Visit Aliso Viejo Parks to Find Shade

Many Aliso Viejo parks and playgrounds feature shade covers. Two parks are enclosed for toddlers and many have nice wide lawns for picnics or play.

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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Westridge Park in Aliso Viejo for Shade on Lazy Afternoons

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Westridge Park in Aliso Viejo is one of those parks where I could hang out all day.  Unfortunately, the lack of restrooms makes that an impossibility — but you know what I mean.  The kids seem happy to dig in the sand and explore the corners of this hidden park. Directions to Westridge Park: From [...]

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Acorn Park in Aliso Viejo: Sunken Play Yard Encourages Climbers

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Acorn Park in Aliso Viejo is nestled between a quiet neighborhood and Oak Grove Elementary School. Large trees surround play areas and provide some of the best shade around. Grassy picnic areas and gorgeous flora on the adjacent nature trail gives it a unique nature feel. Directions to Acorn Park in Aliso Viejo: If you [...]

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Argonaut Park in Aliso Viejo

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You’d miss Argonaut Park in Aliso Viejo if you were driving by on Cedarbrook. It’s set very far back from the road which makes for an unusual set up and a secluded feeling.  I think this is a great picnic park and a nice spot to bring a basketball and shoot some hoops. Location: Aliso [...]

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Fenced Parks in Orange County

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Aliso Viejo and Laguna Beach lead the count for most fenced parks in Orange County.  Some moms call these playgrounds “baby jail” and others call them “a lifesaver.”  I had some great comments on our page on Facebook for this one: Catherine said: “If you have more than one little one (such as 2 two [...]

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