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Northwood Community Park in Irvine is also known as Castle Park. I think of it as a fortress fit for knights and princesses.

Courtney’s SandCastle Universal Playground & Sensory Garden in San Clemente provides inclusive play features in a contained setting.

Bill Barber Memorial Park’s true name is Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. Colonel William E. Barber died in April 2002 not far from the park which bears his …

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 …

Aliso Beach Park is a bit of a secret over the Laguna Main Beach Playground. On a winter evening when I first posted this beach, there were only a few …

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 …

Pico Park in San Clemente is right below the Outlets at San Clemente. It’s a compact little park with some challenging climbers, a basketball court, picnic area and restrooms right …

Steve Ambriz Memorial Park in Orange features a large area dedicated to play with a little something for everyone. With two standard play structures and a large, abstract climb-on structure …

Acorn Park in Aliso Viejo is nestled between a quiet neighborhood and Oak Grove Elementary School. Large trees surround play areas and provide some of the best shade around. Grassy …

Woodbury Community Park in Irvine is just what you’d imagine: a beautiful oasis centering a planned community. The park is at the center, spreading to apartments and housing, then big …