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Yorba Regional Park: Yorba Linda by Location, But In Anaheim By Address

March 2, 2010

I can’t cover Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim in just one post, so look for more to come. In the meantime, consult the official OCParks.com page for Yorba Park. I was completely surprised to learn this park is in Anaheim. It felt like I was in Yorba Linda.
PLAY AREAS NEAR PARKING LOT 3
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Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim Hills

November 20, 2009

Oak Canyon Nature Center offers a great spot for Anaheim Hills kid-friendly hiking within the larger regional trail system. It’s tucked into a natural area beyond the Anaheim Hills Golf Course off Nohl Ranch Road. Our excursion to this secluded spot provided my 4 year old and me with a great morning adventure. I had [...]

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Clark Regional Park in Buena Park

November 8, 2009

Clark Regional Park might just be my favorite OC regional park. It’s in Buena Park squeezed in between La Mirada and Fullerton. The grounds are expansive, but manageable for my 4 year old. There are no less than 3 separate playgrounds and an interpretive center. We walked almost the whole park during our visit. [...]

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Craig Regional Park in Fullerton

October 7, 2009

Craig Regional Park in Fullerton is in the most urban location of the regional parks I’ve visited. It’s right across the Imperial Highway near Brea Mall. On the weekday we visited, I observed many visitors in high heels or suits walk over to the park with their sack lunches. Once you are inside [...]

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Atlantis Play Center: Green Dragon Slide Evokes Fond Childhood Memories

August 23, 2009

Atlantis Play Center photos say more about this park than I could ever relay in words. It’s funky, fun, and HUGE! The number one comment I heard from visitors is that it feels safe because the kids are contained and outsiders can’t come in without paying admission. In fact, the City website states “Adults are [...]

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North OC Parks Index

August 16, 2009

North Orange County parks aren’t featured heavily on this site, because we haven’t had many recommendations. If you live in north Orange County, please recommend your favorite parks so we can build on your insider information! In the meantime, we’ve provided links to city park pages.
Anaheim

Yorba Regional Park

Brea Parks

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Buena Park

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Carbon Canyon Regional Park: The $5 Park with $10 Worth of Fun

May 13, 2009

Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea is ridiculously fun. FOUR playgrounds lie in sprinting distance of one another – with views of a small lake. Bring a picnic and plan to stay all day for nature hikes and wildlife viewing. Kudos to Orange County for bringing the best in playgrounds to its kids.
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