From the category archives:

Laguna Hills

El Conejo Park: Stick-Me-With-a-Fork-I’m-Done-in-20-Minutes Park

January 13, 2010

El Conejo Park is located in a lovely Laguna Hills neighborhood, right in the middle of my “must- run errands” loop. Usually, after a few hours of dragging my 2 year old to Target, Costco and Starbucks, he is done. Then again, I am done making shopping “fun” by pulling out [...]

0 comments Find out more →

Clarington Park in Laguna Hills

November 24, 2009

Clarington Park is a Laguna Hills neighborhood park situated in the triangle formed by Alicia Parkway, Paseo de Valencia and Los Alisos. It’s a tranquil oasis with large trees for shade and very manageable play area – even with multiple kids. My favorite time to go is in the late afternoon and evening. It’s also [...]

0 comments Find out more →

Sheep Hills Park in Laguna Hills/Aliso Viejo

November 11, 2009

Sheep Hills Park sits within the boundaries of the City of Laguna Hills as part of a September 2000 annexation. However, it’s still listed as an Aliso Viejo park managed by the Aliso Viejo Community Association. Although the playground is simple, the adjoining field has a fantastic quarter mile loop that connects to the Aliso/Wood Canyons [...]

0 comments Find out more →

Knotty Pine Park: Perfect for Lazy Day Play

August 10, 2009

Knotty Pine Park was a surprise discovery behind bustling La Paz Road–tucked back in a well-manicured Laguna Hills neighborhood. It’s easy to access from Interstate 5 and features lots of big sycamore trees for shade.
Location: From Interstate 5, exit at La Paz and turn toward the ocean (up the hill). Make a left onto [...]

0 comments Find out more →

Mendocino Park: Sports a 4-Kid Teeter-Totter and Concrete Turtle

June 3, 2009

Mendocino Park sits in the center of Laguna Hills and I’ve rarely seen it busy. It’s perfect for an after-school escape or when Dinosaur Park down the hill is too busy. Thanks so much to Dara for this great recommendation. She gave us the whole scoop!
Location: If you are coming from Interstate 5, [...]

0 comments Find out more →

Beckenham Park in Laguna Hills: A Happy Spot with Rainbows and Turtles

April 23, 2009

Beckenham Park flashes a rainbow-colored play surface and uses those concrete turtle playground sculptures from when I was a kid. It’s set up in a neat little circle with benches around the center.
Location: Off Paseo De Valencia onto Beckenham past the Laguna Arts Medical Office Buildings. Or find it off Alicia Parkway by taking [...]

0 comments Find out more →

Stockport Park: A Neighborhood Haven for Families

March 3, 2009

Stockport Park is a lovely Laguna Hills neighborhood park with a large grassy area and plenty of room to run. It’s a neighborhood haven in the early evening hours with families playing kickball and frisbee. Many use the park for birthday parties and barbecues. I’m re-posting it today because it just got a fresh [...]

0 comments Find out more →

Mandeville Park: Palm Trees Create a Playful Oasis

February 2, 2009

Mandeville Park’s playground is a true oasis surrounded by palm trees. The cool blues, greens, and tans of this neighborhood playground give it a very calming and relaxing feel. I wanted to laze around all day enjoying the view when we visited today.
Location: Hidden in the heart of Laguna Hills in the triangle between [...]

0 comments Find out more →

Dinosaur Park: Dive Into Undersea Fossils in Laguna Hills

October 24, 2008

Dinosaur Park is the most common name I’ve heard for this amazing fossil-themed park behind the Laguna Hills Community Center at the corner of Alicia and Paseo De Valencia. I’ve also heard it called: Dino Park, Prehistoric Park, and Fossil Reef Park. It’s a great run-around park with 2 different levels and all sorts [...]