The Woodbridge Village Center Play Area in Irvine which has always been a fun destination for local families just got a $30 million renovation which includes a climbing structure, expanded seating areas, and an astroturf "lawn" have been added to the center. My husband and I have been coming here for ages! Ever since our college days at UCI. We know it for its Woodbridge … [Read more...]
Turtle Rock Nature Center and Park
Visiting Turtle Rock Nature Center and playground in Irvine turned into a very enjoyable afternoon for my kids and I. I recorded the visit in my Simple Nature Adventures post, but neglected to write up a full post about Turtle Rock Community Park or the nature center. So now you get to learn about both! Location of Turtle Rock Nature Center and … [Read more...]
Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine – Everything You Need to Know
Pretend City Children's Museum in Irvine opened in August 2009 when my kids were 4 and 8 years old. We were so excited to find an indoor play space with so many enriching play opportunities. Kids are naturals at creativity and imagination. There's really nothing parents need to do except stand-by and engage their kids with questions and pretend play -- even narrating their … [Read more...]
Settlers Park in Irvine
ssshhhh . . . Settler's Park in Irvine is a secret! Back in 2009, Kelly from Just Spotted recommended this park at great risk of personal sacrifice (she might have to share her little piece of paradise). We played at Settlers Park in Irvine at sunset enjoying every minute. It's a quiet setting among the citrus orchards and pepper trees. We saw turkey vultures and even … [Read more...]
Bosque Playground at Great Park Trails in Irvine
The Bosque playground at the Great Park Trails in Irvine is yet another example of the complicated naming FivePoints uses for this area. They actually call this section the Upper Bee and Bosque with a "kids play area" included. I'm sure your kids will come up with more simple terminology to describe the parks and playgrounds open to the public inside the Orange County Great … [Read more...]