Irvine

Settlers Park in Irvine off Portola Parkway is a heavenly spot near the orchards and foothills with a little trike track.

Bosque playground at Great Park Trails in Irvine is a kids play area open to the public along the Upper Bee & Bosque areas of OC Great Park.

Los Olivos Community Park near Irvine Spectrum is near the site of the old Irvine Meadows Amphitheater off of Irvine Center Drive.

Understanding the vastness of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks is key. It’s hard to believe that it’s 50,000 acres! The area was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 2006 …

We discovered Orchard Park in Irvine when we were playing around Castle Park and Heritage Park. It’s halfway in between those parks in Irvine’s Northwood neighborhood. The park is tucked away …

Lower Peters Canyon Park in Irvine – or officially known David Sills Peters Canyon Park – is a nautical-themed playground with restrooms.

The Quail Hill Community Center playground in Irvine is near the Quail Hill Trailhead, as well as the Quail Hill Community Park.

If you care about  getting a new kind of unstructured nature playground built in Irvine and preserving play for your kids, encourage the Irvine City Council to vote YES on the …

I bet you already know about Boomers Buccaneer Cove in Irvine. You’ve probably watched the construction since the beginning of Summer 2013. I have to say up front that Boomers is …

Many thanks to Wheel Fun Rentals for their sponsorship. Their generous support over the years helps ensure I can keep bringing play to Orange County. Remember when volunteer North County …