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Bastanchury Park in Fullerton features a fun little playground in the center of a sports complex. With the kids staying in such a small area, it’s easy to watch multiples …

Parque de Los Vaqueros in Placentia is nestled between housing tracts in a lush greenbelt near an elementary school. Directions to Parque de Los Vaqueros: The official address for Park …

The folks at OCParks.com alerted me to this very unique ranger program that’s ongoing at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea.  Even if you can’t make it on Thursdays for …

Pioneer Park in Anaheim was yet another map find. From the satellite imagery I could see some details from both structures that made it look very promising, and it didn’t …

Veterans Park in Yorba Linda is a new-to-me park that has quickly become part of our regular park rotation. Large, older trees provide ample shade on the smaller of the …

Shapell Park in Yorba Linda is a great, quiet little park for smaller or less-coordinated kids.  We usually run into toddlers there. There are some nice views of the surrounding …

Harry M. Dotson Park in Stanton was a complete surprise with its pirate ship, fort, and playful details. Splash pad open in summer months.

Join the official OC Parks (OCParks.com) on Friday, May 20, for a family-friendly evening exploring the amazing nocturnal world of Carbon Canyon through informative presentations, hands-on activities and a twilight …

Toyon Park in Anaheim has a sports park feel to it and includes baseball diamonds, soccer fields, sand volleyball and basketball courts.  The park is officially in Anaheim, but it’s …

I love nature centers and interpretive centers. Sometimes they are dusty and date back to the 70’s, but that makes me love them all the more. The little interpretive center …