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Father’s Day Picnic Spots in OC

June 18, 2010

Last year, I recommended taking Father’s Day outdoors. It’s no surprise I have the same advice this year. Please don’t limit yourself to this list! It’s just to get the ideas going. Pick somewhere close or go for a road trip. Just get outdoors! Beaches, kids and Dads are made for each other. There are [...]

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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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Solvang Parks: Bring Danish Pastries to Hans Christian Andersen Park

April 24, 2010

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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San Remo Park: A Quick Stop Between Errands

April 23, 2010

San Remo Park is a nice Laguna Hills neighborhood park to stop at if you have errands around the Laguna Hills- DMV area. The park may be small and simple but it lends itself to an easy and quick stop when your little ones have wiggles to get out. My 3 year old can’t read [...]

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

April 12, 2010

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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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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National Wildlife Week Kick-Off

March 15, 2010

National Wildlife Week is a signature event of National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There™ campaign. They advocate for families to get their Green Hour in every day by playing outdoors. I didn’t realize that it’s been “. . . held annually since 1938.” And that, “National Wildlife Week is National Wildlife Federation’s longest-running education program.” [...]

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Meadowood Park: Ride the Incredible Spinning Umbrella and Learn Your ABCs

March 8, 2010

Meadowood Park in Irvine was a Plan B park for me. We’ve been stalking Citrus Ranch Park to get photos for you. So we headed out there the Friday before it opened – just to find it blocked off and guarded by security. So off we headed down Portola Parkway to find a different place [...]