Central OC Playgrounds

Central OC playgrounds are in the cities of: Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach/Corona Del Mar, Orange, Santa Ana, and Tustin. If you don’t feel like scrolling through the list, link to the Playground Map from the sidebar.

Rent a Bike at Irvine Regional Park

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It’s no secret that Irvine Regional Park tops my list of favorite parks. My kids feel the same way, and there is excited squealing and a mad dash for the front door anytime I ask if they’d like to spend some time there. We are huge fans of the train and zoo so it was [...]

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Castaways Park in Newport Beach

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Castaways Park in Newport Beach is one of the best spots in Orange County to take in views of the Newport Back Bay and Newport Harbor. Directions to Castaways Park: There are a lot of ways to get here! You can take Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), the 73, and even the 55.  It’s at the [...]

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Parks with Outdoor Handball and Racquetball Courts in Orange County

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I love it when readers ask questions! Chances are — you are not the only one wondering about the answer.  Facebook and the readers who follow me there have turned out to be an invaluable and instantaneous resource when I need answers to tough questions, like “How do I find parks with outdoor handball courts [...]

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Spyglass Hill Park in Newport Beach

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Spyglass Hill Park in Newport Beach is high atop a hill near the ocean, but the views are only peek-a-boo.  Still, you feel like you’re above it all when you visit at sunset and the golden rays light up the playground. Directions to Spyglass Hill Park:  Reach San Joaquin Hills Road from either MacArthur or [...]

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Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar

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Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar is another one of those places I always wanted to visit while I was a UCI student. I can’t believe it took me this long to pass through the gate of this magical place! Directions to Sherman Library and Gardens:  Exit Interstate 405 at MacArthur Boulevard and [...]

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