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Regional parks

Yorba Regional Park: Yorba Linda by Location, But In Anaheim By Address

March 2, 2010

I can’t cover Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim in just one post, so look for more to come. In the meantime, consult the official OCParks.com page for Yorba Park. I was completely surprised to learn this park is in Anaheim. It felt like I was in Yorba Linda.
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2010 OC Parks Annual Pass

December 16, 2009

OC Parks Pass-2010 Annual Pass. Have you purchased your Orange County Parks combination pass for 2010? For a mere $80 you get access to awe-inspiring county parks, wilderness areas, and beaches. The county’s regional parks are by far the most recommended by Fun Orange County Parks readers. Last year, it took me 5 minutes to [...]

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Clark Regional Park in Buena Park

November 8, 2009

Clark Regional Park might just be my favorite OC regional park. It’s in Buena Park squeezed in between La Mirada and Fullerton. The grounds are expansive, but manageable for my 4 year old. There are no less than 3 separate playgrounds and an interpretive center. We walked almost the whole park during our visit. [...]

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Nix Nature Center at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

October 13, 2009

Our unplanned visit to Nix Nature Center on the westbound side of Laguna Canyon/SR 133 turned out to be a pleasant surprise and an awesome family outing. The rangers were exceedingly helpful and informative. I wanted to spend all day there. The Laguna Canyon Foundation is a non-profit “dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the [...]

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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

October 9, 2009

Irvine Park Railroad is located inside of Irvine Regional Park in the foothills of Orange, California. A few days ago was the first time I’ve visited the park in October. It’s the 4th year they’ve offered their pumpkin patch attraction inside the “Locomotive Loop.” It’s a restricted area most of the year, so it’s a [...]

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Craig Regional Park in Fullerton

October 7, 2009

Craig Regional Park in Fullerton is in the most urban location of the regional parks I’ve visited. It’s right across the Imperial Highway near Brea Mall. On the weekday we visited, I observed many visitors in high heels or suits walk over to the park with their sack lunches. Once you are inside [...]

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Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest

September 9, 2009

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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Capistrano Beach Park: Ocean-Side Train Watching and Sand Play

July 3, 2009

Capistrano Beach Park is one of my favorite Orange County beaches – not for swimming – but just to pull into the parking lot, pile out, and be in the sand right away. It’s often foggy in the morning, like the slideshow photos. It neighbors Doheny Beach and boasts brilliant sunset views. You’ll be [...]

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Take Father’s Day Outdoors

June 17, 2009

Planning to play outdoors for Father’s Day?
This personal blog covers all Orange County parks without regard to who maintains the park (state, county, city, neighborhood, etc.). The mission of Fun Orange County Parks is to promote play by providing in-depth information on all local outdoor play places. If you’re looking for some especially beautiful picnic [...]