I discovered Valley Oak Park in Irvine while searching for a good place to meet up with grandparents. It’s an ideal choice because of the level walking surface from the dedicated parking lot to the playground – and plenty of benches (not to mention, the proximity to the 405 freeway).
Location: Easy to find from Interstate 405 and 5. From 405, exit Sand Canyon and go toward mountains. Turn left on Alton and take an immediate right on Valley Oak Drive. Turn left into the parking lot before you hit Barranca Parkway. If you are coming from the 5, head toward the 405 and turn right on Barranca. Then take the left onto Valley Oak Drive. MAP to Valley Oak Park in Irvine
Highlights:
- All-in-one kind of park complete with a grassy area, basketball court, play structures for all ages, sandbox, tennis courts, swings
- Excellent picnic area with grills – great place to bring lunch
- Even the recycled rubber play surface is decorated with oak leaves and acorns
- Hopscotch
Be Aware:
- Can’t really think of anything for this heading – at Valley Oak. Except, I have seen the parking lot fill up.
Checklist:
- Parking in dedicated lot (maybe 10-15 spots)
- Recycled rubber and sand play surface
- Very nice restrooms and drinking fountain
- Shade under patio cover
- Easy to view kids
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Thank you so much for this info! We went here this passed Sunday and it was perfect. I think we might be having my little guy’s 1st bday here, too.