Lake Forest

El Toro Park in Lake Forest: Tidepools Without the Tide

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El Toro Park got press from the Orange County Register a day after its grand opening in September, where reporter Erika Ritchie gives a great run-down of Lake Forest plans.  We went to visit pretty soon after reading the article and found the playground surrounded by orange fencing and blocked off for play. It took [...]

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Concourse Park: You Don’t Have to Go Far to Get Away From It All

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Concourse Park is in the Portola Hills neighborhood of Lake Forest. I never knew how to get to those “houses on the hill” on the way up El Toro Road towards Santiago Canyon and O’Neill Regional Park. You notice the homes up to the left and I always think about what a great view they [...]

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Cherry Park in Lake Forest: Preschooler Paradise

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Cherry Park in Lake Forest is a great find for parents of preschoolers. With equipment designed for kids 2-5 years old, my son had a blast exploring the playground without needing much help from me. Usually, when exploring parks with my adventurous preschooler, I find my son gravitating towards playground equipment meant for ages 5 [...]

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Borrego Park: Partner Playground to Foothill Ranch Library

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Borrego Park shares a driveway and parking lot with Foothill Ranch Library — for a perfect playful afternoon.  The children’s section at the Foothill Ranch Library is especially fun. They have their own little reading room with windows set three feet high off the ground for little eyes above padded benches.  Their chapter book section [...]

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Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest

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Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest is a local treasure. Serrano and Whiting are familiar names for those traveling in Lake Forest, but learning the historical significance of the ranchos and people behind the names is fascinating to me. Once you’re done with your experiential history lesson – head over to Serrano Creek Park [...]

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