Irvine

Sweet Shade Park in Irvine features a new universal playground in 2024 with spaces for all ages and abilities to play together.

Irvine Regional Park is an OC Parks regional park with playgrounds, the OC Zoo, Irvine Park Railroad, a lake, stable, surrey carts, & ponies.

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.

Heritage Park in Irvine sports a water feature and lots of nautical play on its playground. It’s also near the public library and small lake.

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.

Settlers Park in Irvine off Portola Parkway is a heavenly spot near the orchards and foothills with a little trike track.

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 …