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Valencia Park in Irvine is right on the border of Tustin — off Jamboree near Irvine’s Tustin Marketplace. A quiet location with trees.

Eastbluff Park in Newport Beach features a playground with a clubhouse where kids can watch and hear the planes taking off from the airport.

Centennial Farm at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa is an educational introduction to growing edibles and learning about farm animals.

Castaways Park in Newport Beach is an awesome place for taking in ocean views with a paved trail on the bluff overlooking the bay and harbor.

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.