The Fullerton Arboretum was on my list of places to visit with the kids ever since I heard about it from a blogger friend. She said, "Oh, you'll love it!" and "Get on their email list!" We made it a family trip on the weekend and it was perfect! It wasn't crowded at all and the place has such a nice feel to it. How to Get to Fullerton Arboretum: It's right off the 57 … [Read more...]
Orange County Train Trips for Locals
Thanks to reader, Aimee, who requested a new list from me: "I'd love a list of fun things to do for 3-5 year olds within walking distance of train stations (that are reasonably priced, of course). Destinations could be LA, OC or San Diego." So for Orange County train trips, I will be looking at: 3-5 year old age range (let's call them preschoolers)walking distance … [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...]
Craig Regional Park in Fullerton
Craig Regional Park in Fullerton is in the most urban location of the regional parks I've visited. It's right across the Imperial Highway near Brea Mall. On the weekday we visited, I observed many visitors in high heels or suits walk over to the park with their sack lunches. Once you are inside the gates, the mall and busy city streets fade away--the only reminder … [Read more...]
Fullerton Sports Complex Playground
Fullerton Sports Complex Playground is new as of March 2021. Never fear - the shade cover is still there for now! The shade cover is such a bonus for hot summer days. I'm going to miss the warm feeling of the wood playground and the whimsical tree house and brightly-colored climbers. It's somehow lost it's bright feel. Maybe it was the cloudy morning when I visited? I am … [Read more...]