Fun park to take the kids with the advantage of excellent shade over the playground area. As noted…read moreby many, it has a pirate ship theme and includes swings (bucket and regular), areas split for younger and older children, and several benches for adults.

Super cute, fun pirate themed park with easy parking and plenty of shade. My 3 year old…read moreparticularly liked the little sand/wood chip digging areas. Very cute and well done.

Nice, pleasant park a couple miles up the road from South Coast Plaza…read more Plenty of parking as I don't think this park gets particularly crowded. There is a small lake that I saw some people using to fish. There are also three baseball fields. There is a paved trail that goes around the entire park. The trail must be maybe a half-a-mile loop. Along the trail there are two playground areas for kids (one small and one large), a single full court basketball court, and a pretty substantial work out area with pull up bars and foam floors. I know this is Santa Ana but overall I felt safe here and only saw one homeless guy at the far end who wasn't bothering anyone. Can't give it five-stars because it is an older park with some wear and no pristine amenities but because of that it is very pleasant and quiet. Dog friendly.

I love going to the gated kids playground towards the back of the park on the weekends with my son…read morebut what's been making that difficult is when there's about a dozen grown men playing on the basketball court yelling and swearing and getting aggressive with each other and on top of that they start smoking weed when there's kids literally feet away. I normally don't care when peoples business doesn't interfere with mine but it's become a regular thing now and it really sucks because we loved this park.

Beautiful new park in Tustin. The parking lot is a bit small but it doesn't seem to get too crowded…read moreand there is plenty of outside neighborhood parking. I came on a Sunday afternoon and there were a few parking spots left. There is a big grass area, sizable playground, and some picnic tables scattered around. From this park, you can actually take a paved trail called Greenwood Gulsh across the street (look it up on Google Maps), which then takes you to another park called Ron Foell Park. Nice little loop between the two parks. Dog friendly park as well. Quiet and safe.

Great park in Tustin. I love that it's wide and has so many…read moremini structures spread across the playground. There's slides, bridges, stepping stones, swings, web climbing, carousel spinny things. There are wood chips and foam floors. Small parking lot available right by the park.

This is a truly beautiful place to stop by. We came here on a Friday closer to sunset and we had…read moreluck finding parking near by. From the main lookout, there's a downhill path that leads you to another scenic viewpoint. It's a great place to slow down and enjoy nature.

How could Inspiration Point be anything else besides five stars? One of the most scenic spots in…read moreOrange County. I love catching the sunset from here, especially when the clouds are just right. Gorgeous for strolls overlooking Corona Del Mar/Newport Beach. Generally can find some street parking, as long as you're OK walking, or, you can park in the state beach parking lots and walk up (good workout). 2025: 74/100

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!!

Bill Barber is a great park to walk. There are multiple baseball fields, tennis courts, and picnic…read moreareas around the park where you can have parties and gatherings. There is also a large playground at the park where you can bring your kids. A lot of people start here to go cycling down the Santa Ana River Trail. This is a great place to bring your dog as well. Bill Barber is located in the same lot as the Irvine City Hall and Police Department.

Noguchi gardens is a gorgeous spot to just relax for a little, enjoy a break from the hustle and…read morebustle of the world. It's a small space but the artwork is nice and instills a sense of calm that is appreciated

Fun and interesting little place to visit if you are in the area by South Coast Plaza mall…read more Not the easiest place to find since you can't see it from the street. It is behind the Mastros restaurant. There is a parking structure nearby that is like $3 or $4 for 15 minutes and you can probably run through in 15 minutes, but 30 minutes to be safe. You can also walk from the mall parking lot, it is a little bit of a stroll but manageable. There are plenty of pictures so you can see what you are getting into before you make the drive, pay for parking, and walk over. When we went there on a Sunday morning, there were only 2 or 3 other people, so it was very quiet and zen. I enjoyed the write-ups and the exhibits. If I worked right there I would probably visit all the time.

It was a blast!!!!My daughter wanted to stay right after I told her we were leaving.You should…read moredefenitly try this park.

Cute little play structure. There is a music area and a double layered sphere that spins around and…read moreyou can ride inside. It reminds me of those playgrounds wheels from the 80s but with more safety considerations without removing the fun. The play area is turf and surrounded by picnic tables and Adirondack chairs, with plenty of shade. The design is thoughtful and makes for a great place to spend an afternoon. The parking is free and right next to the play area. It feels secluded and somehow also right in the middle of everything. The only thing missing is a bathroom and while I understand that it's prevent homeless people from moving in, it does limit the amount of time that anyone can hang out here (especially with littles). Still a nice place to enjoy a coffee or picnic and let the kiddos play.

Good and Bad: Good:…read moreNicely decorated, lots of greenery, play areas, left side of park safer Bad: Homeless took the right side of the park (closest to discovery cube), park ranger not present during day, saw homeless sleeping in one of play areas for kids Pro tip: Walk vigilantly! Be alert and present. Be around other people! You don't want to get attacked or robbed.

Santiago creek is a mixture or even a combination of two major parks. One, hart park and the other…read moreSantiago park. The watershed is the in between. Both offer goof parking availability, both are well placed for long distance running, with paths consistent of dirt trails of pavement and concrete, with a few obstacles, all of which are easy to moderate. It seems like a good place for walkers, joggers runners and for bikers . The paths at hart park starts by the old buildings of the swimming pool area. Crossing towards the west, you'll come across a few highway overpasses and an archery park, and a open air auditorium . Along the way, a dry water shed that connects to Santiago park, which has been in redevelopment . New trails, new kids park, new arbory and cleaned up trails. The trail extends into and past the science center and willl make its way to the entrance of the mall, by Broadway. On your return trip, there will be outlets by the rail, that lead out to the neighboring community. Total path in and out can 2 to 4 ... but can extend to over 8 miles... if one follows east of hart park. Overall, great family trails, clean, quiet and welcoming and beyond all else, made for everyone to have fun. Rating of 3.9 to 4.1 stars

+ 10 new free pickleball courts opened last Wed! + 9 open…read moreplay courts, 1 challenge court. + Bright lights and water. . Each court has its own paddle queue. . Last Sun afternoon (Mother's Day), there was plenty of room for play. Come evening, each queue had 4+ paddles. -- Restroom pavilion is across the trench, about 5min walk from the pb courts... + Wide skill range here. + Ample walk space between the courts. + I like that they included doors between the courts. + Pleasant ambience to hang out. + Good amount of benches for spectators too. . Need a little more wind guard. . Park in the trench. Decent size but often crowded. Parking coordinates: 33°46'37.6"N 117°51'06.5"W PB courts: 33°46'35.5"N 117°51'05.4"W

This is a beautiful, luscious, & spacious 56 acre community park has been here since 1933 !…read more We stopped by on our way to Old Towne Orange Historic District's Antique shops. They have a horseshoe area, and for me, these overlapping trees are gorgeous. - watch video clip! In this day and age especially & regretfully, we just have to make sure that our surroundings are safe, and that's why I made sure to include the picture provided. So if you're in the area and want to have a picnic or leisurely stroll, etc. this perhaps is the best location.

Came here on a Sunday for a morning hike. There's a bunch of different paths that seem like it'll…read morelead to multiple trails. It's dirt paved and easy to follow. Since it's summer time, there isn't too much flowers or anything. Mostly dry vegetation. Theres a ton of bike trails and running trails as well. Some paths will lead to grassy areas with picnic tables. Plenty of parking as well.

I've only been here for the summer concert series so parking could be challenging. I usually just…read morepark at the high school nearby and walk over. Less stressful. It's a beautiful location with great weather. The bands the last 2 summers have been great. So much fun and beautiful sunsets. SYOY!