Mission Viejo Mid-Week Family Outing: Bocce Ball and Pokemon Go Hunt

MISSION VIEJO, CA—What is there to do in Mission Viejo this week? Join the city at Oso Viejo Park from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to get out of the house and into the hunt.

Whether or not you play Pokemon Go makes no difference. The community services department is offering both bocce bowl and Pokemon Go lures to catch as many of the wild creatures as you can.

"Pokemon Go participants must have the game installed and accounts created on their Apple or Android devices," Kelly Tokarski of the City of Mission Viejo said. "Trainers must be at level 5 to participate in Gym battles."

Bocce ball is super popular with people of all ages, according to Tokarski.

According to reports from July, the little Mission Viejo park has a Charmander nest. Pokemon Spotted: Charmander, Venusaur.

The city will activate a “lure” to attract a greater number of Pokemon to a certain location over a half-hour period of time.

The Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center has several “Pokestops” which are locations in the game where players can refill on virtual supplies and where Pokemon often appear.

"The center s also the site of a Pokemon Gym where players can battle their Pokemon within the game," Tokarski said.

Waivers must be signed to take part in the hunt, and all Pokemon Go hunters are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

"The family Bocce Night includes both bocce instruction and demonstration as well as competitions and refreshments," she said.

Come and join the fun at 24932 Veteran's Way.

For more information, call: (949) 470-3062

(Photo/Coronado Police Department via Facebook)