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Sheep Hills Park: That Green Area Between Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo

by Dara

Sheep Hills Park sits within the boundaries of the City of Laguna Hills as part of a September 2000 annexation.  However, it's still listed as an Aliso Viejo park managed by the Aliso Viejo Community Association.  Although the playground is simple, the adjoining field has a fantastic quarter mile loop that connects to the Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional … [Read more...]

Cabot Park in Laguna Hills

by Michele Whiteaker

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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 … [Read more...]

Dinosaur Park in Laguna Hills: Dive Into Undersea Fossils

by Michele Whiteaker

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. 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 play equipment. Check out my one minute "park teaser" … [Read more...]

Orange County Workout Parks with Outdoor Fitness Equipment

by Michele Whiteaker

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Check out these local Orange County workout parks with outdoor fitness equipment for those who want to pursue an outdoor exercise routine. 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. It's … [Read more...]

Beckenham Park in Laguna Hills: A Happy Spot with Rainbows and Turtles

by Michele Whiteaker

Beckenham ParkĀ 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...]

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