The San Clemente Aquatics Center and Vista Hermosa Sports Park helped us beat the heat. I thought the sports park was going to be near Interstate 5, but it's actually off the freeway and up the hill towards the Talega development. You know the translation for Vista Hermosa, right? Beautiful view. Directions to Vista Hermosa Sports Park and San Clemente Aquatics … [Read more...]
Courtney’s SandCastle Universal Playground & Sensory Garden in San Clemente
Courtney's SandCastle Universal Playground in San Clemente is part of the Vista Hermosa Aquatics Center and Sports Park. It's a beautiful play space where children of all abilities can play together. It was built in two phases as the fundraising efforts of Courtney's Sandcastle Foundation made each phase possible. Phase I was the playground and Phase II brought in … [Read more...]
Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda: Accessible Playground for All Pirates and Knights
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 … [Read more...]
Accessible Playgrounds in Orange County
Accessible playgrounds in Orange County have play equipment designed for children with special needs. Many times, that means the actual play structure has ramps that accommodate children in wheelchairs. It also means much of the play surface around the equipment is a flat recycled rubber surface. I've seen accessible swings and "boats" which fit wheelchairs and friends … [Read more...]
25+ Sand Free Parks in Orange County
It's easy to find parks without sand or "Sand Free Parks in Orange County" with this list. Thanks to the reader who wrote in requesting the information. "I am looking for parks that don't have bark chips or sand. I would prefer the rubber padded flooring. My granddaughter is autistic and due to the sensory issues that come along with that she would rather spend hours … [Read more...]