Ultimate Guide to City Recreation Programs and Calendars in OC
The ultimate guide to city recreation programs in OC with links to each city’s recreation classes and/or activities guides.
OC Central
Central OC playgrounds are in the cities of: Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach/Corona Del Mar, Orange, Santa Ana, and Tustin. If you don’t feel like scrolling through the list, link to the Playground Map from the sidebar.
Shipley Nature Center and Blackbird Pond in Huntington Beach
Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Central Park provides nature trails along with an interpretive center in the heart of Huntington Beach.
Oak Creek Community Park in Irvine
Oak Creek Community Park in Irvine provides lots of wide open space for running out the wiggles. Plus it’s great for family picnics!
Valley Oak Park in Irvine
Valley Oak Park in Irvine one of my favorite parks for family picnics, birthday parties, and easy for watching multiple kids.
Serrano Park in Orange
Serrano Park in Orange is an excellent spot for volleyball or basketball. The playground sits on a recycled rubber play surface.
Newport Dunes Christmas Lights in Newport Beach
The Newport Dunes Christmas lights in Newport Beach are a breathtaking display of festive lighted Christmas trees on the bay.
Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad
The Christmas Train and Santa’s Village at the Irvine Park Railroad is a family tradition – and fun to be at the park after dark!
Crystal Cove Nature Ramble
Our Crystal Cove nature ramble provided a cool respite from the heat and some interesting nature spotting along the Pacific Coast.
Begonia Park in Newport Beach
Begonia Park in Newport Beach is a little neighborhood playground in Corona del Mar near Balboa Island and Sherman Library and Gardens.
5 Best Toddler Beaches with No Waves
Here are 5 of the best toddler beaches with no waves in OC — because sometimes you want it to be extra mellow for your toddler!