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    North Lake Park

    4.7 (23 reviews)

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    Free parking at Woodbridge Plaza
    Jordan H.

    What a beautiful park in the middle of Irvine! This is technically a private community around a lake where the trail is open to the public. The trail is about a mile long and loops around the lake. It is clean, peaceful, and really scenic! I've seen turtles, catfish, ducks, geese, and other wildlife here. I usually come on the weekends and I have never seen it crowded (not sure how many people know about it). For parking, I recommend parking at the adjacent shopping plaza -- the Woodbridge Village Center. From there, you can walk directly on a (wooden) bridge over to the lake! If you're really ambitious, you can also go south from the shopping plaza and you'll hit Mike Ward Community Park. And if you keep going you'll reach the "south end" of the lake. There are a lot of amenities around the lake (volleyball courts, lagoon, etc.) but they are open to residents only FYI.

    Brian F.

    North Lake Park is a quiet and peaceful park and lake in the Woodbridge area of Irvine. It's located at the North Lake Tennis Club where The Tennis Academy at Woodbridge is situated. There's a small parking lot. There are grassy areas, benches and tables, and kids playground, and a walking trail surrounding the lake. You can walk over the wooden bridge to get views of the lake that encompasses 25 acres. You'll see tons of ducks walking around and it's a nice place for a stroll or fishing.

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    Catherine Z.

    Love north lake park! It's my go to for picnics on sunny SoCal days!! Absolutely love walking around the park, looking at the ducks/turtles, and picnic-ing in the shady grass fields. Plus if you go during specific times of the year you'll also see baby ducks!! Highly recommend and is one of my favorite parks locally that I go to once every few months!

    Nicole G.

    This was a great park to walk, sit and see all the beautiful creatures that inhabits it. I really enjoyed the sunny day I spent here. Would absolutely return.

    Great vistas from any point of the edge. Awesome relaxing spot.

    Great get away in the heart of Irvine, California. The views are very tranquile and very well maintained.

    Dee C.

    North Lake Park - Irvine, CA This one's a trip. It's technically a private lake, but most locals treat it like public space--until you remember it's not. Two lakes, a couple of private beaches, and the kind of HOA-controlled tranquility that feels like it was plucked out of a 90s family drama. Maybe even late '80s. It's clean, well-kept, and oddly nostalgic for Irvine, which rarely leans retro. The area's changed. Used to hit this spot years ago--back then, more homogeneous. Now it's more mixed: Chinese, Middle Eastern, high schoolers ripping through, retirees walking tiny dogs, everyone coexisting in this perfectly paved loop. The associations still let the public in (kind of), but don't get it twisted--you're on private property. So forget your First Amendment rights if you're trying to shoot portraits or zip through on a scooter. There's a little island, some geese, plenty of dog stations, and the path's smooth for a jog or casual stroll. But it gets boring quick. No trails, no dirt, no surprises. You're locked into the loop, and after a few days, it all starts to blur. Still, if you live nearby and need a polite, HOA-approved breath of fresh air--it gets the job done. Just don't expect nature to get messy.

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    Christian C.

    North Lake Park is a lake park located in Woodbridge, Barranca Pkwy. in Irvine. It is a quiet and peaceful place where you can enjoy beautiful scenery like a scene from a movie. If you walk around the lake, you can see a flock of ducks. They don't run away when you approach them, but rather approach people friendly. It seems like they are asking for food. In addition to ducks, you can also see cranes and migratory birds. It's really nice to be able to enjoy beautiful natural scenery in the middle of the city. Irvine is a really great place to live.

    Winnie L.

    This is a great paved walking trail for those who have knee or ankle issues. The short loop around the lake is 1 mile so it's easy to keep track of the number of miles you are walking. The neighborhood is lovely to look at and everyone walking on the trail is super friendly. There are several ducks and geese around so make sure to avoid their poop and don't feed them either! Parking is very convenient. There is a large shopping plaza that connects to the lake via a bridge so you don't even need to cross the street to get on the trail. I have seen people fishing on the lake if that is your thing. There is also a small playground for the kiddos. One of my favorite walking trails in Irvine!

    Lots of benches to sit on and enjoy the lake
    Katherine Y.

    Clean, well maintained park with lots of seating around the lake. Love coming here to read on a bench and enjoy the view. Pickleball courts, tennis courts, & beach volleyball.

    They just peck at the grass all day. Fun to watch.
    Kalon C.

    Beautiful location located in the Woodbridge neighborhood in Irvine. Great for a short walk, though there's no looping trail around the lake and no convenient way for the public to walk around some of the houses. There are also some recreational facilities like tennis courts and a kids playground. My main concern is that you need to be careful when walking, or else you may step in bird poop. Other than that, it was a great peaceful location for a short walk.

    Look at that 6 pound large mouth bass.. caught in 20 minutes (and released)
    Sandra R.

    The park is so beautiful, contrary to popular belief, it's accessible to the public.. The FISH here are huge and they are little fatties they are so easy to catch, throw bread in and once the ducks come they come too since they eat bread. The type of fish here are large mouth bass, look at the picture of my hit husband that caught one. He's caught a lot actually and he releases them after.

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    Rou M.

    Have been coming up this lake for years! I've always loved walking around it. Very peaceful. It seems like it has gotten way more popular lately. It may be that the establishment across the street is more developed now. They have way more shops and outdoor seating facing the lake and even a children's playground. The geese are a bit aggressive and hiss at every passerby when they have babies around (even if the babies are so big you can't tell they're babies) so be aware of where your kid or dog is going. For anyone needing to use a bathroom it seems there is none available to public (the clubhouse is private) so you may have to make the trek across the street to that shopping center.. And even then there are no maps of the stores available. May have to pop into one of the stores.

    Lizelle P.

    This is a private park for residents and guests of Woodbridge. Lucky enough to check out this park while visiting friends. The playground is on the lake and is stunning! There is 1 gym feature that doubles for little ones and older kids. There are lots of ducks in the lake and they're not afraid of humans so they come right up to the steps. There's no barricades or fence by the water which to me seemed strange especially if it's right by the playground. That said, the view was amazing. No restrooms.

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    I love it. It's like recreation point with amazing views where you can walk and rekax

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    Great beautiful place must watch lovely views and lake. It was hot though. All the best

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    This is a great place to walk around and play with your kids, there's great views on the bridge as well!

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    Bill Barber Community Park - Best park in OC

    Bill Barber Community Park

    4.6(162 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Westpark

    Hands down one of the cleanest, most convenient parks in the Irvine area!…read more There are several baseball fields, tons of gated tennis courts, playgrounds for the kids, countless picnic areas that are numbered for parties and gatherings. I think what makes this park stand out is the crowd. Any park can be beautiful but, without the proper maintenance from the park crew (and most importantly the park goers) it doesn't stand a chance. You see tons of regulars here with their dogs, families, kids. Everyone is friendly and respectful of one another. The dog crowd at this park is also one of the best I've seen. Although the park is not off leash, there's wide open areas for you to allow your fur family to play catch, run around, and have a bit of freedom! They do have a couple of posts that have doggie bags however, they run out quick so please do come prepared with your own poop bags just in case! There are plenty of water fountains throughout with water filling stations attached, so don't forget a bowl for your fur family!!

    The park is located on Harvard Ave just next to the Irvine Civic Center. There are plenty of…read moreparking spaces around the park area. We visited there on a Saturday around noon. There were quite a few cars in the lot already. However, we didn't see a lot of people milling around as the park covers quite an extensive area. The park features a flower garden with a fountain near its center. Beyond that are several picnic shelters amidst an elaborate children's playground. Further on, there is a large expanse of grass area amidst soccer fields, base ball diamond and tennis courts. There are paved walk paths through out the complex that winds up and down the various terrains. Overall it's a nice place to enjoy a leisure walk!

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    "Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them." --Thom Jones

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    Heritage Community Park - Picnic table area

    Heritage Community Park

    4.3(73 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Heritage Community Park is a nice place to come. I happened to be here on a mid Saturday in…read moreSeptember 2026. It was an unexpected stop, but it was nice to just chill out and enjoy the Irvine community. I was here at Heritage Community Park for about 2 1/2 hours. After having brunch with my family at the Broken Yolk Café - Irvine after taking the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner from LAX, we ended up here after swinging by the house and picking up their tennis gear and headed here for warm ups and tennis matches. It was nice to just sit here and watching my nephew play tennis and remind myself that I used to play tennis, but never got any good because I never really was good to begin with lol. I just loved to serve hard. In any case, I spent a large chunk of my time here at Heritage Park watching him play 3 matches over the course of 2 1/2 hours. The day got warm, so I found some shade near the tennis courts. I managed to nod off for 10 minutes while cooling off. It was cool to see the park and all the families that was here that morning and me being a tourist. It reminds me that I could still pick up tennis if I wanted to, hopefully I can find my tennis racquet somewhere in storage. It was also nice that there is restroom facilities here at Heritage Community Park too. The overall experience here at the Heritage Community Park here in Irvine, California was good and very nice after a day of travel from Honolulu to Los Angeles, and then a short trip to Irvine. The park itself isn't that large, but it does have a lot of tennis courts. My sister said Irvine community has a big tennis engagement thing and it shows that young people embrace it wholeheartedly. I thought that was pretty cool. The park itself is well maintained by the city of Irvine and there's a lot of trees everywhere to shield anyone and everyone from the heat during summer time and maybe the wind sheer during the winter months. From where I was, there wa at least 4 full sized tennis courts here and I was situated next to the parking lot. There wasn't much sitting areas to view, but I got lucky with a wall and shade from the trees. For the most part though, I ended up drifting off to sleep a few times, because I was jetlagged, but I was awake for most of the matches my nephew was in. Heritage Community Park is located in the heart of Irvine, California. There's also a spot for barbecues and soccer fields too. This park is particularly massive and I just stayed for the tennis matches. It's located in the heart of Irvine, California at 14301 Yale Avenue. Like all municipal parks, there's no admission fee to enter the park. Although there is rental fees associated with some on site equipment and things, majority of the park is free to enjoy with friends and family. As far as parking goes, there's a large and generous parking area for anyone and everyone who wishes to park here. And if you like public transportation, choose the routes that's best for you to get here to Heritage Community Park in Irvine. Never thought I'd be here to see people play tennis while on vacation, but here I was. It was cool and a nice change of pace when I am traveling. If you need that downtime and in Irvine, consider coming here to Heritage Community Park. Definitely will lift your spirits for a day or two. I'm happy that I saw my nephew play tennis. Hoping he'll make it to the pros someday. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

    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.

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    Baby ducks at park

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    Community Center

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    Mike Ward Community Park - 1 Challenger Court & 7 Open Play Pickleball Courts.

    Mike Ward Community Park

    4.5(105 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Woodbridge

    Nice park in the middle of Woodbridge in Irvine. There is a big grass area, paved walkways, a sand…read morevolleyball court, two basketball courts (full court), tennis walls, and pickleball courts. Never seems to get too crowded, even on the weekends. Plenty of parking in a large open lot. The park also connects to the North and South Lakes if you want to do an extended walk. If you loop the North and South lakes and cut through this park it is about a 4-mile route. Very safe, peaceful, and well-maintained.

    i'm very happy to finally have a day to play at the newest courts of pickleball here in Irvine. A…read morebeautiful brand new courts less than six months old. Four of them are drop-in open play all the time for on for off and the paddle system is ingenious and slides 4 paddles together each time another court opens up. Color-coded too. Played tonight once before dinner and once after dinner. Got to play with some friendly reasonable people. And when people play with a good attitude, like the ones I found tonight, it makes a good time, during my after dinner round, I noticed that the challenge court was open, so for the competitive people that want that kind of action, that court opens up for competitive play at certain times of the day. Otherwise, the other four courts go through some kind of a reservation system, depending what's set on the calendar.

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    Inspiration Point - The bottom of the trail down to the beach. There is a railing along the steepest points.

    Inspiration Point

    4.8(191 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    I've been coming to Inspiration Point for many years, and I still enjoy it every time I visit…read more I usually bring my dog here for a walk so She can enjoy the ocean breeze and watch the sunset with me. Sometimes I bring a blanket, sit on the grass, and bring some food to have a little picnic. It's a simple thing, but I always enjoy spending time here with the ocean view and the sound of the waves. I also like that they have bags available the area in case you need to clean up after your dog. I noticed there is a one of stations near the end of the street where you can grab them. From here, you can walk down toward little Corona del Mar and get closer to the beach. You can also walk on the sand, but personally I prefer staying up here because it feels cleaner and more convenient when I don't need to go down to the beach. Street parking is available nearby, but you may need to drive around a little to find a spot for parallel parking.

    I like to take my girlfriend walks around this lovely park in Newport Beach. Its a good way to get…read moreaway from everything and enjoy a nice sunset. I took us here last weekend since its been so hot lately. Its a good view of everything around the city. You can somewhat picnic here on the nice grass. Lots of families and couples have fun. I will keep coming here once a week as a newbie to the park.

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    Inspiration Point - Photo from the soft sandy beach

    Photo from the soft sandy beach

    Inspiration Point - Inspiration Point from the halfway down landing area

    Inspiration Point from the halfway down landing area

    Inspiration Point - View at the point.

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