Off the infamous 91 freeway, Eucalyptus Park is a few blocks away from a shopping center. It isn’t exactly remote, and it’s in a neighborhood, but the park still manages to have some decent foliage. Biodiversity in Eucalyptus Park: More Than Just Eucalyptus There is, of course, eucalyptus. There are also blossoms, and hummingbirds, and … Read more

Like many places in the area, Edison Park is named after the scientist and inventor. It is in a nice suburban neighborhood. The houses around do not indicate what the park is going to be like, however. The Unsettling Reality of Edison Park Immediately as I roll into the parking lot, I see people hanging … Read more

At the end of a residential street tucked into the corner of a suburban neighborhood is Schweitzer Park. This park is immediately strange. It’s tucked away, but it also has a large baseball field and is connected to a school. A Divided Park: Contrasting Landscapes at Schweitzer The parking lot splits the park in half. … Read more

Unassuming near the streets of Brookhurst and Katella, Modjeska Park is one of the largest in the Anaheim area. In the middle of a pleasant suburban neighborhood, it is a large square plot of land with a lot of grass and recreational activities. The main attraction, though, is the vast fields of green grass. It … Read more

Maxwell Park public library

Pulling off Lincoln Street in Anaheim, California, the neighborhood surrounding Founder’s Park looks like something from the 1950s. The houses were clearly built around that time, and the surrounding atmosphere is that of another time. Already I’m wondering what the park will be like. Then I see it. Historical Structures in Founder’s Park: A Blast … Read more

Twila Reid Park is between Anaheim and Buena Park, but it might as well be the latter. It’s located at the far corner of Anaheim. You pass by a small amusement park called Adventure Park and it’s not too far from Knott’s Berry Farm. As far as Twila Reid goes, it is a local park … Read more

It’s a hot day in Southern California as I head to Juarez Park. The air conditioning in my vehicle takes a few minutes to cool down the car. As I pull onto the street called Sunkist, I think it aptly named. It is very sunny, and there isn’t much shade at the park. Juarez is … Read more

On the way to La Palma Park, I pass Pearson Park. This park, in fact, is featured in our comprehensive list of the 15 Best Parks in Anaheim (Ranked Best to Worst) It’s only a few blocks away from it through the quaint, traditional Anaheim neighborhood. Later I see a sign that says Welcome to … Read more

Formerly known as Toyon Park, there’s no indication why it has changed its name to Ronald Reagan Park. Since it has a new name, I couldn’t find the location at first. Upon searching for its new name, the location in a suburban neighborhood between Anaheim and Corona shows up. Exploring the Recreational Facilities of Ronald … Read more