Shade (play area)

Top 10 OC Playgrounds with Shade Covers

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Back in June, when it was still nice and cool, I wrote about Cool Tips for Hot Playgrounds.  Now that we’re seeing temps in the 100′s, you might want to re-visit that post. Top 10 OC Playgrounds with Shade Covers Numbers 1 through 4 are the stand-out parks where the shade covers are BIG and [...]

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Some Like It Hot, But Not Me: Tips for Keeping Your Cool This Summer

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I’m not a fan of hot playgrounds. Make that heat, in general. I’d rather bundle up on a chilly day than sweat like a maniac in 100 degree weather. We lived in the desert when my oldest was born through about age 2 and a half. I know the pain of slogging to playgrounds and [...]

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Moon Park: One Small Step from the Santa Ana River Trail in Costa Mesa

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Moon Park in Costa Mesa was a pick from Mr. Play Parks. I think he found it on Yelp before we went out adventuring one weekend. We told the kids we were taking them to a place that was “out of this world.” That kept them guessing! The park is on California Street in Costa [...]

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Solvang Parks: Bring Danish Pastries to Hans Christian Andersen Park

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Solvang parks are not part of my childhood memories of the quaint Danish village north of Santa Barbara. As a kid, I visited at least once a year if not more.  We just stumbled across Hans Christian Andersen Park off Atterdag Road on the west end of town. It was the perfect place to enjoy [...]

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Pearson Park: Anaheim’s Classic Town Square Steeped in Local History

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Pearson Park used to be called City Park prior to its name change in 1960 to honor Anaheim’s mayor from 1945-1959. You can read about all the Anaheim by reading “A Brief History of Modern Day Anaheim” or watch this short 3 minute video by the Heritage Services Manager.  The amphitheater, ball park, and restroom [...]

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