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.

Springdale Park in Aliso Viejo: Sharpen Your Spider Skills on Giant Webs

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Springdale Park in Aliso Viejo is known by two other names: Spiderman Park or Spiderweb Park.  Upon driving into the cul-de-sac that features the park, you can immediately tell why. I’ve seen parks with one climbing apparatus, but this is two webs weaved together in brilliant red rope. Location: It’s right across from Aliso Town [...]

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Glenwood Community Park (PRIVATE)

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I covered the Glenwood Community Park playground, at the corner of Glenwood and Golf, back when I introduced the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center. Andrea submitted it as a recommendation recently. Unfortunately, I’ve been notified that it’s a PRIVATE PARK paid for by the Glenwood HOA.  Sorry! According to an HOA member and resident, the playground [...]

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Hummingbird Park: Sunken in a Hidden Corner of Aliso Viejo

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Hummingbird Park has everything I wanted out of a play place as a kid. It’s sunken below street level so it feels kinda secret and hidden. It’s surrounded by places to explore at the edge of the lawn. In the evening, the open space seems magical with an orange hue and the sun’s rays cutting [...]

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Oak Park: Want Shade? Get It Here

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Oak Park is a nice spot off Wood Canyon in Aliso Viejo.  We visited around 4pm and the shade was heavenly.  It’s also near Soka University. I’ll definitely be coming back to this spot for family picnics and more play. Location: Aliso Viejo is a bit of a “Bermuda Triangle” to those who aren’t used [...]

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Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center Pool for Splash and Play

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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 Memorial Day through Labor Day. So we still have time for some water play. Even after the summer is over, there is a playground nearby which provide a [...]

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