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Cliff Drive Park in Newport Beach is a fun little ocean-themed playground right off Mariner’s Mile. Enjoy picnic views of Newport Harbor.

Marina Park in Newport Beach on the Balboa Peninsula is bayside with harbor views and a nautical lighthouse theme. Near the Balboa Fun Zone.

Newport Beach Civic Center Park (nicknamed “White Bunny Park” or plain old “Bunny Park”) is perfect paired with Newport Beach Public Library.

Citrus Ranch Park in Tustin is right off Jamboree Road and offers views from its vista point plus a fun playground for the little ones.

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.