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 of the … [Read more...]
Fullerton Sports Complex Playground
Fullerton Sports Complex Playground is another one of Lisa's great finds! I'm never disappointed when I arrive at our play destination to take photos of her recommendation. I love the warm feeling of a wood playground and the shade cover is such a bonus for hot summer days. Location of Fullerton Sports Complex Playground: Bastanchury is one of the main roads through … [Read more...]
Fullerton Arboretum: Nature Walks through the Trees
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. Directions to Fullerton Arboretum: It's right off the 57 … [Read more...]
Hillcrest Park + Lions Field Stairs in Fullerton
Even though Hillcrest Park in Fullerton sounds like it's at the top of a hill, the playground is at the base. However, there are stonework stairs leading to the hilltop/crest from the playground side. The Lions Field stairs in Fullerton are across another little hilltop valley at the other side of the crest where the stairs are wooden and nicknamed the "Pine Forest … [Read more...]