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  • Sheep Hills Park: That Green Area Between Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo
  • La Plata Park in Laguna Niguel
  • Hummingbird Park in Aliso Viejo
  • Village Green Park in Laguna Beach
  • Cherry Park in Lake Forest: Accessible Playground in the Neighborhood
  • Eastside Park in Yorba Linda: Sits on a Hilltop with a View
  • Everything Is Magical When The Little Humbugs Are Your Friends
  • My Halloween History in Pictures
  • San Antonio Park: Green and Grassy with Playgrounds for Horsing Around
  • Deedle-Deets and Other Games to Get Your Silly On
  • Guided Night Hike in Silverado Canyon
  • Ode to The Grass Stain Guru: My Outdoor Bill of Rights
  • OC Photographer Promoting Play With Creative Fundraising Idea
  • Cardboard Magic: A Boat That's Not a Boat and A Plane To Make Imagination Soar
  • THE Backpack: A Practical Way to Pack for Outdoor Adventures with Kids
  • Play Ideas Gone Wrong
  • Zooming In On Fun
  • Water Painted Rocks: Who Knew?
  • Nature Scene Investigators (NSI): On A Not-So-Secret Mission to Get Families Outdoors
  • Central Orange County Parks Index: Outdoor Adventures from Costa Mesa to Tustin

"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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