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Ocean Breeze Park in Laguna Niguel

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Ocean Breeze Park in Laguna Niguel was a great little discovery for our family.  My son spent his time shooting baskets on the very nice basketball court while my daughter played on all the play equipment and visited with other families out for a play day at the park. Location: Ocean Breeze Park is in [...]

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Seal Beach Pier and Eisenhower Park

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Eisenhower Park sits at the base of Seal Beach Pier. It was busy even on the cloudy June day when we visited.  The intersection of Main Street and Ocean Avenue is a great spot to start your exploration of Seal Beach.  For those who may be wondering, piers are for strolling. You’re at the beach! [...]

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Harry M. Dotson Park in Stanton: Where an X Really Does Mark the Spot

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Harry M. Dotson Park in Stanton is a definite “find.” A reader recommended it ages ago – but I was never in the area to take photos until recently. It’s beautiful, enclosed, and fun for pirate pretend. Location: The location was a little tricky. The maps I consulted didn’t take me to the right place. [...]

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Aliso Viejo Community Park

Aliso Viejo Community Park

Aliso Viejo Community Park is centrally located along the border of Aliso Viejo/Laguna Hills next to Aliso Viejo Middle School. However, it’s at the end of a dead end street so it can feel quite isolated and quiet.  This is one of the few playgrounds I can think of with a fenced-in toddler area. Location: [...]

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Grand Park in Aliso Viejo

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Grand Park in Aliso Viejo is a hidden gem above Aliso Viejo Town Center. Take the kids for book shopping at Barnes & Noble or a frozen treat at Golden Spoon, then head to the fountain to run it all off. Follow the paved path up the hill to this small play area overlooking the [...]

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