SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY

THE VALUE OF PLAY – BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

There’s no doubt that technology has changed how people interact. Yet even with the benefits associated with technology, there is still an overwhelming amount of research that shows kids (and adults!) need to get out, move,play, create and be imaginative. Incorporated throughout the community of Rancho Mission Viejo is an eclectic mix of amenities and gathering spaces that encourage wellness, exploration and curiosity.

Here are the top 7 places to roam, connect, and ultimately,be a kid (no matter how old you are) on The Ranch:

1.The Hilltop Club - Recently named the “Best Community Amenity Feature”, residents enjoy stunning coastal and backcountry panoramas, indoor and outdoor fitness

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spaces, an open-air bar with lounge seating and shuffle board, fire pits and BBQ pavilion, swimming

pool and spa, and a classic gaming arcade.

2.The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo - Ranch residents

can participate in exclusive programs and

docent-led adventures on The Reserve at Rancho Mission

Viejo, a majestic habitat preserve destined to

include more than 17,000 acres.

3.The Backyard – A new 5.5-acre linear park with

covered loggias, children’s playzones, a zip rail and

fire pits. The Backyard is anchored by two distinct gathering places called

The Garage and The Hangout, with each designed to appeal to a broad array of residents.

4.The Hacienda – A resort-style clubhouse with pool, bar and fitness center, exclusive to Gavilan residents age 55-plus.

5.Community Farms - Three community farms create a lifestyle element that encourages social engagement, knowledge sharing and relationship building. Community farms also enhance intergenerational living on The Ranch because residents of all ages and life stages can participate.

6.The Pavilion -An expansive, shared-use recreational gymnasium with regulation-sized basketball courts and adjoining athletic fields for softball and soccer use.

7.The Campout – Com plete

with a fire pit for roasting the perfect s’more, a casting pond and permanent tent facilities, The Campout gives Ranch residents the chance to camp within the community.

A multi-modal system of bikeways, community pathways and hiking trails link together these amenities and more. Designed to foster village-to-village connectivity and non-vehicular mobility, the Ranch-wide system of bikeways,community pathways and hiking trails makes it easy for residents to access the shops and casual eateries within Sendero Marketplace and the vast array of amenities on The Ranch.Trail connections also link The Ranch to the County of Orange Regional hiking and biking trails network (leading from O’Neill Regional Park into San Juan Capistrano

Explore the villages of Rancho Mission Viejo,where home prices range from the $400,000s toover $1million.

and down to Doheny State Beach) and will eventually connect to Casper Wilderness Park.

Currently available for purchase in the hillside village of Esencia on The Ranch is a wide variety of floorplans ranging in price from the $400,000s to over $1 million, designed to meet the needs of couples,

families and adventurous empty-nesters, including non-gated “Gavilan” neighborhoods of primarily single-level homes exclusive to those age 55-plus. Visit www.RanchoMissionViejo. com to learn more about the homes currently for sale on The Ranch as well as the community amenities now open and coming soon.