Hands down one of the cleanest, most convenient parks in the Irvine area!…read more There are several baseball fields, tons of gated tennis courts, playgrounds for the kids, countless picnic areas that are numbered for parties and gatherings. I think what makes this park stand out is the crowd. Any park can be beautiful but, without the proper maintenance from the park crew (and most importantly the park goers) it doesn't stand a chance. You see tons of regulars here with their dogs, families, kids. Everyone is friendly and respectful of one another. The dog crowd at this park is also one of the best I've seen. Although the park is not off leash, there's wide open areas for you to allow your fur family to play catch, run around, and have a bit of freedom! They do have a couple of posts that have doggie bags however, they run out quick so please do come prepared with your own poop bags just in case! There are plenty of water fountains throughout with water filling stations attached, so don't forget a bowl for your fur family!!

The park is located on Harvard Ave just next to the Irvine Civic Center. There are plenty of…read moreparking spaces around the park area. We visited there on a Saturday around noon. There were quite a few cars in the lot already. However, we didn't see a lot of people milling around as the park covers quite an extensive area. The park features a flower garden with a fountain near its center. Beyond that are several picnic shelters amidst an elaborate children's playground. Further on, there is a large expanse of grass area amidst soccer fields, base ball diamond and tennis courts. There are paved walk paths through out the complex that winds up and down the various terrains. Overall it's a nice place to enjoy a leisure walk!

This park is perfect for all ages and I absolutely love all the shade around…read moreMy son 9 years old loved practicing at the various basketball hoops My daughter 8 loved the money bars and how low they were And my 8 month old loved swinging with momma

It's a beautifully, immaculate, healthy looking park. There are a lot of activities for the youth,…read moreplay grounds are great. Basketball cards look nice. Teenagers were playing tag. We were there for a friendship potluck, that would be located inside the Sweet Shade Clubhouse. The constructive feedback; the gentleman in charge of the clubhouse, (not sure how to put this) but I felt they were nitpicking, Requiring the trash bins / cans inside the clubhouse that stunk, with germs, bacteria, etc. had no Lysol, one had to reach in to get the replacement bags. Not very hygienic. I was under the impression that The two gentlemen in the clubhouse did not care and wanted us to dump the trash bags into the dumpster afterwards, which is fine, (and they weren't going to facilitate or lift the finger ) but there was trash - semi full and it would be really cool if they took out the trash bins to wash them out or had some type of antibacterial spray to use. - they didn't and it seem like they just didn't care. It could've easily been a five star review, but wasn't.

The University Community Park has tennis courts, a baseball field, basketball courts, beach…read morevolleyball courts, large grassy areas, a playground, and some covered areas with grills. There were tons of people on a nice days and it was packed. It's located next to the University Park Library and also the Adventure Playground with more space for kids to play and roam. It was a huge park with lots to do.

I love that this playground has separate playgrounds for infants, toddlers, and older kids with…read moreseveral fun spinning equipment in the middle which was fun for us older "kids". There's also a sand pit, some picnic benches, and huge grassy area w some recreational courts. Just note that only the playground is shaded so it may be pretty warm on a hot sunny day. This is located next to a library, school, and Adventure Playground which is an awesome free play area though probably more fun for kids older than 2 years old. We enjoyed walking the paved paths through the neighborhood to get to the shopping center nearby to get some boba from Class 302 and for food. There's also another playground along the paths.

San Marco Park is a neighborhood park surrounded by San Marco Apartment Homes in Irvine. It has a…read moreprivate parking lot, basketball court, and a massive grassy area for volleyball nets and soccer playing. It has no tennis court but you can head across the street to San Carlo Park for one. It also has restrooms but it looks like you need a key or code. There is a zig zag walkway that cuts through the apartments and takes you to the San Diego Creek and the walkway that runs parallel to it.

An interesting residential park located on Harvard Avenue. The park is divided into the West and…read moreEast section by the avenue. We visited the park on a Saturday around noon. Parking for visitors is available only on the west section. There were only a few people at the time. The west section is small and virtually has nothing besides the parking lot and the rest room. The east side however is extensive. It has 2 courts for tennis and pickleball. There are several play sets for kids. There are several picnic tables that were empty at the time. There is a big open lawn for one to roam. There is a community garden with some vegetable and flower plants. A donation box from Tree Machine is on the side walk that you can donate clothings and shoes that you don't need anymore. The West Park Elementary school with its interesting architecture is right next to the park provides additional facilities like play sets, basketball hoops and playground space. Overall, it's worth the visit.

Amazing pickleball courts!! Closes at 10, but I go twice a week, and although it's busy it's a good…read moretime. Restrooms are clean and well kept

lol my old review ~2yr ago: "Just wish it had a bunch of pickleball courts". Ask and ye shall…read morereceive! Last Tues was their ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurating 8 brand-new public pickleball courts in Irvine. + Tall fences to minimize ball-on interferences. + Many tables and benches to sit around. + Many clean restrooms 1-3mins walk away. + Enough baseline room for retrieving lobs. . Okay sideline room for ATPs. . Wide skill range there, from novices to high-intermediate players. - LONG wait. Since the first day, crowds rushed in to line up for open play. The rack is already full with 30+ paddles. + During middle of the day (lunchtime), it's empty. . Only one rack queue for all 4 (or 8) open-play courts. - Starting yesterday (Fri 2/6/26) the other 4 courts became reservation crts. -- On the first day, it was chaotic. My paddle was first in line. A game ended and someone called next 4 and gave me my paddle. I turned to hop on an open court, but no court was open. I turned back and the queue had already shifted along, so there was no spot at the front for me to put my paddle back. I asked around. One person said he was in the same situation, then he grabbed an open 4-paddle holder to put his paddle back in front of the line. I tried to put mine in, but he kept blocking me out to let his folks put theirs in. I was dumbfounded, disgruntled, distraught. No one cared to help my situation. An Irvine city employee walked by, and I explained my situation to him. He couldn't offer much help. After a few min, I accepted my miserable situation and put my paddle back in the end of the line. I only got to play 1 game that day. - The city employees should've known better. Keep 1 or 2 members monitoring the hectic paddle queue to ensure no one gets cut in line. . Moral of the day: before removing your paddle from the front of the line to hop on the next court, make sure you know which court # you're going to, make sure the ppl there are leaving, make sure the other 3 ppl in your group of 4 are going with you. . Idea: If you do wind up in my situation, and you've already lost your place in line, one thing you can try is grab an empty 4-paddle holder, squeeze it in to the front of the line, and put your paddle in. Offer any 3 random ppl (who are already near the front of the line) to join your 1st-place paddle holder. If people object, explain your sad situation first. If they remain adamant, I guess the mission's a no-go, then you'll end up having to return your paddle to the end of the line. I'm only just thinking of this idea now. Didn't get to try it while I was caught up in the moment. Hope the same thing doesn't happen to you.

I have been coming here since 2014. If you are a student, you get access to so much here at the…read moreAnteater Rec Center (ARC): rock climbing wall, three full basketball courts, two fitness areas with free weights and machines, a dance studio, indoor running platform, mat space with punching bags (for wrestlers, grapplers, martial artists, etc.), and a perfectly warm outdoor pool. The great thing is that the ARC opens up at 6 am during normal hours, so you can get your work out in super early. It also closes pretty late, for those who like a work out at night. If you are a student at the ARC, I highly recommend trying the group fitness classes or the martial arts classes. Exercise regimen are just easier to maintain with a group, especially if you are just starting. Traditional Jiujitsu is taught by Ray, who is super chill and teaches you the fundamentals of self-defense. The Brazilian Jiujitsu class is taught by Harrison and Cheri, who are both upper belts under blackbelts Coach AJ / Coach Alex who teach at Valhalla Jiujitsu. They are extremely knowledgable, friendly, and know how to motivate a class and keep it fun.

The 4 stars are for the great staff! The staff is always kind and respectful. Also the student…read moreworkers that are there are very knowledgeable about the gym itself. Briana was so kind in taking the time to explain how certain equipment and machines work. She was very patient and helpful to me. The front desk staff are always kind and helpful. It can get busy here at times. Pool is pretty busy on weekends that are sunny. My only complaint is that the lockers are a bit outdated and main lockers can use a bit more tLC.

First time here and it was for a baseball scrimmage for my nephew…read more Baseball fields are really nice. Nice seats and there is some cover and shade from the sun. Whole park is really nice, green, and clean. Huge complex with all kinds of fields for different sports and plenty of parking available. The city did a really good job when they built this place.

Came here for the World Village Festival! Such a nice and amazing park…read more Don't know if I recommend this event, it was cool to look around, but not the most exciting. For the park itself, very clean & the balloon is worth it for the view! Super peaceful.

Cypress Village Park is located just off the 5 freeway and Jeffrey Road in Irvine and encompasses…read moreabout 18 acres. While you can't reserve the picnic tables outside, you can reserve the multi-purpose room, exercise room, and kitchen for a fee. They have two baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, a kids playground, lots of grassy areas, and a walking path around the exterior. It's a big enough park that you can find a quiet part and is good for picnics. Bonus points for having tons of parking in the parking lot.

Great place for a variety of sports - baseball, basketball, tennis, pickleball, soccer and more…read more Well maintained grounds. Sidewalk pathways for skates, scooters, walking or bikes. They have a playground for kids 5-12. Plenty of parking. They also offer classes for the community.