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Nature Centers

  • Central Park in Huntington Beach for Kids and Families
  • 18 Summer Activities Lists for Family Fun in Orange County
  • Agua Hedionda Discovery Center in Carlsbad
  • Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim Hills for Kid-Friendly Hiking
  • Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach
  • Clark Regional Park in Buena Park
  • Back Bay Science Center Community Days in Newport Beach
  • 17+ Family-Friendly Nature and Interpretive Centers in OC
  • Muth Interpretive Center and Upper Newport Bay for Families
  • O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon
  • Cheat Sheet to Park and Beach Passes for OC Families
  • SB Natural History Museum: Where The Rattlesnake Rattles On
  • Caspers Wilderness Park Playground for Families
  • Nix Nature Center at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
  • Clark Regional Park Interpretive Center in Buena Park
  • Shipley Nature Center and Blackbird Pond in Huntington Beach
  • 7+ Places to See Redwoods in Orange County
  • San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine: Wildlife Spotting in the Wetlands
  • Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Interpretive Center
  • Caspers Wilderness Park Nature Center
  • Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center in Brea
  • Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and Birdwatching
  • Buena Vista Nature Center & Audubon: Over the Bridges and Through the Reeds
  • Turtle Rock Nature Center and Community Park
  • 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
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"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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