Pittsford Park in Lake Forest (Universally Accessible)
Pittsford Park in Lake Forest has ramps for the main play equipment and other modifications to make some elements universally accessible.
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Pines Park Above Capistrano Beach
Pines Park in Dana Point sits on a bluff above Capistrano Beach where you can picnic with a view of the ocean while playing on a playground.
Foothill Ranch Community Park: Musical Fun and Shady Picnics
Foothill Ranch Community Park in Lake Forest has a high-tech, giant-sized teeter-totter and shade covers over the picnic tables.
Some Like It Hot, But Not Me: Tips for Keeping Your Cool
I’m not a fan of hot playgrounds. Make that heat, in general. I’d rather bundle up on a chilly day than sweat like a maniac in 100 degree weather. We …
Clipper Cove Park in Laguna Niguel
Clipper Cove Park in Laguna Niguel offers playful ocean theme and pirate ships for pretend with lots of climbers and spinners.
Capistrano Beach Park: Ocean-Side Train Watching and Sand Play
Capistrano Beach Park, better known as Capo Beach, is one of my favorite Orange County beaches – not for swimming – but just to pull into the parking lot, pile …
Do Playground Rules Require Playground Police?
We played at the playground associated with this Playground Rules sign. My husband took the kids ahead of me while I grabbed our coats from the car. It was a …
Top 3 OC Gifts for Play
Before you spend all your pennies on retail, consider sinking some bucks into annual passes which benefit non-profit organizations and gift your friends or family with a whole year of …
Travis Ranch Youth Park: Plenty of Play Panels and Room to Run
Travis Ranch Youth Park is typical of Yorba Linda playgrounds. You can drive along Yorba Linda Boulevard and only spot houses and retail. If you get just a tiny bit …
El Toro Park in Lake Forest: Tidepools Without the Tide
El Toro Park or El Toro Community Park got press from the Orange County Register a day after its grand opening in September 2010, where reporter Erika Ritchie gave a great …