Bear Brand Park is one of the smaller Laguna Niguel parks located very near Ocean Ranch shopping center. It still has some of the benefits of being near the beach in the summer with some nice ocean breezes or fog. It can be busy at school pick-ups and drop-offs or on the weekends during sports events. Location: By St. Anne's School, Camino Del Avion and Bear Brand; 2 … [Read more...]
Reef View Node Park in Laguna Niguel
Reef View Node Park in Laguna Niguel is a very hidden small neighborhood park, but worth visiting for the views and feeling of being above it all. When I first tried to find this park, we ended up at Redondo View Node Park which doesn't have a playground, but still has excellent views. Since you park outside the cul-de-sac (or "node"), you can't see the Reef View Node … [Read more...]
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Laguna Niguel Regional Park in Laguna Niguel is a great place to take the jogger stroller and do a turn-around with the play area as a final destination and reward for your little one. Please enjoy this PLAY FOR A MINUTE video to get a sense of what fun you'll have playing! Location of Laguna Niguel Regional Park: Near the intersection of La Paz and Aliso Creek … [Read more...]
Niguel Heights Park in Laguna Niguel
Niguel Heights Park sits in a neighborhood between Aliso Creek Road and Avila Road in Laguna Niguel. It's very near shopping and restaurants making it perfect for a quick play in between errands. For us, it's never "quick" because the kids end up taking off on adventure play . . . exploring every corner of this great local secret. Location: The park is closest to the 73 … [Read more...]
Laguna Niguel Lake Walk
Taking a Laguna Niguel Lake walk is one of my new favorite pastimes. I'm no stranger to the park, but discovering the lake walk is pretty new to me. I always have my OCParks annual pass and frequent the main playground. There's a sweet spot just before sunset when the park is gorgeous and not many people are there. I've written about various elements of Laguna Niguel Regional … [Read more...]