Fun Orange County Parks

OC kids playgrounds and nature play trips

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 … [Read more...]