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San Clemente

Bonito Canyon Park in San Clemente

July 18, 2009

Bonito Canyon Park is in San Clemente, just blocks from the ocean. This makes the third Orange County park with bonito/bonita in the name. Play equipment here is a bit older, but still fun and cooler for its location.
Location: Exit Interstate 5 at Avenida Pico heading towards El Camino Real (the main beachside street [...]

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Liberty Park: I Pledge Allegiance to Shade in Summer

July 16, 2008

Liberty Park is another park in the Talega development of San Clemente. It is across the street from the Welcome Center and a bit more centrally located than the Red Barn playground. My kids started playing Spiderman for all the climbing apparatus, including a free-standing spider web.
Location: Centrally located in Talega. Turn onto Avenida [...]

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Tierra Grande Park: A Big Red Barn High Up in Talega

July 14, 2008

Tierra Grande Park, also known as Red Barn Park, is located in Talega which is a planned community in the foothills of San Clemente featuring “acres and acres devoted to private and public parks.” Where is Talega exactly? Take the I-5 to San Clemente, follow Avenida Vista Hermosa or Avenida Pico east. You’ll find a [...]

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San Gorgonio Park: Summer Cool and Breathtaking Views

May 4, 2008

San Gorgonio Park in San Clemente has great ocean views. It’s hidden from the street, resting next to sports fields and baseball diamonds.
Location: Near Shorecliff Golf Course. Use Camino De los Mares or Camino Capistrano to get to Avenida Vaquero to Via San Gorgonio. MAP to San Gorgonio Park in San Clemente

Highlights:

Amazing view of [...]

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Forster Ranch Park: San Clemente Pirate Park for Yer Little Maties!

May 2, 2008

Forster Ranch Community Park is best described as a San Clemente pirate park because of its deserted isle feel and pirate theme. There are palm trees, alligators and pirate ships. The safari Jeep is another favorite play piece.
Location: On Camino Vera Cruz between Camino de Los Mares and Avenida Vista Hermosa. Address: 3207 Camino [...]