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Belmont Park in Orange is up on a hill with an amazing views for picnics and a big grassy area for flying kites.

Fred Barrera Park in Orange is a small playground sitting on an entirely recycled rubber play surface with views from the canyon to the sea.

Newport Island Park in Newport Beach sits on a small triangular island in Newport Harbor. It’s right around the corner from 38th Street Park.

38th Street Park in Newport Beach is one of the few playgrounds on the Balboa Peninsula. Playground is shaped like a ship.

The viewing deck at Limestone Canyon was rebuilt after the 2020 wildfires. Visit it on monthly Wilderness Access Days & docent-led programs.

Lions Park in Costa Mesa, better known as Airplane Park,still has the beloved concrete airplane and playground next to OCPL Dungan Library.

University Community Park in Irvine has a lot going for it: library, community center, restrooms, nice playground, sports courts and fields.

Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar is a small garden with a restaurant, gift shop, and educational classes for children.

Gibbs Butterfly Park in Huntington Beach and Summerlane Park back up to each other and offer space for high-flying kites and butterflies.

List of the Mess Hall Market restaurants at FLIGHT in Tustin Legacy and ideas for kid-friendly things to do for families, like parks & walks.