Mission Viejo boasts more than just restaurants and shops.

In between its many retail shops, strip malls and often lots of traffic, the City of Mission Viejo has some beautiful parks. Did you know about these?

1. Oso Viejo Park
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo

Here, find 52.14 acres with horseshoe pit, two lighted softball fields, two softball fields, three lighted soccer/football fields, three soccer/football fields, playground (for ages 2 - 5 years) playground (for ages 5 - 12 years), restrooms, 21 picnic tables, and four barbeques, and a walking trail.

2. Youth Athletic Park
22056 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo

There’s 41.25 acres, three lighted baseball fields, five baseball fields, four batting cages, two lighted soccer/football fields, three soccer/football fields, restrooms, two picnic structures, 15 picnic tables and two barbeques.

3. Curtis Park
24460 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo

Visit the three lighted softball fields, three batting cages, lighted soccer/football field, basketball court, playground (for ages 5-12 years), restrooms, three picnic tables and a walking trail.

4. Pavion Park
24051 Pavion, Mission Viejo

There are 5 acres that include soccer/football field, playground (for ages 5 - 12 years), nine picnic tables, three barbeques and a walking trail.

Call the Mission Viejo Recreation & Community Services at 949.470.3061 for more information.