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Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center Pool and Playgrounds for Splash and Play

August 20, 2010

I’d planned to do some splashing at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center pool, but the summer somehow got away from me. Luckily, the center is open from May 1st through September 30th. So we still have time for some water play. Even after the summer is over, there are two playgrounds nearby which provide a [...]

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Iglesia Park: Find Family Resources in Aliso Viejo Neighborhood

April 16, 2010

Iglesia Park is right off what I call “church row” on Moulton Parkway. I’d never ventured off the main street to explore the parks back in the neighborhood. When we came upon Iglesia Park, I could immediately tell there was great community investment in the area. The Aliso Viejo Family Resource Center provides many services [...]

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Ridgecrest Park: Saddleback Valley Views and Shady Swings

February 1, 2010

Ridgecrest Park in Aliso Viejo provided us our first sunny play outdoors day after all that rain a few weeks ago. I don’t know if it’s because we were playground-deprived, but we had an especially good play here. I can see how it would be great in the summer with its shade over the playground. [...]

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Aliso Viejo Community Park

December 26, 2009

Aliso Viejo Community Park is centrally located along the border of Aliso Viejo/Laguna Hills next to Aliso Viejo Middle School. However, it’s at the end of a dead end street so it can feel quite isolated and quiet. This is one of the few playgrounds I can think of with a fenced-in toddler area. Location: [...]

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Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo

November 4, 2009

Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo offers 12 acres of fantastic play space at one of the entrances to Wood Canyon Trail. Between climbing on the playground equipment, biking around the path, and running around the huge grassy area, my family always leaves this place happy and exhausted. Noel and Mali took us to play [...]

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Acorn Park in Aliso Viejo

October 5, 2009

Acorn Park is nestled between a quiet neighborhood and Oak Grove Elementary School in Aliso Viejo. Large trees surround 3 different play areas and provide some of the best shade around. A mix of smooth wooden play equipment, grassy picnic areas, and gorgeous flora on the adjacent nature trail gives it a unique nature feel. [...]

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Grand Park in Aliso Viejo

May 24, 2009

Grand Park in Aliso Viejo is a hidden gem above Aliso Viejo Town Center. Take the kids for book shopping at Barnes & Noble or a frozen treat at Golden Spoon, then head to the fountain to run it all off. Follow the paved path up the hill to this small play area overlooking the [...]

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