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  • 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
  • Sheep Hills Park: That Green Area Between Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo
  • 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
  • Outdoor Family Events THIS Weekend
  • 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. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

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