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  • Shipley Nature Center and Blackbird Pond in Huntington Beach
  • Hidden Playground and Nature Hike at Laguna Niguel Regional Park
  • 2026 OC Parks Annual Pass
  • Dana Point Headlands Nature Interpretive Center
  • Irvine Regional Park=4 Playgrounds + 1 Zoo + 1 Railroad + 1 Lake + Lots of Ponies
  • coastal peak park newport beach
    Coastal Peak Park in Newport Beach
  • Serrano Creek Park in Lake Forest: Horse Trails and Eucalyptus for a Real Rancho Feel
  • Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Interpretive Center
  • Turtle Rock Nature Center and Community Park
  • TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa: Angel's Playground for Expansive Accessible Fun
  • Moulton Meadows Park in Laguna Beach
  • Oso Creek Trail in Mission Viejo for Family Nature Walks
  • oak glen preserve children nature trail hike
    Oak Glen Preserve Children's Nature Trail - The Wildlands Conservancy
  • Chapparosa Park in Laguna Niguel
  • Yorba Regional Park: Yorba Linda by Location, But in Anaheim by Address
  • Riley Wilderness Park in Coto de Caza
  • Canyon View Park Aliso Viejo
    Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo
  • Alta Laguna Park in Laguna Beach
  • O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon
  • Aurora Park in Mission Viejo: Neat-o Nature Walk and Yellow Taxicab
  • 5 Family Walks in Orange County
  • Family Nature Summit Discovery Trail
  • Brea Sports Park Playground
  • Ojai Hike
    Ojai Hike on Shelf Road: June Gloom Getaway in Ventura County
  • Crown Valley Community Park
    Crown Valley Community Park: Secret Gardens for Knights and Ladies
  • Carbon Canyon Regional Park: The $5 Park with $10 Worth of Fun
  • National Parks on PBS by Ken Burns
  • Cedar Grove Park: Under the Troll Bridge and Through the Woods

"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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