Shade (picnic)

Arroyo Park in Newport Beach: Lush Surroundings in a Sunken Canyon

Arroyo Park in Newport Beach

Arroyo Park in Newport Beach is the second “Arroyo” Park on this website. The other one is in Yorba Linda. San Juan Capistrano has one by the same name, but it’s just a “pocket park” with no playground.  The location of this one is kind of cool because it’s below street level and near the [...]

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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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Argonaut Park in Aliso Viejo

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You’d miss Argonaut Park in Aliso Viejo if you were driving by on Cedarbrook. It’s set very far back from the road which makes for an unusual set up and a secluded feeling.  I think this is a great picnic park and a nice spot to bring a basketball and shoot some hoops. Location: Aliso [...]

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Darrin Park in Lake Forest

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Darrin Park in Lake Forest is surrounded by apartments and homes, so it enjoys a steady stream of families with kids.  During our visit, there were two families hanging out at the swings and as it got closer to lunchtime, more families came strolling down the sidewalk and onto the playground. Location: Darrin Park is [...]

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Costeau Park in Laguna Hills: Climb into a Kids Only Treehouse

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Costeau Park in Laguna Hills underwent a big renovation in April/May 2011 which removed all the bark play surface and completely replaced it with green recycled rubber.  I was ready to be under-impressed because I liked the old wooden equipment. In fact, I overheard some teenagers say “We played at that old park, like, our [...]

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