South OC Playgrounds

South OC playgrounds enjoy beach weather and relatively updated play equipment. You’ll find posts from all of the South OC cities listed below. If you don’t feel like scrolling through the list, check the Playground Map in the sidebar.

Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary Natural Science Center and Birdwatching

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Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and Natural Science Center is at the end of Modjeska Canyon.  We went on a foggy day which suited me well because I’m always cautious about rattlesnakes.  I imagined it to be a dry, wide open space with a lake.  It turned out to be a quaint tree covered nature path around [...]

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How to Spot Dolphins from Shore or at Sea

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We went whale watching with Dana Wharf and the bottlenose dolphins were such a treat!  I spent a childhood on boats and am lucky to have a lifetime of spotting these friendly fellows from shore and from boats.  I’ll often be at the beach or a bluff top watching the dolphins and then I usually [...]

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Parks with Outdoor Handball and Racquetball Courts in Orange County

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I love it when readers ask questions! Chances are — you are not the only one wondering about the answer.  Facebook and the readers who follow me there have turned out to be an invaluable and instantaneous resource when I need answers to tough questions, like “How do I find parks with outdoor handball courts [...]

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Aliso Viejo Walk: Stroll from Foxborough Park to Hillview Park

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A nice Aliso Viejo walk takes you along the Aliso Creek bike/hiking trail paralleling Alicia Parkway from Foxborough Park to Hillview Park.  These two parks weren’t on my radar because there are no playgrounds at either (and no bathrooms!).  However, they are perfect for a brisk walk outdoors with kids in a jogging stroller. Location: [...]

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Camp Quick, Camp Local

Camping at Caspers

Mr. Play Parks spends long hours at his office and yearns to get outdoors on the weekends. Our day trips aren’t really enough for a guy who spent a childhood camping for family vacations.  I’m always up for an adventure, so we decided to test out Caspers Wilderness Park campground for camping local.  If you [...]

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