Playgrounds by City

Mr. Play Parks spends long hours at his office and yearns to get outdoors on the weekends. Our day trips aren’t really enough for a guy who spent a childhood …

Parque de Los Vaqueros in Placentia is nestled between housing tracts in a lush greenbelt near an elementary school. Directions to Parque de Los Vaqueros: The official address for Park …

The folks at OCParks.com alerted me to this very unique ranger program that’s ongoing at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea.  Even if you can’t make it on Thursdays for …

Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks celebrated the 5 year anniversary of the National Natural Landmark designation in October! The many organizations, agencies and volunteers helping to preserve the open spaces comprising …

The OC Zoo is one of my favorite places in Orange County. I bring out-of-town guests there ALL the time. Why? It’s inside Irvine Regional Park which offers FOUR playgrounds, …

Pretend City’s Way To Play Adventure Guide is an overlooked tool in strengthening your child’s skills through play and learning about developmental milestones. Did you know that 90% of a …

Pioneer Park in Anaheim was yet another map find. From the satellite imagery I could see some details from both structures that made it look very promising, and it didn’t …

Nature Park in Lake Forest is in the most unlikely spot: in the middle of industrial park.  Many of you families in South County will know where it is — …

Alicia Park in Mission Viejo (renamed Craycraft Park) is a sports park with a small playground and landscaped picnic & outdoor meeting area.

The Butterfly Habitat at Mason Regional Park in Irvine opened in November 2010.  The kids and I finally stopped by to find the hidden garden during our summer exploring in …