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...]
Parc Vista Park in Laguna Niguel
Parc Vista Park in Laguna Niguel is a small, but mighty park with a large grassy area, shady sycamores and views that go for miles. Location of Parc Vista Park in Laguna Niguel: Parc Vista is a street that forms a horseshoe with each open end connecting to Marina Hills. If you are coming from Niguel Road, you will can turn onto Parc Vista by the Marina Hills Recreation … [Read more...]
Ocean Breeze Park in Laguna Niguel
Ocean Breeze Park in Laguna Niguel was a great little discovery for our family. My son spent his time shooting baskets on the very nice basketball court while my daughter played on all the play equipment and visited with other families out for a play day at the park. Location: Ocean Breeze Park is in a neighborhood near the intersection of Niguel Road and Camino Del … [Read more...]
Chapparosa Park: Beckoning Young Settlers to Play Fort
Chapparosa Park is at the dead end of Chapparosa Park Road off Golden Lantern near the Marina Hills Shopping Center. It also links to the Salt Creek Corridor Regional Park with a path leading to Niguel Road Park - and eventually down to Salt Creek Beach (see map because it looks as if you might have to zig-zag a bit). I took my 2 kids and 2 nephews to this park and had no … [Read more...]