This park is legit!! Definitely stop by…read more Clean bathrooms (especially if you use the ones inside the library -- yes, there's a library ). There's a kids' area inside, and honestly as an adult, it's clutch when it gets too hot outside because you have a nice indoor space to cool off. Outside, there are cool zip-line style swings, play areas for both younger and older kids, and plenty of shaded spots. Major bonus points for no woodchips -- huge win. The library also has fun music exploration activities, which was a pleasant surprise. Plus, there are easy food options nearby, so you don't have to overthink meals. Parking was easy for me, though I can see it getting tricky during busier times. And to top it off, there's a nice boba spot close by, which always seals the deal Great family-friendly park with thoughtful details -- we'll definitely be back.

This is a small park located behind the library…read more If you have kids, this is a great place to take them! The playground is fancy and has a replica of an airplane. There is also a soccer and baseball field here. This is a nice place to walk as well. You can do laps around the small park, and the shopping center is right across the street.

Clean spaces for family picnicking. Access to bathroom and parking spaces. Parking is 1.48 per…read morehour which is not bad at all. Lots of restaurants and stores nearby

A nice little play area with bathrooms and drinking fountains, there's also a large greenbelt near…read moreby wheee kids can play and run around. The bathrooms could use a refresh, but on the whole it's a nice place to stop and enjoy/clean up before you leave.

I feel a little bit bad not giving this beautiful park five stars, but I'll make my reasons clear…read morebelow. Still, compared to most parks of this size in the US, this is probably a five-star park. And yet. Wow. I just can't believe Newport Beach had the foresight and wisdom to allow this little plot of prime real estate to be a wonderful park for the entire community to use rather than some multimillionaire's hillside estate. When I came and took my photos, I only explored the southern side of the park, which is separated from the northern side by a steeper part of the hill and some shrubbery. It's easy enough to get from one side of the park to the other, but from the bottom, where I started, I couldn't tell there was another half of the park. Most of the southern side is on a hillside that steepens as you walk away from Carnation Avenue. In addition to small grass areas, there are a playground, some picnic tables, and only a few shade trees. Those trees are important, though, because when the weather is beautiful and there's not a cloud in the sky like when I came in August, you probably don't want to be totally exposed. I had walked here from where I parked about three-quarters-of-a-mile away. When I drove back, I noticed on my GPS that the park continued, so I turned left onto 1st Avenue, and who knew? Begonia Park is actually named after Begonia Avenue, which is its northern/western border. This northern part of the park comprises a much larger, flatter grassy area. However, the only trees up here are at the very eastern corner of the park, so again, if you're picnicking on the grass up here, bring something to shade yourself with. At the westernmost corner of the walkable part of the upper park, there are two benches that face the ocean. There was a man sitting at one, so I didn't get out of my car to try the benches, but I could tell that they have a lovely ocean view. These benches are definitely five stars. My quibbles with Begonia Park may be minor, but if the City of Newport Beach fixed them, I'd gladly re-review and bring this rating up to five stars. The first problem is a big one. Despite Bayside Drive being a fairly busy street and despite the fact that two separate concrete walkways go right up to Carnation Avenue right across from Begonia Park's own concrete path to the playground, there are no marked crosswalks at or near the corner of Bayside & Carnation. This just feels like feckless indifference on the part of city planners. In addition to crosswalks, there should be those blinking yellow lights that flash when people are in the crosswalks. The top half of the park has a lovely view, and I like all the open space, but there should be more shade trees and especially benches all around the edges of the park, not just right where the best view is.

Lovely spot to picnic. Kind of tucked out of the way, so always easy to park along the, ha, well,…read morepark. Umm... one thing that I'd like to see? Bathrooms. Bit challenging to "hold it" if you're having a leisurely picnic, curled up with a good book, or catching up with a friend. Sometimes you just don't want to get up and leave the moment. Nice views from the top of the park. 2022: 60/100

Ever since my kids were born, we've been exploring parks, playgrounds, bike trails, and kid…read morefriendly places. Adventure Playground Irvine is one of the best places for kids to do what they do best...play and destroy things (build, then destroy the big lego blocks). There's a jungle gym, multiple long concrete slides, a water feature, sand play area, ping pong, and of course the large lego blocks that kids make into castles, forts, etc. The whole Adventure Playground is enclosed, so you don't have to worry too much about kids running out of the play area from multiple exits. There is plenty of parking in the lot and the nearby library as well as the street. The best part of the playground = free. You just need to sign in with how many are in your party when you first walk in. There's also another playground outside of the Adventure Playground at the nearby park (walk for like 100 feet). Overall, a wonderful place to take your kids for an afternoon. Xie Xie!

Dogs not allowed. Which isn't a problem but their website says they are allowed. So I drove 20…read moreminutes here with my dog, got my kids very excited and now I can't be here with the dog!!! Love this place, pretty silly my dog can't just sit on my lap. Kinda ruined our fun day, I'm just sitting outside the park now. Wish I could be a part of my kids playing.

Angels Playground is a small kids playground that is part of the bigger TeWinkle Park. It is named…read moreafter Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hansen whose daughter, Angel, was severely disabled. It's connected to TeWinkle Park by a paved walkway. The park has grassy areas, a kids playground, restrooms, and a shaded area. There are no basketball courts or tennis courts and its main attraction is the kids playground.

I love this park! It's full of wildlife . It has a little lake, many water falls , a playground,…read moreand bathroom. Many people walk their dogs here. It's a beautiful park!

This park is truly a gem! When we visited, there happened to be a free circus performed by Circus…read moreBella! It was such a treat for both kids and adults at the park! The playground facilities are also wonderful! There are something for all age groups! Our 5 and 2 year old loved it. They also have restrooms inside the park with multiple stalls. I also loved that the park is gated! So little ones shouldn't be able to run out of the park as easily.

Really nice park! It's a little hidden gem. My son loved riding his bike around on the path and…read morechecking out the slides that are hidden in the hillside. The rocketship tower was also a huge hit! Plenty of shade, and a big open grass area that would be great for playing sports or even a picnic. The park was clean for the most part, as well as the restrooms. It's a pretty enclosed space so it feels safe. Only street parking available!

What's better than a park? A park on the beach with a nice view and a great spot to watch the…read moresunset. We come to the dog beach down the road, but came here to have

Nice playground for kids. The bathroom is next to the playground with the sink outside and it was…read morebroken. Ahmad we had wet wipes. There's a paved path around the area so people are jogging, biking and skating. This place would be better with more shade. It's still pretty far from the beach and pier. Parking meters are along the streets. $3 per hr, but you can pay in 10 mins increments.

Lovely hidden gem of a walking trail for Newport locals. Just follow the signs for the park, and…read morethere's plentiful parking in the lot. No shade though, so bring a hat and sunglasses. There's many viewpoints and you get a wonderful view of Back Bay. The walk really only takes like 15ish min but you can just loop around or continue towards Back Bay. Very safe and quiet area. I love looking at the big New England style houses, reminds me of Cape Cod :)

Nice neighborhood park. Quiet and shady. Very safe and clean, close by library and Fire Station…read more Park has grown up over the years since I first played there, now it is a nice walk to sit in the sun or shade to read a book.