Dinosaur Park in Laguna Hills is the most common name I've heard for this amazing fossil-themed park behind the Laguna Hills Community Center at the corner of Alicia and Paseo De Valencia. Check out my one minute "park teaser" for a quick overview. I've also heard it called: Dino Park and Prehistoric Park. It's a great run-around park with 2 different levels and all sorts of … [Read more...]
Orange County Workout Parks with Outdoor Fitness Equipment
For those who don't want to be in the gym, check out these local Orange County workout parks with outdoor fitness equipment. An article appeared in Atlantic Cities called "The Latest Scourge Afflicting Our Parks: Outdoor Yoga Classes." It sets up a scenario where private business is using public park space and not paying rent or fees for a facility. A good point, because … [Read more...]
Cabot Park: A Tiny Playground in a Convenient Location
Cabot Park in Laguna Hills is small, but good for younger kids. It's near the Crown Valley Costco and a great little place for the kids to get out their wiggles. It's a hub for Little League Baseball and the parking lot is also sometimes a staging area for road construction workers. Directions to Cabot Park in Laguna Hills: On Cabot between Crown Valley Parkway and La Paz … [Read more...]
Beckenham Park in Laguna Hills: A Happy Spot with Rainbows and Turtles
Beckenham Park or "Turtle Park" flashes a rainbow-colored play surface and uses those concrete turtle playground sculptures from when I was a kid. It's set up in a neat little circle with benches around the center. Location: Off Paseo De Valencia onto Beckenham past the Laguna Arts Medical Office Buildings. Or find it off Alicia Parkway by taking Cousteau. MAP to … [Read more...]
Costeau Park in Laguna Hills: Climb into a Kids Only Treehouse
Costeau Park in Laguna Hills underwent a big renovation in April/May 2011 which removed all the bark play surface and completely replaced it with green recycled rubber. I was ready to be under-impressed because I liked the old wooden equipment. In fact, I overheard some teenagers say "We played at that old park, like, our whole lives." Despite my doubts, I have to say, I think … [Read more...]