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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.

Our Crystal Cove nature ramble provided a cool respite from the heat and some interesting nature spotting along the Pacific Coast.

Begonia Park in Newport Beach is a little neighborhood playground in Corona del Mar near Balboa Island and Sherman Library and Gardens.

Here are 5 of the best toddler beaches with no waves in OC — because sometimes you want it to be extra mellow for your toddler!

6 things to do with kids at Irvine Regional Park in summer ranging from bike rides, to train rides, to trips to the OC Zoo.