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Moulton Meadows Park in Laguna Beach is way up in the hills above the beach and has a wilderness feel to it.

Knotty Pine Park was a surprise discovery behind bustling La Paz Road–tucked back in a well-manicured Laguna Hills neighborhood. It’s easy to access from Interstate 5 and features lots of …

Bonito Canyon Park in San Clemente is a great park for older climbers and nearby the Boys & Girls Club. Ocean breezes keep it cooler.

Crown Valley Community Park in Laguna Niguel is truly a great place for community gatherings and exploration. “Thank you, thank you!” to Staci who recommended Crown Valley Community Park. I’ve …

Lang Park sets a playful scene featuring “Music of the Spheres” by Nancy Mooslin – the steel rainbow sculptures swirling above this hidden jewel opposite the Montage.  Memorialized in a …

Try a Laguna Niguel nature walk with the whole family. I cover Laguna Niguel Regional Park’s main playground in depth. Did you realize there’s a HIDDEN playground? Past the tennis …

Oso Viejo Park is part of the Norman P. Murray Community Senior Center in Mission Viejo. The Senior Center is gorgeous with a fantastic patio garden and nice walkable trail. …

Thunderbird Park is tucked into a neighborhood near Dana Hills High School off Stonehill Drive. I like this park for its cool ocean breeze, solitude, nice view towards Dana Point. …

Stockport Park is a lovely Laguna Hills neighborhood park with a large grassy area and plenty of room to run. NOTE: Stockport Park is under renovation during Summer 2015. The …

Marguerite O’Neill Park is one of my favorite in Mission Viejo. Living in Orange County, I’ve become accustomed to streets, shopping centers, and parks bearing the names “Marguerite” and “O’Neill.” …