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Oak Creek Community Park in Irvine

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Every time I visit Oak Creek Park in Irvine, the playground is bustling with one mom’s group or another.  I had to hit it early in the morning to grab photos without kids, but the South Irvine Stroller Strides was gearing up for their morning workout.  It’s about a block away from Valley Oak Park [...]

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Valley Oak Park in Irvine

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I discovered Valley Oak Park in Irvine while searching for a good place to meet up with grandparents. It’s an ideal choice because of the level walking surface from the dedicated parking lot to the playground – and plenty of benches (not to mention, the proximity to the 405 freeway). Directions to Valley Oak Park [...]

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University Community Park in Irvine for a Full Day of Play – and Reading

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University Community Park in Irvine holds a strong spot in my mental checklist of Top 10 Parks in Orange County.  I love the location and the arrangement of the play equipment. Location:  Exit Interstate 405 at Jeffrey Rd./University Dr. and turn towards the UC Irvine and Tanaka Farms.  Turn right on Beech Tree Lane and [...]

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Discovering the Butterfly Habitat at Mason Regional Park in Irvine

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The Butterfly Habitat at Mason Regional Park in Irvine opened in November 2010.  The kids and I finally stopped by to find the hidden garden during our summer exploring in 2011. As with most of our amazing regional parks (OCParks.com), Mason is pretty massive to cover on foot.  There are 3 play areas scattered throughout [...]

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10 Secrets of the Orange County Great Park

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I want to share 10 secrets of the Orange County Great Park. Friends and readers tell me: “Oh! I’ve never been.”  Why not?  I think bad press is one of the reasons.  What you need to remember is this park and its planning is on the same scale as Central Park in New York (but [...]

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