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Nature Centers

  • Nix Nature Center at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
  • San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine: Wildlife Spotting in the Wetlands
  • O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon
  • 18 Summer Activities Lists for Family Fun in Orange County
  • Back Bay Science Center Community Days in Newport Beach
  • Cheat Sheet to Park and Beach Passes for OC Families
  • Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Interpretive Center
  • Caspers Wilderness Park Nature Center
  • Caspers Wilderness Park Playground for Families
  • Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center in Brea
  • Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and Birdwatching
  • Muth Interpretive Center and Upper Newport Bay for Families
  • Clark Regional Park in Buena Park
  • Central Park in Huntington Beach for Kids and Families
  • National Wildlife Week Kick-Off
  • 17+ Family-Friendly Nature and Interpretive Centers in OC
  • 7 Places to See Redwoods in Orange County
  • Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim Hills for Kid-Friendly Hiking
  • Agua Hedionda Discovery Center in Carlsbad
  • Buena Vista Nature Center & Audubon: Over the Bridges and Through the Reeds
  • Turtle Rock Nature Center and Community Park
  • Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach
  • Shipley Nature Center and Blackbird Pond in Huntington Beach
  • Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange
  • Riley Wilderness Park in Coto de Caza
  • California Botanic Garden in Claremont: Wonderland of Spring Flowers
  • Aliso and Wood Canyons Visitor Center and Trails
  • Barbara's Lake: Easy Hike Near Laguna Beach
  • Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point for Learning About Local Nautical History and Marine Animals
  • What to Do in Orange County?
  • Clark Regional Park Interpretive Center in Buena Park
  • Commit to Parking It All Year at OCParks
  • SB Natural History Museum: Where The Rattlesnake Rattles On

"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. Humbly sharing playful OC outdoor places to fit your tight budget through this unofficial and free community resource filled with time-tested recommendations from parents/caregivers like you.

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