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Kid friendly things to do outdoors in Newport Beach, California. Playgrounds, beaches, nature centers, outings, & restaurants.

North Star Beach in Newport Beach is a public beach for launching kayaks and paddleboards (SUPs) in the Back Bay near Newport Aquatic Center.

Portola Springs Community Park in Irvine is notable for its nature theme achieved by an artificial turf play surface and woodland animals.

Mason Regional Park in Irvine is a lovely regional park with a lake and multiple playground areas. Use it as a picnic spot or a family walk.

Turtle Rock Community Park houses the Turtle Rock Nature Center, as well as an outdoor playground and natural park area for picnics.

Peter Green Park in Huntington Beach is situated on a large pad of recycled rubber play surface. I has a colorful, wide-open feel.

Columbus Tustin Park in Tustin has a fun boat-themed play structure with wide, accessible ramps on a bark play surface.

TeWinkle Park and Angel’s Playground provide accessible play for all in a rainbow of playful colors and a nature area with lake.

Take the Balboa Peninsula Summer Trolley to Balboa Pier during the summer months to save money and avoid parking hassles.

2024 Wild Rivers Irvine has all waterslides running and options for families. This Family Guide helps you visit the water park prepared.