Ladera Ranch

With 1600 acres of surrounding open space, miles of trails, a myriad of active recreation opportunities, and a new lease on life, Ladera Ranch offers you every chance to get out and enjoy! Ladera Ranch Community Services (LARCS) keeps plenty of community events and activities on your calendar. But if you prefer to get outside and away from it all? Enjoy the wide open spaces of Ladera Ranch parks, botanicas and trails.  Subdivisions of Ladera Ranch include the new community of Avendale, Echo Ridge, Terramor and Covenant Hills, a gated community.

Avendale

Charleston Place by Warmington Homes offers attached one- and two-story condominiums and carriage homes in classic architectural styles.

Echo Ridge                                                 

Discover the inviting charms of Lexington by Shea Homes, two-story detached designs of distinctive architectural character.

Terramor                                                    

features eco-friendly, green, culturally creative, Terramor celebrates the home as nest and embodies 360º Living, a balanced approach that respects nature and the ideals of a shared world. Choose from 12 unique neighborhoods surrounded by natural open spaces and connected by village trails. Choose attached or detached homes that reflect your commitment to the environment and experience 360º Living, a full-circle of lifestyle choices, in the innovative village of Terramor.  More than a place, Terramor is a fulfilling lifestyle. 

At the heart of its 290 acres, Terramor’s central paseo and village plaza provide gathering places, free of auto traffic. Surrounding open space and integrated village trails weave nature into the fabric of village neighborhoods. Each diverse attached and detached home collection is enhanced by innovative features and options that promote a wholesome at-home environment, so your home can reflect concerns for renewable resources, energy efficiency, personal comfort, and individuality. More than a place, Terramor is a lifestyle aimed at fulfillment through your relationships to home, neighbors, village, and the natural ecology of your world.

Gated Community Covenant Hills is a rare breed -- classic California living modeled on the Golden State’s Golden Age of Architecture. On a gently rolling hillside, Ladera Ranch’s only gated village offers Custom Homesites, Signature Builder Homes and Estate-Caliber Neighborhoods. Small, intimate and passionately dedicated to craftsmanship and timeless style, Covenant Hills is an exceptional opportunity.
You saw it once on a summer day and it left an indelible memory. You were driving through one of those classic California estate communities when it caught your eye. A home that spoke to you in a whisper, confident of its style, its breeding, its sense of place. And since that moment your passion has been to possess just such a home. Your time has come. Your wish is granted. Welcome to Covenant Hills, the rarest of new home buying opportunities in Orange County.

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Ladera Ranch features:

Sienna Botanica

Natural Community Trails

• Ten miles of hiking and biking trails are woven into and around the community
• Ladera Ranch trails offer links to Orange County Regional riding, hiking and biking trails within Arroyo Trabuco, branching from Saddleback Mountain to Doheny Beach
• Neighborhood pathways connect to village clubs, schools and other public gathering spaces

Trails

The Trails at Ladera Ranch are planned to include:

• Neighborhood pathways, connecting village clubs, schools, and other public gathering places
• Several miles of urban trails within the community
• Hiking, biking and some equestrian trails, traversing the 1,600 acres of open space surrounding the community
• Linkages to the 10.5 mile long County Regional Trail System from the foothills of Saddleback Mtn. to the sands of Doheny State Beach

Some of Ladera Ranche's Parks

Ladera Ranch Sports Park

We're never too young -or too old- to enjoy the camaraderie and teamwork that comes from a game played with heart. If you remember a hard-won game of ball in a weedy, vacant lot, let big league dreams come into focus. Step up to these plates.

• Four softball and baseball diamonds for youth and adult leagues
• Six league-standard soccer fields
• Tot lot play areas
• Night lighting at all venues
• Group picnic areas, concessions and restrooms
• Managed by Saddleback Valley Recreation, 949-768-0981

Flintridge Hilltop Park

Ladera Ranch is dedicated to preserving existing environmental treasures while creating fertile new ground for memories to take root. Flintridge Hilltop Park is one example we're proud of. Come out to visit neighbors; play with kids. Or take an inward journey all by yourself.

In addition to Flintridge Hilltop Park, you won't want to miss the Flintridge Club House.

Enjoy Flintridge Hilltop Park, 1.2 scenic acres created with pure fun in mind. The young or young at heart will enjoy:

Wagsdale Park

• 1.5 Acre Park
• South Westerly side of Flintridge Village
• Planned Ladera Dog Exclusive Bark Park
• Children’s league soccer fields
• Picnic areas
• Connected to Yukon Riley Trail

  Township Parks

  The Ladera Ranch Township District captures the charm and livelihood of our active villagers. Like all great towns, we know the importance of areas set aside for pure enjoyment. It's no oxymoron: great planning lays the groundwork for true spontaneity. See where whimsy carries you when you visit a Township park!

  Chaparral Park

  A park right next to an elementary school-let your imagination take over from here.

  • Adjacent to future elementary school site
  • 4-acre open fields
  • Baseball diamonds
  • Soccer fields
  • Tot lot and picnic areas

  The Town Green

The oak tree, a symbol of stability and long life, is home to nature's most industrious creatures. -The perfect icon for Ladera Ranch, perfectly at home in the Town Green.

2.2 acres Accented by Ladera Ranch's largest and oldest signature Oak tree Community rose garden Gazebo bandstand Community holiday tree lighting site Pedestrian paths

The Township Plunge

When was the last time you showed off that swan dive? A community swim center Junior Olympic style lap pool and resort-style pools

Avendale

Ladera Ranch's newest village is quickly becoming the most popular thanks to its parks and play areas. Poet's park - doesn't it just sound inviting?

Founders Park Basketball Softball field Swings Picnic areas Sand volleyball Gardens

Two Neighborhood Parks Weatherwood Park T-Ball field Winding paths Tot lot Picnic area

Poets Park Garden paths Child's maze T-Ball field Picnic area

Two Shared Recreation Facilities Cherry Park Pool Large green Tot lot

Canterra Park Pool Tot lot

Wycliffe District Parks

Wycliffe is unique in its intimate character, inviting people to socialize in shared gathering places, say hello...sit and chat. Take a closer look at the following Wycliffe District parks that are connected by a walking trail.

Creighton Plunge One Acre Classic Swim Park Pool Tot Lot Swings Turf event lawn

Eaton Park

Echo Ridge Parks

Echo Ridge is located on one of the most scenic ridge tops of Ladera Ranch. Various pocket parks, and inviting trails on each side of Echo Ridge beckons neighbors to the outdoors.

Ladera Ranch is one of the first to bring community technology into each home.

LaderaLife gives a whole new meaning to the word Home page. LaderaLife.com is Ladera Ranch's revolutionary community online network. So much more than a centralized starting point for community news, our Intranet offers residents an exclusive forum for staying informed, involved and in touch.

LaderaLife, a benefit accessible to every Ladera Ranch resident, is proof that technology can simplify life and help homeowners feel closer as neighbors, stronger as families.

Networked Home

You may already be familiar with some of the advantages of belonging to a wired community:

Then add the wonderful conveniences of nearby shopping and you have a fantastic community, Ladera Ranch!

Nearby newer shopping & commercial developments,  restaurants and newer schools complete this neighborhood’s pleasant, family-oriented atmosphere. Located at the corner of Oso Parkway and Antonio is the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saint, a local car wash, Jack n the Box, Taco Bell, Pick up Sticks, a Novelty Classy Liquor Store, a mail box store and more.  Located within Ladera Ranch which is just minutes south of Las Flores are many other fantastic shopping centers.     

The Mercantile East consists of 25 acres of retail shopping with stores comprising of  Kohl’s Department Store, Chick’s Sporting Goods, McDonalds, Bank Of America, Sampei, Arco, Baja Fresh and A&W/Kentucky Fried Chicken and....

Ladera Corporate Terrace comprising of 50 acres of medical and office buildings as well as service/ commercial facilities also includes a Catholic Church, a day care center, a health club, fire station and storage units.

The 10-acre Bridgepark Plaza has many necessary stores such as Albertsons Grocery and Sav-on Drugs,  a Mobil Oil gas station, Burger King drive through restaurant , Ranchland Escrow, Brueggers Bagels, Lamp Post Pizza and Brew Pub, Fountain, park benches and citrus rows ,Wells Fargo Bank, Taco Mesa Restaurant Savon, Quik Wok, Planet Beauty, Haircutters, Blockbusters, Dr. McCann Dentistry, Three Friends Boutique, Togo's Sandwich, Celebrity Cleaners, an AIM Mail Center as well as others.

The Mercantile West, Township Downtown - Coming 2004, will consist of 15 acres of retail space and will offer convenient shopping at Pavilions, CVS Pharmacy, Seaside Cleaners, Bundles of Joy Children’s Store,  Divine Treasures, Hobbie Sports, GNC, Fantastic Sam’s, Pacific Whey Bakery & Café, Zpizza, Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream, Legends Salon,  Steve Smith O.D., Professional Nail, Saddleback Dentistry, Union Bank and Washington Mutual.

Schools:

Ladera Ranch is a proud part of the Capistrano Unified School District, reknown for leading the way in technological advancement and academic excellence. Ladera Ranch's commitment to education began with the completion and opening of its first school site in September 2001 and currently has plans in action for three more new schools in coming years.

In addition to the new Chaparral Elementary, Ladera Ranch looks forward to adding an additional kindergarten through fifth grade elementary as well as a dual campus that will include one kindergarten through fifth grade school and one sixth through eighth grade school. Located close to residential areas, parks, playgrounds, and nature preserves, each school will offer students every advantage they need for educational, developmental and personal achievement.

Chaparral Elementary

Chaparral Elementary is the first of Ladera Ranch's four new schools. A spacious 42,000 square-foot campus located within the Township District, Chaparral Elementary includes 30 classrooms, a multi-media center/library, multi-purpose room, offices, athletic fields and parking. Already, Chaparral Elementary has become a local neighborhood gathering place for extracurricular activities and events.

Program Highlights:

• Emphasis on basic skills development and "e-learning"
• Reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills integrated across all curricular areas
• Technology as a tool to help all students achieve more
• High standards and expectations
• Technology-rich classrooms and lab
• Full Internet access to enhance lessons and communication skills

Ladera Ranch School

Ladera Ranch School is the next school to come on board in September 2003. This will be a dual campus, shared by both elementary and middle school students. Located within Avendale Village, Ladera Ranch School will also be home to a first-of-its-kind community public library.

Oso Grande Elementary

Oso Grande Elementary, to be located in Covenant Hills, is the final school currently planned for Ladera Ranch. Anticipated opening is September 2005. For more information about Ladera Ranch schools, or for details on enrollment, contact Capistrano Unified School District at 949-489-7000 or visit their website at http://www.capousd.org/.

Private Schools

Stoneybrooke Christian Schools

With a 20 year tradition of serving families in South Orange County, Stoneybrooke Christian School is opening a campus in Avendale at Ladera Ranch. Planning to open Fall 2003, beginning with grades Kindergarten – 3rd and Junior High. For enrollment or more information call 949-364-4407.

Clubs:

Remember the days-of-old community center in your hometown? Dripping dry on the sunwarmed sidewalk after a plunge in the city pool? Lining up at the concession stand, deciding between a 50/50 Bar or Eskimo Pie?