Cherry Park in Lake Forest: Accessible Playground in the Neighborhood
Cherry Park in Lake Forest features fun and universally accessible playgrounds for 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds as of February 2021.
Sheep Hills Park: That Green Area Between Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo
Sheep Hills Park is located in Laguna Hills, but is managed by the Aliso Viejo Community Association. The playground got an update in 2019.
Hummingbird Park: Sunken in a Hidden Corner of Aliso Viejo
Hummingbird Park in Aliso Viejo has everything I wanted out of a play place as a kid. It’s sunken below street level so it feels kinda secret and hidden. It’s …
Eastside Community Park in Yorba Linda: Sits on a Hilltop with a View
Eastside Park in Yorba Linda sits atop a hill with an amazing view of the valley below. It has brand new, super fun play structures with plenty of slides and fun …
Everything Is Magical When The Little Humbugs Are Your Friends
“When children and nature mix, something magical happens.” -Marghanita Hughes, Author & Illustrator I get goosebumps every time I hear Marghanita say those words. Her voice gets wispy when she …
My Halloween History in Pictures
Halloween is just one long session of pretend play! Enjoy these Halloween photos from my childhood. My mom was awesome at making it special for us: hand-sewn costumes, Trick-or-Treating, pumpkin …
San Antonio Park: Green and Grassy with Playgrounds for Horsing Around
San Antonio Park in Yorba Linda is easy to find from the main strip of Yorba Linda Boulevard, but when you arrive you’ll feel miles away from everything. Location: From …
Deedle-Deets and Other Games to Get Your Silly On
Silly games are the best for nurturing creativity in the whole family. There were no electronics to entertain my sister and I on long drives to our grandparent’s house in …
Guided Night Hike in Silverado Canyon
The light faded as we headed toward the hills and our rendezvous point for our special guided night hike in Silverado Canyon. We’ve walked around our neighborhood in the dark …
Ode to The Grass Stain Guru: My Outdoor Bill of Rights
Bethe, a.k.a. The Grass Stain Guru, probably doesn’t know how much of an impact she’s had on me and my family. I’m a thinker and Bethe’s posts always challenge me. …