Melinda Park in Mission Viejo
Melinda Park in Mission Viejo sits right along Rancho Santa Margarita Parkway on the border of Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. It has great views of Saddleback Mountain. Directions …
Parks with picnic shelters
Woodbury Maze Garden: Paper and Crayons Lead to the Blue Chateau
The Woodbury maze garden sits within the Woodbury neighborhood in Irvine anchored by Woodbury Community Park. When we were visiting Settler’s Park, a family recommended we check out Woodbury. My …
Crown Valley Community Park: Secret Gardens for Knights and Ladies
Crown Valley Community Park in Laguna Niguel is truly a great place for community gatherings and exploration. “Thank you, thank you!” to Staci who recommended Crown Valley Community Park. I’ve …
La Veta Park: A Favorite Off Chapman Avenue
La Veta Park sits tucked back in a neighborhood off Chapman Avenue in Orange. Thanks to the special visitor for a recommendation that was so detailed, I was able to …
Hidden Playground and Nature Hike at Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Try a Laguna Niguel nature walk with the whole family. I cover Laguna Niguel Regional Park’s main playground in depth. Did you realize there’s a HIDDEN playground? Past the tennis …
Grijalva Community Park: Fun Foot Bridge and Multiple Monkey Bars
Grijalva Community Park at Santiago Creek is another recommendation from Mary who told me about Pioneer Park. It was very easy to get to from the freeway and we had …
Huntington Beach Central Park
Central Park Huntington Beach is so massive that it has an east and west side. It’s a beautiful oasis of nature right in the thick of Huntington Beach. Location: The …
Cedar Grove Park: Under the Troll Bridge and Through the Woods
JUNE 2013 UPDATE: Cedar Grove Park is under construction. (Hurray!) So there will be no reservations available for the picnic areas there. The projected end date is August 18th, 2013. …