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Hart Park in Orange: Sunken Parking and Sunny Playground

Hart Park in Orange

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

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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

Eisenhower Park

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

OC Zoo

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

La Veta Park

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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