Bauer Park in Huntington Beach came to my attention by way of readers Tania and Robyn who commented on a Facebook post where I asked about "spiderweb parks." Bauer Park definitely has a spiderweb and it's one of the nicer parks in Huntington Beach - almost reminiscent of Peter Green Park. It's surrounded by gated communities, but the park itself is public. Just make sure you … [Read more...]
Huntington Beach Playground Near Pier (All Inclusive)
How about an all-inclusive Huntington Beach playground in the sand north of the Huntington Beach Pier? Yes, please. In the works for a LONG time, this beach playground is partially the result of "a local mom who saw a need, asked a question and went with the flow" according to her "Huntington Beach Playground in the Sand" page on Facebook. Yay, mom! It's real. It's … [Read more...]
Spiderweb Parks in Orange County
Spiderweb parks in Orange County! This is the master list you've always wanted! These rope or rubber-coated climbers are especially popular with older kids. Remember playing on those playground domes when we were kids? I think these provide our kids with a similar experience. In all my park visits, I've found all different shapes and sizes of spiderweb … [Read more...]
Shipley Nature Center and Blackbird Pond
Shipley Nature Center is absolutely one of my favorite spots in Orange County. Location: You would never know there's a huge park just from driving by. When I go, I take Interstate 405 to Beach Boulevard and head toward the beach. Turn right on Slater and left on Goldenwest. Half of the park is on your left (restaurant, lake, library) and the parking for Shipley is on … [Read more...]
Bolsa Chica Wetlands: Historical Armaments and Nesting Grounds
Our first trip to Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Huntington Beach turned out to be quite the summer adventure. The first day we went, there was a press conference in the interpretive center. There was no staff available to give us any direction on where to hike with kids. So I returned the next day with husband in tow. The interpretive center was closed when we arrived, but opened … [Read more...]