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 …
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Eastside 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. Super fun play structures with slides & play panels!
Oso Viejo Park and Jeronimo Open Space for Outdoor Fitness
Oso Viejo Park (Village Green section) and Jeronimo Open Space in Mission Viejo are perfect for outdoor fitness when you pair the resistance machines with a nice walk along the …
Playground Lover
I’ve been a playground lover for a long time! I can still map out my elementary school playground and the games I played there. This photo was from the side/back …
Crescent Bay Beach in Laguna Beach: A Mom’s Perspective
[Thanks to Noel for this amazing guest post. She’s as talented with words as she is with her photography.] My son, CJ, grew up crawling around on the sand for …
Color Jumping: Creativity Comes Into Play
The playgrounds were wet, but the kids wanted to take a walk in the rain. So we packed up the cocoa in a thermos and headed outdoors with our umbrellas. …
OC Playgrounds with Cars, Trains and Rocketships to Get Kids Moving
Parks often earn their name from their main attractions. Kids proudly proclaim them: Bumpy Slide Park, Dinosaur Park, or Dizzy Park for the spinning contraptions. Well, I’ve got some park …
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 …
Bigonger Park in Yorba Linda: Sprinkled with Pepper Trees and Hills for Rolling
Bigonger Park in Yorba Linda is a small neighborhood playground nestled up against the Yorba Linda Golf Course in a very beautiful and relaxing setting. Golf carts periodically drive by …