Altisima Park offers panoramic views of SAMLARC, most notably of the Saddleback Mountains. The park is ideal for hiking and sports teams along with a performance stage suitable for sports award ceremonies and other events. A junior-size Olympic pool is available for swimmers. With its sport fields, the park is frequently used by Little League baseball and AYSO soccer teams.

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Located on the corner of Arroyo Vista and Banderas, this park is used by the surrounding neighborhoods, local school and community as well as Sports Leagues. In addition to its many amenities, Arroyo Vista Park provides an easy, winding concrete path for walkers and runners.

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The Cañada Vista Park and sports fields are located off Antonio Parkway on the border of Rancho Santa Margarita and Las Flores. AYSO soccer and Little League baseball are frequent users of this park. Neighboring the park, the City of Rancho Santa Margarita offers a dog park and skate park.

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Central Park is known as the recreational hub of the Rancho Santa Margarita community. This park includes special amenities such as the Grand Terrace and Amphitheater. In addition is a special soccer arena which was designed with a flexible soft mat. Central Park is close to the Rancho Santa Margarita Library and the Civic Center, which includes the Bell Tower Regional Community Center for shopping and eating.

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Monte Vista Park is located on Buena Suerte off Avenida de Las Flores with the closest pool in proximity to the SAMLARC Beach Club, making it a popular park during the summer. The park offers basketball courts, soccer fields and a playground, spread over the 6.9 acre park.

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Solana Park is located off Melinda and Via Regressos. As one of SAMLARC's largest parks its provides an environment for the whole family. Residents can spend the day poolside, entertain young children while they use the playground and barbecue with neighbors. 

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Tijeras Creek Park is located behind Tijeras Creek Elementary School and is one of SAMLARC's most widely used parks. Lighted fields allow athletes to play and practice at night. The park also offers shaded playground structures, views of the foothills and trails that wind down to Tijeras Creek Road.

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Trabuco Mesa Park is located next to Trabuco Mesa Elementary School found at the North end of Antonio Parkway. The park's wide open fields and abundant picnic areas make this a great park for picnic gatherings. The park offers soccer and baseball fields, lighted tennis courts as well as basketball courts and amphitheater. 

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Cielo Vista is a good choice for an afternoon in the park with the kids. Located next to the Cielo Vista Elementary School, this park is a favorite of children from the surround area.

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Estrella Vista Park offers a quiet open area for children to play on a playground or open field with a beautiful view of Rancho Santa Margarita. 

Mesa Linda is tucked away in a cul-de-sac off of Antonio Parkway, serving as a quiet sanctuary to the local neighborhood. Take advantage of the many amenities this park has to offer including a covered picnic area, volleyball court, half basketball court and lighted tennis courts. 

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This park serves the local Little League baseball teams and Pop Warner football teams during their sports seasons. 

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