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Aliso Viejo Parks Ideal for Social Distancing Exercise

In a recent study that analyzed over 1,000 coronavirus cases in China researchers examined hundreds of transmission venues and realized that only one transmission had took place outside (source). 

Well prior to that study, numerous Harvard scientists together with epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch, reviewed the evidence and came to a definitive conclusion that the benefits of being outside significantly exceed any the risk of infection in the park.

In a 2009 study regarding outdoor hospitals during the 1918 influenza epidemic the public was advised to be outdoors as much as possible during the next pandemic.  Practicing distancing will certainly help too.

The following Orange County parks offer some healthy exercise choices with or without a pandemic.

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
28373 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 923-2200 

According to OCParks.com website, the park is open from 7 a.m. to sunset and the parking lot closes at sunset.  The parking fee is $3 per day and the machine will accept $1 bills, quarters or Visa/Master Card.

https://www.ocparks.com/parks/aliso/

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is a major regional park located in the San Joaquin Hills in Aliso Viejo in South Orange County.  The park contains approximately 4,500 acres of wilderness and natural open space land.

Within the park lands are mature oaks, sycamores, and elderberry trees, two streams and excellent for nature lovers. This park is categorized as a wildlife sanctuary as it features rare and endangered plants and animals.

Mountain bike riders and hikers of all skill levels can enjoy the many trails. Entrance and parking is right at the trailhead, and there are restrooms on the lot.

Additional Areas to Mountain Bike in South Orange County

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

The trails can be accessed through oak and sycamore woodlands and up onto ridges with expansive scenic vistas. Rocky bluffs

The Luge Mountain Biking Trails
28012 Modjeska Grade Rd, Silverado, CA 92676
a great 4-5 miles climb and then downhill for 4-5 miles.

For people who want to live conveniently close to these awesome parks, homes in Aliso Viejo are affordably priced at $625,000, Silverado Canyon at $731,000 and Laguna Beach $1,4 million. Get in touch with one of our licensed real estate agents to start the home buying process

The Most Affordable Cities in South Orange County

1.  ALISO VIEJO

Located in-between Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach and Laguna Woods is the city of Aliso Viejo. A perfect place for residents and those who enjoy the ocean, since it is just 15 minutes from the beach, and close to freeways.

There’s a little over 50,000 people living in one of the most family friendly cities in Orange County, with low crime rates, and median housing prices of $533,800, which is far less than the $591,000 median price for Orange County as a whole. The city’s excellent schools include Wood Canyon Elementary School, Aliso Niguel High School just to name a few are in the acclaimed Capistrano Unified School District.

Soka University Aliso Viejo

Over 57% of Aliso Viejo’s population has obtained a bachelor’s degree. Its Town Center features the Edwards Multiplex 20 cinemas, Barnes & Nobles, and plenty of shops and restaurants for socializing. The Grand Park in the summer provides free movies, concerts, and amazing performances at the performing arts center at the peaceful Soka University.

Outdoor recreation keeps going at Aliso and Wood Canyon Wilderness Park where you can bike and hike. The city has a modern aquatics center, and a golf course at Aliso Viejo Country Club. There’s also the Marriott Renaissance ClubSport a fitness resort.

www.cityofalisoviejo.com

2. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

Located upon rolling hills and a master planned community, Rancho Santa Margarita, is another family friendly city where the crime rate is low and where just under 48,000 people reside. The city of Rancho Santa Margarita was incorporated on January 1, 2000 in Orange County.

The median home value is $590,600 among several neighborhoods. Dove Canyon is a private guard-gated residential community located in eastern RSM, with all single family residences, a golf club designed by Jack Nicklaus, swimming pool, tennis, a horse trail, and a kids park. It is a neighbor to the affluent Coto de Caza gated residential community. Coto de Caza contains only single family residences and is near the intersection of Plano Trabuco Road and Dove Canyon Drive.

The public schools of Cielo Vista, Trabuco Mesa, Robinson Ranch, Arroyo Vista, Melinda Heights, and Tijeras Creek in this area have performed very well statewide with test scores ranking very high.

Outdoor activities include the 4,000-acre O’Neil Regional Park with a great deal of options for biking, hiking, the Starr Ranch Sanctuary, the Tijeras Creek Golf Club, as well as RV or tent camping. Additionally, there’s a community center, dog park, and skate park. Local restaurants favorites are Pizza e Vino (among the best pizza restaurants in Orange County), Tutto Fresco, and for movies the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas.

www.cityofrsm.org

3.  MISSION VIEJO

This large city of nearly 100,000 is set in rolling hills with lush green landscaping on the parkways. There’s a lot families can do such as a good jog or walk around beautiful Lake Mission Viejo, a freshwater lake, or you can fish, boat, sunbathe or even swim there. There are 52 parks within Mission Viejo’s borders.

Things to do include going to the Shops of Mission Viejo, an upscale indoor mall, swimming at the Montanoso Recreation Center or Marguerite Aquatics Complex, Marguerite Tennis Center, or events and courses at the Norman P. Murray Community Center or Saddleback College.

With consistently highly rated schools belonging to the Capistrano Unified and Saddleback school districts and low crime make the city a great location for families and couples.

source: cityofmissionviejo.org