Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea is home to some of the best playgrounds in Orange County and, surprisingly, a redwood grove. This is the only grove of redwoods in Orange County. A 4-acre lake sits at the center of this expansive park. With one of the biggest and best playgrounds around. You'll spot birds like coots with their black bodies and white … [Read more...]
Tri-City Regional Park in Placentia: See Turtles in the Lake and Dodge Waddling Waterfowl
Tri-City Regional Park in Placentia has a beautiful lake in the center with a path that goes around it. There's even a shortcut that goes across a couple of bridges that my toddler loves and runs for as soon as we start our walk. Tri-City is run by the county's OC Parks system since 2013 -- and is very near Brea Sports Park. Location: Take the 57 Freeway to the … [Read more...]
Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea: The $5 Park with $10 Worth of Fun
Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea is ridiculously fun. FOUR playgrounds lie in sprinting distance of one another - with views of a small lake. Bring a picnic and plan to stay all day for nature hikes and wildlife viewing. Kudos to Orange County for bringing the best in playgrounds to its kids. Directions to Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea: We took the 57 Freeway … [Read more...]
Founder’s Park in Brea: Sandy Play Table Gets All the Attention
Founder’s Park in Brea is perfect for kids that enjoy playing with sand. Sure, there are play structures and a cool rock-climbing wall – but my boys tend to ignore everything but the sand and play table for the majority of the time that we are here. They typically only decide to start playing on the structures as we are wrapping up our visits. Location: Founder’s Park is … [Read more...]
Olinda Ranch Park in Brea: Pluck Some Piano Tunes and Play in the Sand
Olinda Ranch Park in Brea is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood just across the street from Carbon Canyon Regional Park. The small but charming play structure has some fun interactive play panels and plenty of play sand below. Retreat to the shade of the nearby trees or shaded picnic area for a snack and a break from the sun. Directions to Olinda Ranch Park in Brea: From … [Read more...]