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Talega Park: Tiered Play for Multi-Level Fun

August 31, 2010

Talega Park in San Clemente is unusual for its layout. It sits at the dead end of a residential street where the restroom building and swings are at the base of the park. Climb up one level and there’s a structure with monkey bars and swinging pedestals. Then one more level brings you to the [...]

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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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Pavion Park in Mission Viejo: Fun with Giant Funnels

August 7, 2010

Pavion Park in Mission Viejo was our mystery destination on a recent walk up the trail from Oso Viejo near the Norman P. Murray Senior Center. I had my two kids and two nephews with me (ages 4-8) and embarked toward Pavion thinking it would be a quick jaunt, but it turns out it’s a [...]

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Citrus Ranch Park in Tustin: Old Days of Orange Sparkle in Yellow and Green

July 19, 2010

Citrus Ranch Park in Tustin may be the most recommended park in the short history of our site. It’s opening back in February was eagerly awaited by many, since the playground was finished and visible long before the park opened. Location: Exit Interstate 5 at Jamboree (Tustin Marketplace – the mega shopping area with mega [...]

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Tri-City Park in Placentia: See Turtles in the Lake and Dodge Waddling Waterfowl

July 17, 2010

Tri-City Park in Placentia has a beautiful lake in the center with a path that goes around it. There’s even a shortcut that goes across a couple of bridges that my toddler loves and runs for as soon as we start our walk. Tri-City is very near Brea Sports Park. Location: Take the 57 Freeway [...]

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Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park: Bug Out and Then Travel by Train

July 8, 2010

Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park isn’t necessarily a summer-friendly location, since it can get rather hot. I speak from experience – I think it was 95 degrees on the day I took photos and met my blogging friend, Kara-Noel. I always get turned around when I head to Rancho Santa Margarita, but I’m starting to [...]

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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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Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills: It’s What’s Around the Playground

June 23, 2010

Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills provides space for an easy play date. Most of the recommendations submitted to our site are big destination playgrounds. Veeh Ranch isn’t one of those. We also like to highlight nearby nature and playgrounds that might not get a lot of press elsewhere. Location: Veeh Ranch Park is in [...]

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