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Mile Square Regional Park has been home to the only archery range at an Orange County park since the early 1970s. OC Parks invites the public to the grand reopening event for …

I bet you already know about Boomers Buccaneer Cove in Irvine. You’ve probably watched the construction since the beginning of Summer 2013. I have to say up front that Boomers is …

Many thanks to Wheel Fun Rentals for their sponsorship. Their generous support over the years helps ensure I can keep bringing play to Orange County. Remember when volunteer North County …

The Coastkeeper Natural Play Garden is a nature playground that sits within Coastkeeper’s California friendly demonstration garden.

I count myself as an original fan of Stonefire Grill, since I lived in Valencia when they opened their first restaurant location there. Don’t be fooled by the name! Vegetarians …

I had one purpose for attending the media preview of the Los Olivos Apartment Village near Irvine Spectrum: Find out how to access the parks and trails going into what’s …

Lookout Point sits above the Newport Harbor entrance off Corona Del Mar Beach.   On a very blustery day when we were exploring the coast with the kids, we discovered some …

Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks celebrated the 5 year anniversary of the National Natural Landmark designation in October! The many organizations, agencies and volunteers helping to preserve the open spaces comprising …

The OC Zoo is one of my favorite places in Orange County. I bring out-of-town guests there ALL the time. Why? It’s inside Irvine Regional Park which offers FOUR playgrounds, …

Pretend City’s Way To Play Adventure Guide is an overlooked tool in strengthening your child’s skills through play and learning about developmental milestones. Did you know that 90% of a …