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LA County Parks and Recreation Spring Programs

Spring Into Parks

Explore L.A. County Parks with New Family Friendly Programs

Mom and daughter with Easter bunny ears and eggs

Activities, Food Ideas, Arts and Crafts

Celebrating Easter, Passover, Spring in and around L.A.

Explore Sea Life

Birch Aquarium is Now Open Indoors and Out

Registration Begins April 1

Junior Lifeguard Program Will Be Back This Summer

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SoCal Beaches Increase Accessibility

New Access Mat at Venice Beach

Welcome Back

Your Guide to L.A.’s Reopenings

Spring & Hope

L.A. in Full Bloom

At the Natural History Museum

Butterfly Pavilion is Coming Back

Out By the Sea

It’s Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor

Sea Lions, Pelicans & Gulls

Sightseeing Close to Home

A Neighborhood Guide to L.A.’s Amazing Architecture

29 Distance-Learning Field Trips in L.A.

Our Guide to Halloween Fun in L.A.

Our End-of-Summer L.A. Field Trips

Kids can Earn Junior Wildlife Ranger Badges at Home

How Families Can Safely Make Outdoor Play a Priority this Summer

Bring Those Cool Summer Vibes Home

It’s a Great Time to Garden

Bring the Outdoors Home, No Matter What Space You’ve Got!

#SupportingFamilies: Nature Activities to Do at Home

7 Best SoCal Gardens for Kids

Relax into Musical ‘MindTravel’

Youth Cycling Association: Paving a Road to Cycling for All

Let the Birthday Parties Begin

What’s New on Catalina Island

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L.A. by Foot: Exploring Walkable Neighborhoods

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Leo del desierto: Toddlers in the Desert

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The Great Ice-scape, or How I Learned to Let My Kids Love the Snow

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The Parks Project Eases a New Big Sister’s Transition

Birthdays That are So L.A.

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Net Generation Brings Tennis to Kids Across L.A.

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Ripe for Satire: A Taste of this Summer’s Farmers Market Scene

L.A. Playgrounds

7 L.A. Playgrounds Perfect for Unstructured Play

Mother Nature vs Materialism with Netiya

Quick Getaways: Adventure is just 2 Hours Away

Los Angeles Nature Centers

Getting ‘Centered’ at L.A.’s Nature Centers

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Surprises Behind the Orange Curtain: Good Coffee and Gated Adventure Parks in the OC

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The Art of Getting the Kids Outdoors in the Los Angeles Area

kid-friendly beaches

Best Kid Friendly Beaches Along the Highway 1 Discovery Route

kid-friendly winter sports

10 Winter Sports for California Families

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Murals in Los Angeles: Taking Art to the Streets with Kids

Wrightwood Ziplining and Our Leap of Love

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Get Wild with L.A. Zoo’s Creature Camp Out for Families

Geocaching With Kids for Outdoor Fun In L.A.

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Out, About and Inclusive In L.A.

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6 Free Workouts for L.A. Families

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Find Big Family Fun on California Farms

LA’s Great 8: Exceptional Outdoor Playgrounds

Freewheeling At the Beach

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Picnic Perfection: Tips for Healthy, Safe and Delicious Meals On-The-Go

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6 Local Gardens For Families to Explore

Four Great Family Bike Trails

Six Local Farms That Welcome Families

Meet L.A.’s Hummingbirds

Driving, Dreaming and Daytime Napping in L.A.

There’s More to These Playgrounds Than Meets The Eye

Making Nature Visits Easy in the Audubon Center

Seeing Stars: Where to Take In Views Of the Night Sky