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Back Bay Science Center in Newport Beach is open most Sundays for Community Days (Open House) from 10am to 2pm — making it the perfect destination or starting point for …

For those who wish you had a list of parks with outdoor handball and racquetball courts in Orange County.

Mariners Park in Newport Beach is a fun playground right next to the Crean Mariners Branch of the Newport Public Library.

Hicks Canyon Community Park in Irvine is perfect for play at the playground and then a nice walk on the Hicks Canyon Trail.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Huntington Beach offers beach views and lots of wildlife viewing. It’s an easy and flat family nature hike spot.

Huntington Beach Central Park boasts an amazing playground on the west side and is an awesome 350-acre park for kids and families to explore.

Pioneer Road Park in Tustin features a log cabin picnic shelter and covered wagon play equipment, plus a summer-only water play area.

The 2023 Newport Dunes Christmas lights in Newport Beach are a display of festive lighted Christmas trees on the bay + outdoor ice skating.

The 2024 Christmas Train and Santa’s Village at the Irvine Park Railroad is a family tradition – and fun to be at the park after dark!

Uptown Newport Park in Newport Beach is behind the One Uptown Newport apartments with a ship-themed playground and dolphin for pretend play.