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

Adventure Playground in Huntington Beach Central Park gives kids space to build forts and a pond to float on small rafts. Summer 2024 info!

Balearic Park and Estancia Park in Costa Mesa are nice neighborhood parks with a playground, community center, and the Diego Sepulveda Adobe.

The Slater Avenue playground is INSIDE Huntington Beach Central Park. An entirely new playground replaced the old one in April 2023.

The Adventure Playground in Irvine at University Park allows children unstructured free play opportunities. Perfect for creativity & pretend!

The ultimate guide to city recreation programs in OC with links to each city’s recreation classes and/or activities guides.

Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Central Park provides nature trails along with an interpretive center in the heart of Huntington Beach.

Oak Creek Community Park in Irvine provides lots of wide open space for running out the wiggles. Plus it’s great for family picnics!

Valley Oak Park in Irvine one of my favorite parks for family picnics, birthday parties, and easy for watching multiple kids.

Serrano Park in Orange is an excellent spot for volleyball or basketball. The playground sits on a recycled rubber play surface.