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parks with shade

  • Sunset Ridge Park in Newport Beach
  • Top 45+ OC Playgrounds with Shade Covers
  • Tamarisk Park in Lake Forest
  • La Veta Park in Orange: A Favorite Off Chapman Avenue
  • Barcelona Park in Mission Viejo
  • Caspers Wilderness Park Playground for Families
  • Oak Creek Community Park in Irvine
  • Liberty Park in San Clemente
  • Yorba Regional Park: Yorba Linda by Location, But in Anaheim by Address
  • Grand Park in Aliso Viejo
  • Rimgate Park in Lake Forest: Bounce a Ball and Play Tag
  • Lake Forest Park: Stop to Play, Go for a Nature Walk
  • Fullerton Sports Complex Playground
  • Springdale Park in Aliso Viejo: Sharpen Your Spider Skills on Giant Webs
  • Tustin Sports Park for Play Days Under the Shade Cover
  • Alton Park in Foothill Ranch: Small Shaded Park Almost Has It All
  • Aliso Viejo Community Park
  • Alta Laguna Park in Laguna Beach
  • Laguna Main Beach Park Playground: Learn Your Ocean Lessons at the Lifeguard Tower
  • Stanton Central Park and Splash Pad
  • Heritage Park in Tustin
  • Bosque Playground at Great Park Trails in Irvine
  • Concourse Park in Portola Hills
  • Oak Park in Aliso Viejo
  • Orchard Park in Irvine
  • Ridgecrest Park in Aliso Viejo
  • Some Like It Hot, But Not Me: Tips for Keeping Your Cool
  • Santa Vittoria Park in Laguna Hills
  • Peachwood Park in Lake Forest
  • El Toro Park in Lake Forest: Tidepools Without the Tide
  • Woodbury Community Park: A Training Ground for Mountaineers and Hamsters

"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. Humbly sharing playful OC outdoor places to fit your tight budget through this unofficial and free community resource filled with time-tested recommendations from parents/caregivers like you.

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