Irvine

Northwood Community Park in Irvine is also known as Castle Park. I think of it as a fortress fit for knights and princesses.

The San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine is home to Sea & Sage Audubon House. Walk wide dirt trails & see the wildlife in the ponds.

Quail Hill Loop Trail in Irvine where you can take a self-guided hike along a dirt trail with views. Part of Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

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.

Visiting Turtle Rock Nature Center and playground in Irvine turned into a very enjoyable afternoon for my kids and I.  I recorded the visit in my Simple Nature Adventures post, but neglected to …

ssshhhh . . . Settler’s Park in Irvine is a secret! Back in 2009, Kelly from Just Spotted recommended this park at great risk of personal sacrifice (she might have to …

Sweet Shade Park is one of Irvine’s city parks. It’s tucked off Harvard Avenue near the Villages of Columbus neighborhood.  The bright blue geometric play structure caught our eye as …

Irvine Regional Park is located in Orange, but you’ll pass through Tustin, Irvine, and Orange as you climb Jamboree to reach this massive regional park. I even filed it under …

We discovered Orchard Park in Irvine when we were playing around Castle Park and Heritage Park. It’s halfway in between those parks in Irvine’s Northwood neighborhood. The park is tucked away …

Heritage Park in Irvine comes highly recommended by a Fun Orange County Parks visitor because of its beautiful lake, community center, Fine Arts Center and Irvine Heritage Library. It’s a …