At the brand-new community of Blackstone in the hills above Brea, which has been an overnight success with buyers, great homes are just the beginning. Inviting parks, abundant recreation and A+ schools complete the picture of Blackstone’s boundless appeal.

All four Blackstone neighborhoods, which showcase the vision of two of the nation’s premier homebuilders, Shea Homes and Standard Pacific Homes, reward residents with an incomparable lifestyle. They splash in the junior Olympic pool and relax in the spa at the community’s fun-filled recreation center, and kids do some extra splashing of their own at the recreation center’s water activities center and wading pool. In addition, six intimate pocket parks, including one with a tot lot, put outdoor enjoyment just steps from every home.

Soon the leisure-time opportunities will multiply at a 14-acre Brea city park, where family fun will range from picnicking under a tree to playing at the tot lot. With a charming gazebo as its centerpiece, the park will also offer a variety of athletic pursuits,

At Blackstone in Brea, great homes are just the beginning –

Parks, recreation, excellent schools complete the picture

Recreation opportunities at Blackstone will soon multiply at a 14-acre Brea city park.

including baseball, basketball, tee ball and soccer.

Of course, it’s not always fun and games at Blackstone. Youngsters need to focus on their education, and that endeavor is nurtured by schools that are among the finest in Southern California, preparing them for critical roles in science, technology and many other fields that are vital to America’s future.

The Brea Olinda Unified School District* is considered one of Orange County’s best, and its top-rated schools consistently earn the highest accolades. The district is recognized for its high percentage of National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and California Distinguished Schools.

Children who live at Blackstone will attend Olinda Elementary School, Brea Junior High School and Brea Olinda High School, each of which boasts an impressive record of educational excellence.

Olinda Elementary, which is moving to a brand-new campus in the coming school year, holds the highest Academic Performance Index (API) score in the district –

See BLACKSTONE, page 84