Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda was destroyed in the fires of 2008. It wowed me from the first time I drove by to check out the construction. They definitely went above and beyond with the new play structures and surrounding area. I could see the ship's mast in the distance, and the flags on top of the castle towers. I couldn't wait for it to open. It's Pirate Ship vs. … [Read more...]
TeWinkle Park: Angel’s Playground for Expansive Accessible Fun
TeWinkle Park and Angel's Playground is adorned with names of generous individuals and philanthropic groups who helped create Angels Playground. According to the Angels Charity website, "the plan was the inspiration of Costa Mesa residents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hansen, whose daughter, Angel, is severely disabled." Groundbreaking for the park occurred in November, … [Read more...]
Castle Park (Northwood Community Park) in Irvine
Northwood Community Park or Castle Park Irvine has an ACTUAL cinder block castle. It's just an amazing park, not ordinary in any way. Here, kids can get lost in their imagination as they use the castle to play knights, dragons, kings, etc. Incorporates a creative variety of play areas with equipment unique to this location. Location: On Bryan Avenue between Culver and … [Read more...]
San Clemente Beach Trail and North Beach Playground: It Doesn’t Get Better Than This
North Beach in San Clemente meets all the requirements of requests from my site's page on Facebook. It's so much fun for me to have all of you help me build the site with info you actually WANT! Every time I go to North Beach, I have the it-just-doesn't-get-better-than-this feeling (except when it's crowded). Although this post should fit all the requests from readers, I … [Read more...]
Columbus Tustin Park in Tustin
Columbus Tustin Park in Tustin has a fun boat-themed play structure with wide, accessible ramps that make it easy for everyone to explore and enjoy some nautical fun. Directions to Columbus Tustin Park: Located at 14712 Prospect Avenue, at the northeast corner of Prospect Avenue and Irvine Boulevard in Tustin. Easily accessible from the 55 freeway by exiting at Fourth … [Read more...]