This is a huge park and community center with a lot to offer. Several parking lots to start. They…read morehave a good sized pond with a walking trail around it. They have basketball, baseball, tennis, pickleball, and soccer areas to enjoy some recreation. The greenery is well maintained. There is a nice sized playground with a splash pad.

I set up a picnic date in the area after dropping my car off at the dealership. Like most parks in…read moreIrvine, there was a sense of peacefulness and serenity. We felt so relaxed when we were there and even took a nap! Unfortunately, we were woken up by the summer breeze. It can be quite chilly in the day if you're napping under a tree. Next time, we'll bring jackets. We felt very safe and enjoyed the view (the ducks)!

Bill Barber is a great park to walk. There are multiple baseball fields, tennis courts, and picnic…read moreareas around the park where you can have parties and gatherings. There is also a large playground at the park where you can bring your kids. A lot of people start here to go cycling down the Santa Ana River Trail. This is a great place to bring your dog as well. Bill Barber is located in the same lot as the Irvine City Hall and Police Department.

I come to this park often to run or walk, and it's become one of my favorite places to get some…read morefresh air. There are plenty of wide, well-maintained paths throughout the park itself, so you can easily choose shorter or longer loops depending on your mood. If you're looking for more distance, the bike trail that runs alongside the park is a huge bonus--it stretches for miles and is great for anyone who wants a longer, uninterrupted route. I regularly see a steady mix of runners, walkers, and cyclists using both the park paths and the trail, which makes the area feel active but never overcrowded. Besides being a great spot for exercise, the park is also surprisingly popular for photos. I often see families and groups here taking Sweet 16, quinceañera, and other special-occasion pictures. There are several really charming areas with greenery, trees, and open fields that make for beautiful backdrops. Overall, it's a versatile park--peaceful enough for a casual stroll, spacious enough for a long workout, and scenic enough for a photoshoot. Highly recommend spending some time here.

This is one of our favorite playgrounds! It's so fun and the remodel is perfect. They have kids…read moresized basketball hoops which are so hard to find. Check out my video for the most hilarious part of this playground. Definitely worth a trip to check it out!

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.

Enclosed tennis/handball courts are rarely full and amazing to work out (or in) any kinks in your…read moreswing/game. Rest of the park is a bucolic and clean respite.

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.

What a great facility with lots of machines to work out on. I love that there is a rock climbing…read morewall within the ARC. I believe climbing on it might have a price, but it also might be free now. Im most interested in checking out what else we can do here. There are cooking classes that are associated with student vs. member fees. The only thing that sucks is that if you want to work out here you need to have a parking permit which is a whole membership fee within itself.

The arc during the school year is always crowded, but I love the amount of equipment there is and…read morethe number of rooms they have. The only thing is the customer service is incredibly poor. The two times that I have come in and then ask for the workers to set up a badminton net it was obvious that they were reluctant and annoyed. Especially today. I came in today around 1pm and checked in. After coming in, I asked for them to set up a badminton court, and I could tell right away that all the three girls were annoyed. One of the girls that I was directly talking to asked, "Did you check yet" in a rude tone. Which is fair considering I came in and just asked for it right away. But even when telling them that my friend that was already in there checked, they still were annoyed and looked like they couldn't believe me. They only started setting up when another person came by to ask to set up the net. I get that it's just a part time job, but these workers have some attitude doing a job that they signed up for.

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.

Came with several friends to learn and practice pickle ball. One of our group lives in the area…read moreand was able to make reservations. Practiced some volleys, serves, learning some basic rules, and discussing etiquette. Really nice recreation area with pools, tennis, pickle ball, and basketball courts amongst other spaces. Plenty of parking, well manicured landscaping, and overall grounds.

Definitely enjoy visiting this community. There's so many pools and jacuzzi in this neighborhood…read more Lots of bbq areas where you can grills burgers, steaks, or veggies. I like bringing the whole family and coming here to swim and enjoy the views. There's also a sand volleyball area that you can play with friends. Lots of playgrounds thought this Woodbury community.