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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – PCH Entrance

September 1, 2010

It was almost a year ago that I posted Bolsa Chica Wetlands. I’d been wanting to explore more of the Ecological Reserve ever since I read this post about it on Alive in Wonderland. Last year, we visited the interpretive center and took a hike to the heron nesting ground. My son was calling it [...]

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Little Cottonwood Park: The Busiest Little Playground Around

August 18, 2010

Little Cottonwood Park in Los Alamitos is super popular. So popular, in fact, that it took me a very long time to get photos without kids! I can see why, too. It’s a great and compact little park with two sizable picnic shelters to shade parents and host parties. Location: From Interstate 405, take the [...]

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Fred Barrera Park: Take a Spin on the Walking Trail or Hang from Loopy Monkey Bars

August 13, 2010

Fred Barrera Park in Orange was dedicated in 2006 in honor of a man who gave many years of service to the City of Orange. A touching plaque at the park details all his endeavors. This small playground with some unusual monkey bars is right up the hill from Serrano Park and around the corner [...]

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Crystal Cove Nature Ramble

August 5, 2010

A Crystal Cove nature ramble is a fun alternative when things are hot inland. On one of the hotter days a few weeks ago, we headed to the coast and just hopped out at the state park to see some nature and cool off. It’s amazing what we spotted on such a short trip. Location: [...]

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Visit the Kids Rock Playground at the Great Park for Shady Mist and Rocky Climbing

August 3, 2010

The Orange County Great Park’s Kids Rock Playground is the toddler area outside the visitor center. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of checking out the view from the balloon, then you’ve seen the plans for this small playground with a local nature theme. Location: Finding the Orange County Great Park entrance is not an [...]

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Serrano Park in Orange: For Sporty Fun and Shaded Picnics

July 30, 2010

Serrano Park in Orange is hidden in a residential neighborhood and comes to us by way of recommendation from Kristi. (Thanks!) It’s a great recommendation, since it’s not even on the map yet. The setting is beautiful with a view – probably out to the ocean on a clear day. Kristi especially noted the path [...]

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Citrus Ranch Park in Tustin: Old Days of Orange Sparkle in Yellow and Green

July 19, 2010

Citrus Ranch Park in Tustin may be the most recommended park in the short history of our site. It’s opening back in February was eagerly awaited by many, since the playground was finished and visible long before the park opened. Location: Exit Interstate 5 at Jamboree (Tustin Marketplace – the mega shopping area with mega [...]

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Springacre Park in Irvine: Plot a Pirate Adventure or Play on the Lawn

July 13, 2010

Springacre Park in Irvine is one of the many fabulous parks you can find located in the Woodbridge Village community. Well-designed, clean, and just the right size for my preschooler, I will definitely keep this park on my radar when I need to run errands in Irvine. The City of Irvine is recognized as a [...]

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Tanaka Farms Cookout Tour: Learn to Eat Your Veggies

June 17, 2010

The Tanaka Farms Cookout Tour was my first blogger event as part of my gig as Play Mom blogger over at OCFamily.com. My family experienced a complimentary cookout tour and now I can share the experience with you firsthand. I’m getting very familiar with produce fresh from the farm since we joined our CSA in [...]

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