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    Mike Ward Community Park

    4.5 (101 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Excellent facility, friendly staff, clean and safe. But be prepared for Super Long lines if you come on any week night! The paddle rack might need to be twice as long. Very hard to get a primetime court reservation online even as an Irvine resident. Half the courts are usually blocked for programs if you look at the weekly calendar - effectively it's only 4 courts available for open play most nights. Good challenge court play is at late mornings and on weekends.

    Brian F.

    Mike Ward Community Park spans 22 acres and is located in the Woodbridge area of Irvine. There is ample parking in the private parking lot. The adjacent senior center has a game room, meeting room and multipurpose rooms, and a rose garden. The park has volleyball courts, basketball courts, racquetball court, picnic tables, and an amphitheater. There are large grassy areas and a walking bridge that leads over to the Woodbridge South Lake. Overall it's a very nice park.

    Ed L.

    Mike Ward Park is a large community park in Woodbridge, adjacent to the senior center, and a parking lot shared by the two facilities. Its racquetball courts are so popular that there is usually people waiting to play. Its large grass field is a good venue for soccer games or concerts. This park has a seasonal creek that runs through it. Personally I have never seen water in it but there is always hope. I enjoy walking around this park although its trail is not a loop so one has to turn back at the trail end. It has many benches along the way so one can sit down wherever and rest a moment before continue. This park is convenient located next to a shopping mall and between the north and south lakes. Many times we will get some picnic food and have a good time.

    Concert night

    Nice clean park. No playground though which I do find odd. Just wide open field for you to run around. Summer concerts are always a plus. Close to Woodbridge shopping center so you can grab desserts or snacks. Always feel safe! SYOY!

    Lizelle P.

    Well maintained park. Great for a long walk with your kids or dogs. There's mainly a vast expanse of grass in this park where older kids and adults train or play games. Contrary to the reviews on Yelp, the lake and gazebo is not a part of this park and is a 20 minute walk from the parking lot. Also, there is no playground for kids in this park.

    Racquet Ball Courts!!! And a drink!
    Rachel Macie H.

    This park was overall pretty chill they have racquet ball courts, basketball courts, a huge field area and thats pretty much it If they have a playground i couldn't find it but then again it was dark and i was kinda distracted by wanting to go chill by the lake. The reason i'm giving them the rating i am is because they have the amenities i listed above and they were lighted at night which is totally cool especially on a warm summer night! Overall this was a fun little walk through the park across the bridge and over to the lake to kick it on the gazebo. I'm sure we will be back here at one point to take a stroll as its really close to the $2 theater and its always good to take a walk before your going to be sitting for a few hours.

    Sukhraj B.

    Yeah, so I know this place is fake. That it's probably a deep dark ploy by the Irvine Company to lure me and keep me coming back for more with it's lush landscape, beautiful still pristine water, a majestic bridge, an amazing view, a lagoon for kids to play in, and an overall great place to walk around on a beautiful day like this Sunday but damn if their ploy isn't working. Yes, I'm a sucker and woohoo! It's as good as it gets! I don't like artificial anything but I've been running by this lake since 2007 and catching breakfast afterward at the Ruby's aqua diner. By now, I've fallen in love and I've fallen hard. It's great to sit here and watch the geese/ducks and the various community activities. On my runs, I've dreamed of owning one of the lakeside houses or living in the apartments across the water. It's always been a great place to just de-stress and escape it all. You've got me for life and I'll be back.

    Alyssa S.

    The water is across the street which sucks but honestly I enjoyed the park. Everyone was social distancing and respecting the 6ft rule. not many people had masks on though but because of the amount of distance between big groups, it didn't matter much

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

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    Fun summer concerts each year with a great view and you can bring the whole family! I love it!

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    Ask the Community - Mike Ward Community Park

    Do you have fire works this upcoming New Year's Eve?

    Hi Shiva, the City of Irvine will not have a fire works display this New Year's Eve. Thank you.

    Who is the Mike Ward that the park is named after? Bob Roehrs

    Hi Bob, the park is named after former Irvine Mayor and Councilmember Mike Ward. Ward was elected mayor of Irvine in 1992 and served for two terms. In 1996, he earned a City Council seat and served until 2004.

    What time do the lights come in at the basketball courts?

    Hi Ryan, The lights at the basketball courts turn on at 4:30 p.m. Thank you.

    Can I Do Charcoal Barbecue Here?

    Hi Adrian, Yes, you can use the grills onsite for a charcoal barbecue.

    Can you fish here?

    Hi Kayla, The City maintains the community park and park faciltiies at Woodbridge, however the… Read more

    How can you call about the peddle boats? The number given above is to the senior center.

    Hi, all recreation activity at Woodbridge North and South lakes is managed by the Woodbridge Village Association. Please visit their website at https://wva.org/page/21440~753792 for more information.

    Can I launch my kayak here?

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    Mike Ward Community Park - Woodbridge features tree-lined and scenic walking trail circumferencing a charming man-made lake.

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