Discovering Juarez Park: A Quiet Oasis in the Heart of Anaheim, California

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 simple. Situated between a school and the Anaheim Public Library Sunkist Branch, the park itself consists of a baseball field that extends out into a large patch of grass, a playground for children, and picnic tables with barbecues. The school next to Juarez has two baseball fields of its own, but the one in the park is clearly sequestered from the school. The field is perfect for dogs and children to run around, but it’s too hot this Tuesday for many people to bring their children.