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  • Oso Creek Trail in Mission Viejo for Family Nature Walks
  • Oak Glen Preserve Children's Nature Trail - The Wildlands Conservancy
  • Cedar Grove Park in Tustin: Under the Troll Bridge and Through the Woods
  • O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon
  • Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks for Families
  • SJC Flag Hill and Patriot Trail - or Flagpole Hike - for Families
  • Guided Night Hike in Silverado Canyon
  • Nature Scene Investigators (NSI): On A Not-So-Secret Mission to Get Families Outdoors
  • Ojai Hike on Shelf Road: June Gloom Getaway in Ventura County
  • Carbon Canyon Regional Park: The $5 Park with $10 Worth of Fun
  • Hidden Playground and Nature Hike at Laguna Niguel Regional Park
  • Merrell Moab Ventilator: Shoes for Play

"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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