Laguna Hills

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

El Conejo Park

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 every snack, random toy, [...]

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Clarington Park in Laguna Hills

Clarington Park

Clarington Park is in a Laguna Hills neighborhood 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 [...]

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Sheep Hills Park: Sports Abound Near A Nifty Playground

Sheep Hills Park

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 [...]

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Knotty Pine Park: Perfect for Lazy Day Play

Knotty Pine Park

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 [...]

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

Mendocino Park

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, take [...]

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