Moms ❤ Yorba Linda

MOTHER’S DAY is nearly here in Yorba Linda, and that means a WONDERFUL day of celebration for everyone, especially the city’s nearly 23,000¹ children and their moms. That’s a lot of heartfelt hugs and kisses, hand-drawn cards, flowers, gifts, and just-slightly-burnt-toast breakfasts in bed!  

Many of Yorba Linda’s residents moved here because it is such an ideal place to raise a family. With California’s 24^th-lowest city crime index ranking², award-winning schools, proximity to southern California landmarks and attractions, and quality lifestyle, Yorba Linda’s appeal to families is one of the strongest in Orange County.

Pride of home ownership and a strong sense of community are also cherished qualities of many Yorba Linda neighborhoods. Summertime block parties, neighborhood book clubs, Bunco groups, preschool play groups, and walking and hiking groups are just some of the activities residents enjoy together.

Moms especially, both workforce and stay-at-home types love it here. There are seemingly endless family resources and choices for their children’s enrichment as well as their own within the city boundaries:

Activity Centers - Year-round youth activities and enrichment classes, including fine arts, dance, theater, music, summer camps, and sports.

• Yorba Linda Community Center
• Travis Ranch Activity Center
• Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House

Annual Community-wide Events

• Eastlake HOA Holiday Boat Parade
• Fiesta Days Parade
• July 4^th Celebration @ Valley View Sports Park

Award-winning Schools

• Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

Equestrian Activities

• Phillip S. Paxton Equestrian Center
• Riding trails throughout the city
• Yorba Country Riders

Golf Courses

• BlackGold Golf Course
• YorbaLinda Country Club

Grocery Stores & Markets

• Albertsons
• Main Street Saturday Farmer’s Market
• Sprouts
• Stater Brothers
• Trader Joe’s
• Vons

Libraries & Museums

• Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
• Susanna Bixby Bryant Ranch Museum and Garden
• Yorba Linda Library

Music & Fine Arts

• McCoy Rigby Conservatory of the Arts
• Mosaic Music
• The Music Lab
• Southern California Youth Philharmonic
• Yorba Linda Spotlight Theater

Parent Support Groups

• MOMS Club – Moms Offering Moms Support (Central and East YL)
• North Orange County MOPS – Mothers Of Preschoolers
• North OC Mommies

Parks  & Playgrounds

• Arroyo
• Box Canyon
• Brush Canyon
• Bryant Ranch
• Eastside Community
• Fairmont Knolls
• Hurless Barton
• Jean Woodard
• Jessamyn West
• Las Palomas Tennis
• Roland E. Bigonger
• San Antonio
• Shapell
• Travis Ranch Youth
• Veterans
• Vista Del Verde

Preschools - Huge variety of choices, including non- and for-profit organizations, Montessori, academic and faith-based.

Youth Groups

• Boys & Girls Club
• Boy Scouts
• Girl Scouts
• YMCA
• Faith-based - Most Yorba Linda religious organizations offer family and children’s programs representing many faiths, including Buddhist, Christian, Jewish and Muslim.

Youth & Adult Sports and Outdoor Activities

• Youth Baseball
• Bowling
• Youth Football
• Golf
• Youth Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Ice Skating
• Equestrian
• Youth Lacrosse
• Martial Arts
• Youth Soccer
• Youth Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Walking/Hiking/Biking trails

Thinking about moving your family to Yorba Linda? Feel free to call me if you have questions about the community or would like to begin your search for a home. I’ve lived in this wonderful city for over 15 years and would love to show you around!

Nanette Shapiro

(714) 924-0781

nanette.shapiro4@gmail.com

www.homesbynanette.com

¹2010 US Census http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0686832.html

²USA.com http://www.usa.com/rank/california-state--crime-index--city-rank.htm

This list is not an endorsement of the featured programs and services, and is by no means exhaustive but meant only to serve as a sample of area amenities.