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This is a fairly large and nice park. Have a decent chunk of amenities and it was pretty empty on a Saturday. Looked to have some trails and tons of walkable areas. Liked that was very clean and looked safe. Amenities that I saw - baseball field, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Parking was free and said you can park up to 4 hours which is plentiful.
This is such a beautiful park we have been coming here for many years. Just to have lunch or feel the breeze of the wind and to take a nice beautiful walk! I love this park they don't have a play area but there is a beautiful field of yellow flowers and a nice path you can walk if you're feeling up to that, you can bring your dogs too which is amazing I used to bring my dog Holly here all the time. Perfect park to visit and very peaceful and you get the beach breeze which is wonderful. I also saw my friend Adriana from yelp wrote a review here as well! It's a fantastic park to visit for a picnic or walk or even bringing your flying toys or remote cars around. Have a beautiful day :) Aloha
Fairview Park is Costa Mesa's largest park spanning 195 acres. It also has another 13 acres of natural landscape and trails. The park is located next to Estancia High School. Of course, the park is huge and there is lots of parking. There are plenty of grassy areas for soccer and picnics. They have restrooms but weren't the cleanest. The dirt paths are trails for walking, running, and biking. It's a great place for a lunch picnic or a long walk or morning hike.
This park is a hidden gem in OC. Parking is free with a sizable parking lot. From the parking lot, you can take an assortment of trails throughout the park (see map photo). There is a cool bridge that connects you to the east side trails. On the north side, there are stair cases that take you down to the west side which eventually connects Fairview Park with Talbert Regional Park. From here, you can take the Talbert trails south. Not much shade throughout, but pretty quiet and not too crowded since I don't think this place is very well known. There is some grass area surrounding the parking lot where I saw bathrooms and some picnic tables. Very dog friendly and a good amount of bikers. The trails are mostly flat but still very enjoyable and scenic.
Very cool park that I had no idea existed. Clean restrooms and covered benches. There are lots of trails going all different ways. One of them leads to the Santa Ana River Trail, which is only 3 miles from the ocean. Some of the other trails are dirt and hilly; that's where you'll see some remote control cars racing, flipping, crashing and getting some serious air! The park extends to both sides of Placentia Ave with a bridge that you can take to get to the side with the mini train ride. It's not a big area, but it has a lot to offer.
Make sure to visit the interconnected parks of talbert south regional and canyon. Together, making a fun filled day for hiking, biking , and hiking.
One of my favorite parks to watch a sunset from with my pup. This park is positioned right on top of a hill so you can see almost out to the ocean as you watch the sunset. I really love that this park is free (not at all parks are free), had an ample amount of parking spaces, and that this park is dog friendly. It seemed like a lot of families come here to play and have picnics, while lots of dog owners bring their 4 legged best friend(s) with them to walk around the hilly, dirt trail, or even the grass area since this park is so big. All dogs have to be on leashes and dog parents have to be responsible and pick up after their pooch. There is also a very large bathroom building with water fountains to keep people and their pooches well hydrated. This park isn't necessarily in my area, but it was most definitely worth the drive to enjoy this sunset with my pup - the perfect way to relax after a long day.
Finally made it to this park ! So glad I did! Free parking and entry Bridges Water spots - didn't see them all but will trek back Stairs Greenery everywhere! Dog friendly Dog bags available throughout Some benches - but so much to see may not want to sit Walker jogger runner friendly Bicyclist friendly though they may not warn you they are coming close (I didn't hear any bells or warnings) Gravel or dirt road Flower cactus open fields So many different trails and paths to zig zag around Saw 2-3 bathroom facilities Very clean open eyes pathways hardly any trash litter seen The fog made it so much better! It was easy to wander Many photo moments and still had phone reception in case worry for safety A must return with my doggy! People were nice and provided some tips what is around Talbert park appears to connect
The park here is so nice! They have plenty of parking - I've never had trouble finding a spot. They have lots of dogs here, either on the grass or on the hiking trail. The "hiking" trail isn't really much of a hike as it is a dirt path trail. There was some incline but it wasn't even a mile long (unless you loop it).
Very huge park! When you first start walking on the trail once parked, it seems like just a lot of dry brush but if you keep walking down the path, it leads you to a staircase where you will be led down to another park! Talbert park I believe. Once you go down the stairs, there's so many different paths to take. The only thing that was sketch was seeing some young boys riding very fast through a trail with pedestrians on their electric bikes. Other than that, the park is lovely and peaceful. Easy to get 10k steps in since scenery is beautiful.
tl,dr: Fun! Awesome sights. Likes: + Free parking. Plenty of car spots, but pretty crowded. + Several bike racks. + There was a police officer or security guard keeping lookout. + Has two restroom pavilions. + The park is a large web of trails good for running and biking. + Sweeping views of Santa Ana River, the mountains, and Huntington Beach. + Large ecological preserve to help sustain the amphibians, birds, crustaceans, and insects. + The ambience is pretty polite. + An aesthetic bridge crosses Placentia Ave. + An aesthetic staircase smack-dab in the middle of the Park. haha + There are some decent mounds for some nice BMX tricks. People like to play their RC cars or ride their roverboards on them too. Non-likes: - Restrooms don't have soap or hand sanitizer. - Main P lot has only one entrance/exit. However, there seems to be a 2nd smaller P lot on Canyon Dr. Interesting.
3 months ago
Fairview Park is one of my favorite places to walk and run because there are endless route options. You can stay around the park on dirt or paved trails, climb the stairs for a workout, enjoy the grassy open areas, or connect to the Santa Ana River Trail and head all the way to the beach. The trails also connect by bridge into Costa Mesa, where you can grab coffee or food after your workout. The people on the trails are friendly, and the park workers are always courteous, stopping their trucks to let pedestrians pass. Wildlife is part of the experience, so be aware of coyotes, snakes, rabbits, and squirrels. I also recommend staying aware of your surroundings and avoiding walking alone in the early morning or late evening. Whether you're looking for a relaxing walk with a friend, a quick mile, or marathon training, Fairview Park is awesome! read more
Huge park with hiking trails. Plenty of parking spaces. Very nice neighborhood place to hang out. They have public restrooms and tennis/baseball courts there. People go here to have photoshoot sessions. I love going here. read more
This is a fairly large and nice park. Have a decent chunk of amenities and it was pretty empty on a Saturday. Looked to have some trails and tons of walkable areas. Liked that was very clean and looked safe. Amenities that I saw - baseball field, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Parking was free and said you can park up to 4 hours which is plentiful. read more
2 years ago
This is such a beautiful park we have been coming here for many years. Just to have lunch or feel the breeze of the wind and to take a nice beautiful walk! I love this park they don't have a play area but there is a beautiful field of yellow flowers and a nice path you can walk if you're feeling up to that, you can bring your dogs too which is amazing I used to bring my dog Holly here all the time. Perfect park to visit and very peaceful and you get the beach breeze which is wonderful. I also saw my friend Adriana from yelp wrote a review here as well! It's a fantastic park to visit for a picnic or walk or even bringing your flying toys or remote cars around. Have a beautiful day :) Aloha read more
Fairview Park is Costa Mesa's largest park spanning 195 acres. It also has another 13 acres of natural landscape and trails. The park is located next to Estancia High School. Of course, the park is huge and there is lots of parking. There are plenty of grassy areas for soccer and picnics. They have restrooms but weren't the cleanest. The dirt paths are trails for walking, running, and biking. It's a great place for a lunch picnic or a long walk or morning hike. read more
This park is a hidden gem in OC. Parking is free with a sizable parking lot. From the parking lot, you can take an assortment of trails throughout the park (see map photo). There is a cool bridge that connects you to the east side trails. On the north side, there are stair cases that take you down to the west side which eventually connects Fairview Park with Talbert Regional Park. From here, you can take the Talbert trails south. Not much shade throughout, but pretty quiet and not too crowded since I don't think this place is very well known. There is some grass area surrounding the parking lot where I saw bathrooms and some picnic tables. Very dog friendly and a good amount of bikers. The trails are mostly flat but still very enjoyable and scenic. read more
2 years ago
Very cool park that I had no idea existed. Clean restrooms and covered benches. There are lots of trails going all different ways. One of them leads to the Santa Ana River Trail, which is only 3 miles from the ocean. Some of the other trails are dirt and hilly; that's where you'll see some remote control cars racing, flipping, crashing and getting some serious air! The park extends to both sides of Placentia Ave with a bridge that you can take to get to the side with the mini train ride. It's not a big area, but it has a lot to offer. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Make sure to visit the interconnected parks of talbert south regional and canyon. Together, making a fun filled day for hiking, biking , and hiking. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
If you want a nice walk with nature sounds I really recommend this park! It has a secret passage dowstairs too you just need to explore! read more
11 months ago
4 years ago
One of my favorite parks to watch a sunset from with my pup. This park is positioned right on top of a hill so you can see almost out to the ocean as you watch the sunset. I really love that this park is free (not at all parks are free), had an ample amount of parking spaces, and that this park is dog friendly. It seemed like a lot of families come here to play and have picnics, while lots of dog owners bring their 4 legged best friend(s) with them to walk around the hilly, dirt trail, or even the grass area since this park is so big. All dogs have to be on leashes and dog parents have to be responsible and pick up after their pooch. There is also a very large bathroom building with water fountains to keep people and their pooches well hydrated. This park isn't necessarily in my area, but it was most definitely worth the drive to enjoy this sunset with my pup - the perfect way to relax after a long day. read more
2 years ago
Everyone can find a trail! In the heart of Costa Mesa, you can immerse yourself in nature. read more
Finally made it to this park ! So glad I did! Free parking and entry Bridges Water spots - didn't see them all but will trek back Stairs Greenery everywhere! Dog friendly Dog bags available throughout Some benches - but so much to see may not want to sit Walker jogger runner friendly Bicyclist friendly though they may not warn you they are coming close (I didn't hear any bells or warnings) Gravel or dirt road Flower cactus open fields So many different trails and paths to zig zag around Saw 2-3 bathroom facilities Very clean open eyes pathways hardly any trash litter seen The fog made it so much better! It was easy to wander Many photo moments and still had phone reception in case worry for safety A must return with my doggy! People were nice and provided some tips what is around Talbert park appears to connect read more
The park here is so nice! They have plenty of parking - I've never had trouble finding a spot. They have lots of dogs here, either on the grass or on the hiking trail. The "hiking" trail isn't really much of a hike as it is a dirt path trail. There was some incline but it wasn't even a mile long (unless you loop it). read more
2 years ago
Very huge park! When you first start walking on the trail once parked, it seems like just a lot of dry brush but if you keep walking down the path, it leads you to a staircase where you will be led down to another park! Talbert park I believe. Once you go down the stairs, there's so many different paths to take. The only thing that was sketch was seeing some young boys riding very fast through a trail with pedestrians on their electric bikes. Other than that, the park is lovely and peaceful. Easy to get 10k steps in since scenery is beautiful. read more
tl,dr: Fun! Awesome sights. Likes: + Free parking. Plenty of car spots, but pretty crowded. + Several bike racks. + There was a police officer or security guard keeping lookout. + Has two restroom pavilions. + The park is a large web of trails good for running and biking. + Sweeping views of Santa Ana River, the mountains, and Huntington Beach. + Large ecological preserve to help sustain the amphibians, birds, crustaceans, and insects. + The ambience is pretty polite. + An aesthetic bridge crosses Placentia Ave. + An aesthetic staircase smack-dab in the middle of the Park. haha + There are some decent mounds for some nice BMX tricks. People like to play their RC cars or ride their roverboards on them too. Non-likes: - Restrooms don't have soap or hand sanitizer. - Main P lot has only one entrance/exit. However, there seems to be a 2nd smaller P lot on Canyon Dr. Interesting. read more
2 years ago
It was fun watching the sunset and the park is so peaceful I can't even get up and walk around in the rain without a jacket and I can't get up in time for the sun and it's just a beautiful sunny morning here and it's beautiful and I don't have a good time I don't have any money I have a lot to myself and I'm just so happy that I'm going out and about and I'm not even sure read more
3 years ago
We have been seeing OCMA - the Orange County Model Engineers all over Instagram and had planned to bring the kids by for 3rd weekend of the month Free Rides. This afternoon was the perfect opportunity as it was a breezy afternoon with perfect sunlight, 80* or so. You can find Fairview Park either off 22nd and 55 or Fairview and the 405. The model trains are seriously so cool! And they must be packed with HP to cart nearly 2k+ LBS around the park, even on the bridge too! The whole ride takes maybe 10-15 minutes, and we waited a total of about 15 minutes too. It was an incredible experience, we made sure to donate some bucks and we'll be back again very soon!! Last ride is 3:30pm! We also look forward to hiking some of the walkable trails next time we make it out to Fairview Park as well!! Great Times 5 stars!! read more
3 years ago
Great place to bring my kids so they can ride their bikes around. Fun hills and jumps right near the coast so it doesn't get too hot. My kids (8,10) loved it here. read more
6 years ago
Love this park! A great place to be able to get some fresh air and not have to drive super far. There's a few different trails, expect people walking and running as well as bikes and people flying drones. We have gone on weekdays as well as the weekends and it's definitely trickier to find parking on the weekends, but it's worth it! read more
This park is beautiful and has a variety of scenery's for a nice walk, bike ride or even a photo shoot. My husband and I chose this location to take our engagement photos and have come back for a morning walk. There are trails you can follow, it is a very easy walk that contains small hills. There are stairs that lead to a open park as well. read more
5 years ago
beautiful park and they're working to preserve natural coastal scrub saw a lot of cute dogs here! read more
3 years ago
Well, the people have spoken, and it looks like we want to have our say on what, if any, development projects may be planned for Fairview Park. Hopefully it was the right call. I certainly love Fairview Park the way it is. My wife and I often come here to check out sunsets, and there probably isn't a better place in Costa Mesa to do that. There is a bluff near the parking lot that gives you a great view of the western sky. Fairview Park has nature trails, dirt bike trails, an area for flying model aircraft, a picnic area, and even a model railroad. Free concerts are held here in the summer. There is a wide variety of flora and fauna (if you're lucky, you may see a coyote). If all this isn't enough, it's adjacent to Talbert Nature Preserve and the Santa Ana River Trail. I live close by, so I may be a little biased, but I think that Fairview Park is one of the best things about Costa Mesa. The park closes at sunset, but this doesn't seem to be enforced very strictly. As always, stay safe! read more
13 years ago
A very cool park in the costa mesa near santa ana region. Who would've thought that something this "natural" was here. The only reason we knew about this park was biking it past it on the Santa Ana River. And what i mean by "natural" is there are ton's of natural shrubbery but they also have man-made ponds that help to help in aiding cleaning our water supply. There are 4-6 ponds that naturally cleans water as you go; water that is pumped from a dam and some from Santa Ana river. Although it looks bone dry to me as we're biking along the river. Anyway, this park has ample amount for several types of activities, from aerial plane toys, to horse trails, to huge running trails, to biking, for BMXer's, to picnicking in a VERY nice shady area, to lounge around w your dogs. This park is pretty popular since there was a lot of people early Friday morning. What's also cool is the SantaAna river leads straight into this park and so easily accessible. A very quiet and nice park to do many activities or doing nothing at all. It also lead straight into Talbert Regional Park. Another thing to add is that the upper part contains a lot of drier shrubbery however if you go down and into the Talbert park there is a very nice shady area. read more
5 years ago
Great park nice and big, lots of parking. Awesome place for a photoshoot with different scenery read more
I actually went here to go Pokémon Hunting, by the park itself was super beautiful, I will be definitely coming back to take more pictures hopefully during sunset hours. The park itself can be considered half a trail and there is a trail that leads to a hike down the hill. You can see lots of bikers, joggers, and people taking a leak surely stroll. There's also a park portion that's super clean where it seemed perfect to spend time with family and friends for a BBQ. When you go onto the trails, the atmosphere when you stop and look around is similar to when you sit on the train and look into the wilderness, a deserted, lonely, but feeling of respect for how beautiful the world is. Great place to take the kids, take a small hike, and catch some Pokémon! read more
6 years ago
This park is HUGE! It combines large open spaces, walking trails, radio control aircrafts, biking trails, breathtaking vistas, benches, tables, and more. It is not clear to me where this park ends and Talbert Regional begins. As it is quite large also, it makes Fairwiew Park seem bigger. I have overlooked the ocean bluffs, and taken bike rides here- given the size and variety of what I have experienced, this park is more than likely going to exceed your park needs read more
3 years ago
Bluffs, ponds, streams, yellow mustard flowers, bike paths, bridges, dirt trails, RC plane field, and recreational amenities. There's lots of spur trails off the main ones so check out the map or find your location on your phone to keep track of where you are. Lots to explore here. I just wish there was more shade as it gets pretty warm on a sunny day. read more
6 years ago
Loved this spot. Perfect a hiking and enjoying some peace and quiet. Plus it was great for photoshoots read more
Never reviewed a park before but there is a first time for everything. Went here originally on 6/2/17 to check out the fish fry event but soon found myself drawn to this beautiful place. I walked through the park initially to get to the event and was thinking to myself, "damn this is a cool park, so much space and my trails from what I can see." I also noticed some young chaps sitting on a cliff side just staring off into the distance (later realized they were in a slightly "restricted" area, more on that later). But once I left the event and walked up a little hill I came across what seemed to be mounds for BMX riding (my suspicions were confirmed when I saw all of the bike tracks going every which a way), pretty cool. Then I noticed many trails, paved and unpaved. There were runners, walkers and lovely canines all about and another thought struck me "this place is pretty damn clean for a park." Walked by the area where they fly model planes and was told by a kind fellow with a beautiful husky, that the model planes are always out and about flying. He said some have big picnic table size planes that are flying around and that some are really fast. They even have a couple drones here and there. That's pretty cool, I'll have to come back and check them out. Last stop I made was by the chaps on the cliff side. This area seems to be blocked off by a wire fencing type of deal but the top wire was missing so I did the human thing and stepped over the bottom wire and proceeded on. Once I got to the side I noticed this bluff has a steep drop off and wouldn't want to slip for any reason so I played it safely as I took in the moment and then snapped a few pictures. But I also wondered about the houses on the edge. I'm no architect or anything, I am just genuinely curious as to how that works. Anywho, nice view. Very peaceful. Overall, I'd definitely be back because I barely scratched the surface. I believe there are many picnic areas and so forth and tons of other paved trails you can get lost in. This is a lovely gem embedded in CM. Toodles! read more
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2525 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
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Are there tables for picnics?
Yep. There are several right by the restroom pavilion near the end of the parking lot strip.
Is there a train to ride at the park?
Yes, but only the 3rd wknd of the month. http://www.ocmetrains.org/index.html
Can you fish here?
Per Costa Mesa Municipal Code 12-20(a)(19), there is no recreational fishing permitted within any of the City’s fountains, lakes, marshes, or fishponds this includes Fairview Park.
Can you ride mini gas bikes? I have a mini gas trail bike I really wanna ride
Hello, The City Code prohibits this.…
Is this a stroller friendly hike?
Yes. I used a jogging stroller & it was perfect for most part.
Hey! I really want to find the bridge as well as the steps from the amazing pictures on this Yelp! I've never been here before, just looking for some help since this park/hike seems huge! Does anyone know where the bridge and the stairs are?
The easiest way to get there is probably to park at the end of pacific. If you walk straight back you will run into the stairs on your left. Once you go down the stairs if you continue that same direction (north) you will end up by the bridge.…
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