William Mason Regional Park is a massive park near UC Irvine and the Turtle Rock neighborhood of Irvine. It's especially good for families who want to take long strolls/bike rides on winding sidewalks beneath towering sycamores. The park is relatively flat, so perfect for young riders. My favorite time to visit is sunset. Location: Between Culver Drive, University Drive, … [Read more...]
OC Great Park Playgrounds
Wondering what's going on with the OC Great Park playgrounds? You've probably heard about the community ice center, the championship soccer stadium, and the tennis courts of the 194-acre Sports Complex. OC Great Park (OCGP) PUBLIC Playgrounds The OCGP has a number of PRIVATE playgrounds for residents only. But there are two kids play areas open to the public. If you have … [Read more...]
Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad
The Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad opens for 2019 on November 29th. Christmas train tickets are ALREADY sold out for the 2019 season. BUT - you can still enjoy Santa's Village even if you don't end up getting tickets! On Lisa's visit (Volunteer Park Reporter) this area of the park really wasn't very busy, and it was easy for her kids to experience all … [Read more...]
Visit the Limestone Canyon Viewing Deck to See the Sinks
There is so much to see on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks land that it's hard to squeeze into one post. The Sinks is a particularly beautiful portion of Limestone Canyon with a viewing deck for . . . viewing (of course!). In March of 2011, OC Parks and the Irvine Ranch Conservancy dedicated a newly built viewing deck boasting stunning vistas of Orange … [Read more...]
Woodbridge Village Center Play Area in Irvine
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...]