Mission Viejo

Christopher Park in Mission Viejo: Where the Palm Shades Play

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Christopher Park in Mission Viejo is a place a friend mentioned in passing.  Of course, I always file away parks I’ve never visited and we stopped at this nice spot for a quick play. Location: Christopher Park is in a neighborhood off Trabuco (between Alicia Parkway and Marguerite).  From Interstate 5, exit at Alicia Parkway [...]

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Alicia Park in Mission Viejo

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Alicia Park in Mission Viejo is best for younger kids.  There’s a bench right by the playground and a nice covered picnic area for lunch. Location: From Interstate 5, exit at Alicia Parkway and head towards the foothills. You will drive up Alicia past Jeronimo and turn left onto Via Linda, then right into the [...]

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Vista Del Lago Park in Mission Viejo

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Vista Del Lago Park in Mission Viejo is aptly named with its view of the lake.  It looks like it’s right on the busy Marguerite Parkway, but it’s raised up on a hill to provide for the view. Location: From Interstate 5, exit at Alicia Parkway and head towards the foothills. You will drive up [...]

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Barcelona Park in Mission Viejo

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Barcelona Park in Mission Viejo is a nice, small neighborhood park perfect for toddlers. It has the biggest “Little Tykes” playground I’ve ever seen.  It’s like they super-sized those backyard play sets. Location:  Exit I-5 at Alicia Parkway and travel towards the foothills.  At Muirlands, turn left (to get to Los Alisos Blvd.).  Turn right [...]

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Minaya Park in Mission Viejo: Tire Swing, Helicopter Seeds, and a Rainbow

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Minaya Park in Mission Viejo is not what I’d call a “destination playground” – but every park has its good points. This one is centered in a quiet neighborhood.  There are all sorts of birds flitting through the trees and nice shade for picnics. Location: From Interstate 5, exit at Alicia Parkway and head towards [...]

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