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Orange

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

August 13, 2010
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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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Serrano Park in Orange: For Sporty Fun and Shaded Picnics

July 30, 2010
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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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Hart Park in Orange: Sunken Parking and Sunny Playground

May 20, 2010
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Hart Park in Orange feels a lot like Pearson Park in Anaheim with its historical buildings, mature trees, pool, and outdoor space for community concerts.  The first thing to strike me about the park is the parking lot!  We came in off Glassell Street, driving down a short and steep driveway, to enter the parking [...]

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

May 15, 2010
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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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Eisenhower Park in Orange: Where a Little River Runs to a Lake

December 30, 2009
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Eisenhower Park first came on my radar last year in conversation at the OC Blogger Ball. We finally visited this expansive oasis off the 55 freeway this past weekend. I always know it’s going to be good when we get the last spot in the parking lot and it’s hard for me to grab photos [...]

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OC Zoo Quiz

December 10, 2009
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How well do you know the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park? I thought I knew it pretty well. I’m a wildlife enthusiast and collect zoos like others collect rare coins or stamps.  I visit the zoo often. At a blogger event last week, I learned all sorts of interesting facts from Donald the Zoo [...]

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La Veta Park: A Favorite Off Chapman Avenue

May 27, 2009
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La Veta Park sits tucked back in a neighborhood off Chapman Avenue in Orange. Thanks to the special visitor for a recommendation that was so detailed, I was able to use almost every word! When we went for our photo trip – my daughter met a little playmate and I got the scoop from another [...]

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Grijalva Community Park: Fun Foot Bridge and Multiple Monkey Bars

March 10, 2009
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Grijalva Community Park at Santiago Creek is another recommendation from Mary who told me about Pioneer Park. It was very easy to get to from the freeway and we had tons of fun playing. We talked to many moms who supported Mary’s tips and added a few of their own. Location: Exit the 55 Freeway [...]

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Irvine Regional Park=4 Playgrounds + 1 Zoo + 1 Railroad + 1 Lake + Lots of Ponies

November 11, 2008
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Irvine Regional Park is located in Orange, but you’ll pass through Tustin, Irvine, and Orange as you climb Jamboree to reach this massive regional park. I even filed it under all three cities since it’s close to them all and worth a little extra drive. You can get in free with your OC Parks pass [...]

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