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Sand-free parks

Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center Pool and Playgrounds for Splash and Play

August 20, 2010

I’d planned to do some splashing at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center pool, but the summer somehow got away from me. Luckily, the center is open from May 1st through September 30th. So we still have time for some water play. Even after the summer is over, there are two playgrounds nearby which provide a [...]

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Fred Barrera Park: Take a Spin on the Walking Trail or Hang from Loopy Monkey Bars

August 13, 2010

Fred Barrera Park in Orange was dedicated in 2006 in honor of a man who gave many years of service to the City of Orange. A touching plaque at the park details all his endeavors. This small playground with some unusual monkey bars is right up the hill from Serrano Park and around the corner [...]

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Serrano Park in Orange: For Sporty Fun and Shaded Picnics

July 30, 2010

Serrano Park in Orange is hidden in a residential neighborhood and comes to us by way of recommendation from Kristi. (Thanks!) It’s a great recommendation, since it’s not even on the map yet. The setting is beautiful with a view – probably out to the ocean on a clear day. Kristi especially noted the path [...]

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Eastside Community Park in Yorba Linda: Sits on a Hilltop with a View

July 6, 2010

Eastside Park in Yorba Linda sits atop a hill with an amazing view of the valley below. It has brand new, super fun play structures with plenty of slides and fun play panels galore! Location: Exit the 91 at Yorba Linda Blvd/S. Weir Canyon and drive toward Yorba Linda Blvd. Make a right on New [...]

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Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda: Accessible Playground for All Pirates and Knights

June 21, 2010

Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda was destroyed in the fires of 2008. It wowed me from the first time I drove by to check out the construction. They definitely went above and beyond with the new play structures and surrounding area. I could see the ship’s mast in the distance, and the flags on [...]

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Brush Canyon Park in Yorba Linda: Dream Playground for Train Loving Kiddos

May 27, 2010

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I found Brush Canyon Park in Yorba Linda one day by looking at Google maps and seeing just how darn close it is to the BNSF train tracks. I knew it was worth a visit just to see how close it really was. The train tracks are RIGHT THERE – just on the other side [...]

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Hart Park in Orange: Sunken Parking and Sunny Playground

May 20, 2010

Hart Park in Orange feels a lot like Pearson Park in Anaheim with its historical buildings, mature trees, pool, and outdoor space for community concerts. The first thing to strike me about the park is the parking lot! We came in off Glassell Street, driving down a short and steep driveway, to enter the parking [...]

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Iglesia Park: Find Family Resources in Aliso Viejo Neighborhood

April 16, 2010

Iglesia Park is right off what I call “church row” on Moulton Parkway. I’d never ventured off the main street to explore the parks back in the neighborhood. When we came upon Iglesia Park, I could immediately tell there was great community investment in the area. The Aliso Viejo Family Resource Center provides many services [...]

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Brea Sports Park Playground: There’s A Bluebird, But It’s Not On My Shoulder

March 27, 2010

Brea Sports Park’s playground lies at the edge of an incredible lawn surrounded by massive baseball diamonds marked by high black chain link backstops. There’s an awesome aerial photo on the planning firm’s website. You can’t miss it when you drive by on Birch Street. The picnic tables surrounding the playground make it really easy [...]

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