Shade (play area)

Springdale Park in Aliso Viejo: Sharpen Your Spider Skills on Giant Webs

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Springdale Park in Aliso Viejo is known by two other names: Spiderman Park or Spiderweb Park.  Upon driving into the cul-de-sac that features the park, you can immediately tell why. I’ve seen parks with one climbing apparatus, but this is two webs weaved together in brilliant red rope. Location: It’s right across from Aliso Town [...]

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Rimgate Park in Lake Forest: Bounce a Ball and Play Tag

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Rimgate Park in Lake Forest was one of those put-your-finger-on-the-map-and-see-what-park-is-nearby finds for us.  No one was there when we first arrived which encouraged the kids to scurry from structure to structure to see what the place had to offer them by way of pretend play.  They ended up playing a form of Little House on [...]

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Fullerton Sports Complex Playground

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Fullerton Sports Complex Playground is another one of Lisa’s great finds! I’m never disappointed when I arrive at our play destination to take photos of her recommendation.  I love the warm feeling of a wood playground and the shade cover is such a bonus for hot summer days. Location: Bastanchury is one of the main [...]

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El Toro Park in Lake Forest: Tidepools Without the Tide

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El Toro Park got press from the Orange County Register a day after its grand opening in September, where reporter Erika Ritchie gives a great run-down of Lake Forest plans.  We went to visit pretty soon after reading the article and found the playground surrounded by orange fencing and blocked off for play. It took [...]

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Oak Park: Want Shade? Get It Here

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Oak Park is a nice spot off Wood Canyon in Aliso Viejo.  We visited around 4pm and the shade was heavenly.  It’s also near Soka University. I’ll definitely be coming back to this spot for family picnics and more play. Location: Aliso Viejo is a bit of a “Bermuda Triangle” to those who aren’t used [...]

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