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Costa Mesa

Moon Park: One Small Step from the Santa Ana River Trail in Costa Mesa

June 14, 2010
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Moon Park in Costa Mesa was a pick from Mr. Play Parks. I think he found it on Yelp before we went out adventuring one weekend. We told the kids we were taking them to a place that was “out of this world.” That kept them guessing! The park is on California Street in Costa [...]

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California Scenario: A Sculpture Garden Inspiring Play

June 4, 2010
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California Scenario looks and feels like a unique park, but it is actually a sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. My husband and I first discovered it back in college, but until this weekend I wasn’t aware of its artistic significance. We took the kids for a visit because we thought it was a place to play. [...]

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TeWinkle Park: Angel’s Playground for Expansive Accessible Fun

November 3, 2008
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TeWinkle Park and Angel’s Playground is adorned with names of generous individuals and philanthropic groups who helped create Angels Playground. According to the Angels Charity website, “the plan was the inspiration of Costa Mesa residents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hansen, whose daughter, Angel, is severely disabled.” Groundbreaking for the park occurred in November, 2007. Location: [...]

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