Fun skate park usually empty but today there were two other boys there. I think each one of them want their alone time and I skated for a while and left. And one advanced started doing his stuff and I was sitting under a tree watching . Then I came back an hour later to skate. But I fell twice the first time hard I walked it off. I was skating some more and hit something on the cement and fell again when I finished my shoulder, started getting sore darn. read more

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This is a nice and beautiful park for nature walk, walking your dog and skate/scooter area for the kids or adults and baseball fields. Wear pants if you walk after sundown because little things will bite you. Early morning and after sun down is nice. It gets SUPER busy if there are baseball/softball games - which means no parking. However, plenty of parking when there's no games. It is a few minutes from Tustin Market Place and other shopping plaza. There are actually staff onsite during operating hours. Restroom is open. There's vending machine as well. Be careful - watch out for coyotes because Peter Canyon Trail is next to the park. read more

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You can find Harvard community, athletic Park on the corner of Harvard and Walnut in Irvine. It sits right in between Culver and jamboree along Walnut Avenue. You can't miss it. I've been playing coed softball for quite a few years, and this place is like home. We have quite a few parking lots, but if you're playing coed, typically they're on Fields 5 and 7, which are right next to the restrooms. Although the league fees are quite pricey, I feel that you get what you pay for. All the umps here are pretty fair and awesome. What I like about playing softball in the City of Irvine is that they maintain all their fields pretty well. The only bummer is they close for the summer to redo the grass fields. Guess it's good to have a break. :) This place is also good for getting your steps in as the sidewalk pathways go in and out around the whole park. it's pretty well lit so if you have a dog and hate walking in the neighborhood in the dark, you can come here and feel safe as the evening games are going. There's plenty of water stations with bottle filling, drinking fountain and a lower water bowl for your pups. All in all, this is a great community park. read more

Harvard Skate Park - Last game of the year with our ugly sweaters on. Let's do this! Love these guys! - Skate Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

Beautiful and plentiful softball fields. -Tons and tons of large trees for shade -Cement benches for sitting. However, the yellow flowers leave a very sticky residue on the benches. So you still may want to bring your chairs -Stocked and clean restrooms. Nice soap and Dyson air dryer -Parking can get full quickly but there are tons of parking, you just may have to walk awhile to your softball field -Beautiful sidewalk area, so your littles can bring their bike, scooter or chalk -Filtered water bottle area! -Lots of dogs, but not a lot of poop read more

Craig's softball game in Irvine, California... On Tuesday night, July 2, 2019, the last game of the season was held at Harvard Skate Park. This is a gigantic park with lots of parking, a convenient restroom, safe walkways, and good lighting. Craig's game was at Field 5. There was a three leveled set of aluminum bleachers right next to the dugout. My friends and I enjoyed cheering with our pompoms, clappers, and bubbles! Hee hee! I wouldn't mind going again! Note: bring mosquito repellent as a precaution read more

Harvard Skate Park - Craig at bat... - Skate Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a tiny little park. I'm gonna be honest I did not see one skateboarder here . This is a scooters spot . A lot of moms and young kids. read more

Harvard Skate Park - Scooter life! - Skate Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

A very large park indeeeeed!. The Harvard Skate Park is located near the corner of Walnut & Harvard. There are 7 softball fields, 1 regulation soccer field & 2 smaller soccer fields. TWO of the fields house TWO softball fields where the outfields are back-to-back. Plenty of paths to walk around. HUGE Park!!!!! Parking can be a pain if there are tournaments. There are 2 access points on Harvard for the fields. Poplar St. stop is one, while the other is a 1-way entrance coming from Walnut Ave, as there is a double-yellow no left turn before Walnut. SO, enter on Poplar St. The SKATE park is located next to the Poplar St. parking lot, while the 4 batting cages are located at the other entrance parking lot (near Walnut). This is actually a great place to walk around and can is accessible from the Peters Canyon Trail Bike Path. Hungry? Thirsty? Taking Walnut Ave: Turn left to access Jamboree, The Market Place, & the 5 Freeway. Turn right to access the Walnut Village Center (Trader Joe's), and Heritage Plaza (HUGE are with plenty of places to eat with plenty of decent parking). Happy Softball or Soccer Playing and Fight On! read more

Está muy incompleto en la parte inferior de las rampas. Es plano. Si tienes un niño en el scooter, no vayas aquí.

This park has a lot of fields but not well planned since it doesn't hold minimum number of parking spots for two teams plus two warmup teams per field. Not to mention extended fans or family who want to come see their player. read more

Nice ball park!! "Real" dugouts, clean bathrooms and surroundings, sturdy cement bleachers, and easy to find but parking can be a bit frustrating. I've enjoyed a few games here and will come back knowing that I'll be able to be comfortable throughout the day. CHEERS! read more

Every time we've been here for a month it's been a lot of older kids riding bike or scooter in the skatepark. It is public so that's great if you have all the time to hit the park and get skateboard time. It's safe and clean. I can run or jog while my daughter skates. read more

i play softball here on Tuesday nights i like this park only downside is the parking since it's always packed either with little league baseball games or practices and soccer practices. This park is popular for walkers and people with dogs. Overall a great nicely kept up park. read more

Automatic 5 stars because I finally caught a Snorlax today and it was here at this park! Otherwise, plenty of parking throughout the park. A lot of fields or baseball games. Also theres a skatepark. read more

Harvard Skate Park - FINALLY - Skate Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

LOVE this park!! Best place to play and practice softball. My only gripe is the parking sucks when it is crowded! read more

I love this community park. It's in the center of the Irvine neighborhood, I work as a nanny. The park has a playground, suitable for young and older kids, a community pool (kiddie pool too), restrooms (in the gated pool area), a flag pole with landscaped flowers, an abundance of trees and shade spots, basketball court, volleyball court, two swing sections-(toddler bucket seats) and regular ones, picnic table area, paths for walking, BBQ area/tables, and doggie bags to keep the area clean. read more

I came for the Seel pokemon nest. The respawns are pretty slow -- about 2-3 per half hour. Lots of soccer games going on here, and its mostly an athletic recreational park so no areas for picnic-ing or play for kids. There's a cool skate park, and baseball practice nets and thats about it. read more

My favorite park to go to when I get the time. It is huge and very clean. Ideal to go around for a morning or late afternoon jog. If not then just watch the kids playing soccer or baseball. I enjoy watching small kids throwing or kickin balls and running around. It helps relieve stress after a day's work. read more

Everything the other reviews said about the fields being awesome and well- kept is true... except I docked a star for parking. I played softball here and parking gets pretty crowded on league night. There is one lot that is always empty and close to the farther fields (think, field #5 and #7), but I can't figure how to get in there (doesn't help we always come in through the entrance near Walnut)... Beware if you park your car near the softball or soccer fields-- I've seen many a car fall victim to a flying ball. Also came here for impromptu team practice on a Sunday afternoon (non league day) and the fields were accessible, so that's always a plus! ***Edit: After much determination, we have found the entrance to that elusive parking lot: (from Walnut:) Head south on Harvard to the SECOND right turn (I think there's a 4 way stop). after you turn in, make an immediate right and enjoy what this one-way parking lot has to offer!! read more

This is a great park for baseball, softball and soccer. The fields are well maintained with ample parking around the park. There is an excellent snack bar when it's open. Bathrooms are clean. There's also great lighting around the fields and parking lot. The City of Irvine does a great job maintaining the facility. read more

Literally the worst skate park I've ever been to, transition is dangerous and not built properly. Huge cracks at the bottom of every ramp

Harvard Skate Park Irvine, California The park is very clean and well maintained and there is a city employee working the gate so for the most part it is a safe place to skate. This park is very small and was built back in 1999 so it is starting to show its age. This is a very steep and very quick park, not fast but quick. Nothing is taller than five feet high but again everything is very steep. The locals are happy to have a place to skate but no one had anything really nice to say about the park. With Volcom and Etnies skate parks just around the corner this park unfortunately is a big disappointment. The park hours are almost confusing so make sure you know if and when the park is going to be open. There is a spectator area but it is outside of the park so you are looking through a chain link fence. There is a big sign on the wall that does not allow spectators in the park so forget trying to take pictures of your kids or friends ripping it up. There is a drinking fountain and a little shade but it is also outside of the skate park area. RYAN'S Recommendation If you live in the Orange County area and have not yet been to the Havard Skate Park then go ahead and check it out. If you are planning a trip to the area and want to enjoy some of the Orange County legendary skating spots just simply pass this place up. The Volcom & Etnies Skate Parks are worth the drive from anywhere in California but not this place. I hope the City of Irvine recognizes that they need a new park and builds something that can hang with the competition or at least offers some king of fun. This park reminds me of a good old fashion drainage ditch, you could skate it but it really wasn't meant to be skated, if you know what I mean. Large pool - 0 Small pool - 0 Street seen - very steep and very Quick, not fast but quick Park type: concrete - built in 1999 Lights: Yes Spectator area: Yes School year hours: Monday - Friday 2pm - 8pm Saturday 10am - 9pm Sunday 10am - 9pm During summer, winter and spring break time the park is open at 10am Monday - Friday Address/Location/Directions Harvard Athletic Park 14701 Harvard Ave. Irvine, CA From the I-5 go South on Culver, right on Walnut Ave., then left on Harvard Ave. The skatepark is located in the South - West rear corner of the park. NO SCOOTERS AND OR BIKES ALLOWED!! www.facebook.com/skateparkreviewsbyryan read more

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I have come here for several years to play kickball. The city has relegated our league to one small field near the skate-park. We are given only 2 hours to play on a wednesday night and that is it. Besides the sandlot field we are forced to play on, there are several baseball, softball, and soccer fields. There is a trail that winds its way around the park if you want to jog. There is also a skate park with spines, ramps, and other skating attractions. Parking surrounds the park on three sides. Its a nice neighborhood park but I docked it two stars because of the limited availability of the space and the city politics determining which sports and leagues get access to the space. read more

I WOULDN'T call it a COMPLETE Athletic Park... This park boasts plenty of Baseball/Softball fields, which can be turned into Soccer fields, and has a Skate Park towards the northwest end; however, it lacks any other courts for other sports. It's a great place to take a walk and a nice starting point to Irvine's expansive Bike Trails, so thumbs up to the recreation/park department for that! And another thumbs up for the upkeep of the fields yearlong! WARNING: During the Summer months, on weekends, plenty of leagues use this park to hold their tournaments/games and gets rather busy. Busy to the point where parking spills out to the neighboring streets! I would recommend finding another park to hold your activities during this time of the year. read more

I don't play baseball or softball. So why am I giving this park 5 stars? Because I have a crazy dog that can potentially run away. When the baseball/softball field isn't in use, I can close the doors and my dog can run around off-leash. He loves it and so do I. read more

It is more relaxed than Volcom skatepark, but smaller. Some of the inclines are seem steep and sudden, but there are nice curves, a mini ramp, and a bowl. Less people during the day, but not much natural shade. Good lights for nights and gets busier in late afternoon / evening. Parents around and friendly environment. read more

Harvard Skate Park - Corner shot from the highest point. - Skate Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is cute. You have a bunch of baseball/softball/soccer fields all in one little area. Parking is easy to find. Signs for each field is a little small, so I had a hard time finding the field I was playing in. The park is clean and easy to locate. read more

Me and Sawyer ( my jack Russell terrier) spend most of our days here, good or bad. Its essential to take Sawyer to the park once a day because he has a very high energy level by nature. Whether its me or him blowing off some steam at this park. The rangers never bother us. They don't really say anything about him being off leash either. Good park Good Vibes. read more

Park is kept really clean. The restrooms at this park amazed me, super clean and kept well stocked. Toilet seat covers available, wow. My eleven year old son said Ramps at skatepark were somewhat on a more advanced level for intermediate skateboarders. No playgrounds available for toddlers. read more

These fields are always in top shape, no matter the season. I played soccer and baseball here as a kid, played softball there as an adult, and now my kids play soccer here, and this place is still in tip top shape. The people who maintain this place do a great job. To be honest, if you're considering joining any kind of adult rec league, or a kids league, the City of Irvine does a great job at keeping their fields clean, well groomed, and playable. read more

I've played on better infields, so they get a star deduction. The field is sometimes wet and makes for slightly dangerous conditions and the infield is very big and hard. And they are missing some fences for the softball fields. They play softball, soccer, kickball, and there's a skatepark as well. Parking is suitable, it does get busy when there are a lot of games being played, but I've always been able to find parking. They have 2 restroom facilities in the park. read more

HARVARD SKATEPARK: I recently started a new job out here in affluent Irvine, and was really excited to experience what they had to offer the skate scene. A quick Google consultation of the nearest skatepark uncovered Harvard Athletic Park, and though the online pictures seemed extremely underwhelming, I figured I'd swing by to check things out myself. I mean surely such a nice area has to have an impressive facility to boast about, right? So I threw my board in the car before work and headed on over during my lunch-break. Wow, talk about a staffed place... there seemed to be more city employees than actual visitors! I rolled up to the skatepark and had a look around through the fence, and I just can't sugarcoat it... the thing looked absolutely horrendous. Right off the bat, I could tell that it's a skatepark built by people who have little to no idea of what a skatepark should be. Rails in odd places (e.g., that ridiculous double-kink!!), claustrophobic design, horribly steep and awkwardly angled transition, and just a general lack of actual purpose to anything. I figured I might as well cruise around to make the best of it, but before I could even go through the gate, I was stopped by a fellah sitting in a shack facing the skatepark saying that it wasn't open. ... say what now? It's 1p.m. in the afternoon on a Tuesday! He informed me that they don't open till 2p.m. on weekdays when school is in session. I get that, but I'm a grown dude who can show my I.D. if it's really that necessary... So there I was, getting kicked out of a horrible skatepark, but strangely not feeling very bummed about it. The place looked so poorly designed to a point that it seemed dangerous. If skaters helped to design this thing, I assure you that they haven't been skating for long. All in all, if you have little ones who want to just mess around in there while you're relaxing in the grass? Go for it! For the actual skaters out there, though, just bypass this place. It's a joke. read more

Let me start by saying that I appreciate this spot and any local skate park. Especially the public, free ones. We didn't have these when I was young. You kids better appreciate them and not take them for granted! That being said, almost every city now has a free skate park, and some are better than others. I would not consider this park worth going very far out of your way for. I discovered it because the (5 star) Costa Mesa Volcom skate park (http://www.yelp.com/biz/volcom-skate-park-costa-mesa-2#hrid:dv11bzx2NIhgS0P2BPzFVQ) gets way too crowded, and I'm searching for some alternatives. Here are some things to note about this park: - See the website for hours. The times vary depending on the day of week and season. It usually closes at 8 or 9pm. It's also closed all day for 8 holidays of the year. - Has lights. Must have for evening/night skating! - You MUST wear full pads. I'm not just repeating what the sign says. There's actually an attendant that hangs out there and makes sure you do. You can probably get away with not wearing knee pads if you're wearing jeans versus shorts. - Poor design. The layout is not conducive to sessioning certain obstacles, nor does it particularly make sense for putting together lines. Additionally, if there are any more than 3 or 4 people are skating, you're bound to run into one of them at some point. - Fortunately, when I visited, there were only a few kids there (versus upwards of 100 at the Volcom park). - Transitions are too steep. This isn't just an amateur observation. Many of them don't connect smoothly to the ground at the flat bottom, thus slowing you down and/or messing up your balance when you hit the bottom. It makes it difficult to set up for tricks on the obstacle that you're approaching after dropping in. - The bowl is simply unskateable. The design of it makes it impossible to pump the transitions in a way where you could keep speed. - No runway to get to the ledges. Again, I appreciate this park and the challenges it presents, so it pains me to rate it 2 stars. The lights and lack of crowd are huge pluses. However the layout is a joke in comparison to the Volcom park. Even the Brea park is much more skateable than this. read more

Parking is good. We had baseball tryouts here today and the baseball fields were well maintained and the dougouts were clean.

There's really nothing to do here unless you are on a team with a scheduled game there. Or unless you wanted to watch a bunch of kids chase a soccer or softball. read more

Love this skate park for my kids. It's safe and the other kids are really nice. So is the guy in the office. Thanks for having something like this in Irvine. read more

My softball team plays here on Friday nights. Excellent park very clean and spacious only complaint I have is the parking not enough spaces. I also go to the skate park here when ever I get a chance. read more

This is one of the worst skateparks I've ever been to in my entire life. It's poorly built, small and required FULL PADS. It's a joke that this is the only skatepark in the entirety of Irvine. Do yourself a favor and skip it. read more

great park located on the edge of irvine. theres a skatepark here that i occasionally visited with my friends. quite a few baseball fields and soccer fields here. a little snackbar also. read more