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Laguna Niguel: More Than Homes, and Still a Bit of The Wild

At any given time, one might see a coyote or other critters running freely in one of the city's 34 parks. Can you guess where these photos were taken?

Many people think that Laguna Niguel is nothing more than and

However, there are along with open spaces where walkers, and even , wild deer and rabbits roam.  

And did you also know that more than one-third of the city has been designated as open space? 

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Whether you visit one of the many parks for an afternoon picnic or an impromptu soccer match, or just to gaze at some wildlife, you might be happy to know that more than 67 acres combined make up our parks.

Many offer picnic tables, tot lots, swings, bike racks, restrooms, barbecue pits, park benches, baby swings and slides.

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Laguna Niguel Boasts:

Two regional parks

23 neighborhood parks

Pooch park

Two county regional parks

Two small county parks

Skateboard and Soccer Park

Can you guess where photographer Barton Mac Leod took these photos while he was out and about in Laguna Niguel? First person to guess correctly, wins a Patch T-shirt.

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