new play structures and surrounding area. I could see the ship’s mast in the distance, and the flags on [...]

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San Clemente Beach Trail and North Beach Playground: It Doesn’t Get Better Than This

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North Beach in San Clemente meets all the requirements of requests from our site’s page on Facebook. It’s so much fun for us to have all of you help us build the site with info you actually WANT! Every time I go to North Beach, I have the it-just-doesn’t-get-better-than-this feeling (except when it’s crowded). Although [...]

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Pitcher Park in Orange: For Fairy Fun and A Foot Pedal Fountain

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Pitcher Park in Orange is a welcoming corner park filled with lush gardens, fruiting trees, and a relaxing picnic area. It’s also a historical treasure and home to Pixies in the Park – A Fairy Party. I first read about this wonderful party last year on the Tiny Oranges blog written by my friend, Jennifer. [...]

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Newport Coast Parks: Binoculars NOT Optional at Canyon Watch and Harbor Watch Pocket Parks

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My favorite Newport Coast parks are called Canyon Watch and Harbor Watch. These separate, but similar parks, sit along San Joaquin Hills Drive looking like nothing more than a scenic viewpoint from the street. Take the time to stop and stroll. You’ll see incredible views of the canyon and Newport Harbor. You’ll see Catalina Island. [...]

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