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Play Ideas

  • Make-Ahead Winter Chili
  • Montane Botanic Garden and Children's Outdoor Discovery Center
  • Halloween Candy House
  • Stuff to Build
  • Our First Fairy House (Nature Craft)
  • The BIG List of Rainy Day Play Ideas for Orange County with Kids
  • Apple Pie and Fall Colors in Oak Glen
  • 12 Laguna Beach Day Trip Ideas for Families
  • Newport Beach Civic Center and Park (also known as White Bunny Park)
  • 12 Kid Friendly Things to Do Near San Clemente
  • Centennial Farm at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa
  • The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Displays Sonoran Desert Life
  • Beaches near Laguna Beach Montage Resort
  • Noguchi Gardens (California Scenario) in Costa Mesa
  • California Botanic Garden in Claremont: Wonderland of Spring Flowers
  • Family-Friendly Walks near Dana Point Harbor (with Route Maps)
  • Heisler Park in Laguna Beach
  • Linda Lane Beach in San Clemente: A Little Slice of Swim Between Surfers
  • 5 Memorable Outdoor Places to Satisfy California Curiosity
  • How to Barbecue Near the Beach: Places and Tips for Grilling in OC
  • Picnic Beach in Laguna Beach for Sandcastle Building and Dolphin Spotting
  • Calafia Beach at San Clemente State Beach: A Tidal Treasure
  • 5 Fun Things at the Park from One Fun Thing™ Author and Illustrator Alii Goedecke
  • Bolsa Chica State Beach Bike Path
  • Alta Vista Botanical Gardens at Brengle Terrace Park in Vista
  • Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar
  • Aldrich Park Exploration at UC Irvine
  • Pitcher Park in Orange
  • Simple, No-Cook Dinner Dip to Take to the Park
  • 39 Stay-at-Home Kids Activities for Parents Who Need a Break
  • Laguna Niguel Lake Walk
  • Go Explore Nature Guest Post: What I Learned on My Summer Vacation
  • Ask Yourself "Why Not?"
  • Solutions for a Frazzled Mom?
  • Making a Connection
  • What to do? What to do?
  • Simple Play: The Wave Game
  • Make-Ahead Twice-Baked Potatoes
  • Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids and Families: Guest Blog by Play Outdoors
  • Keep Our Parks Buzzing (Guest Post by The Little Humbugs)
  • 5 More Fun Things At The Park
  • Everything Is Magical When The Little Humbugs Are Your Friends

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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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