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.

Affordable Family Outing: 5 Things about the OC Zoo

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The OC Zoo is one of my favorite places in Orange County. I bring out-of-town guests there ALL the time. Why? It’s inside Irvine Regional Park which offers FOUR playgrounds, a lake, a nature center, beautiful hikes and walks, open space, blue skies and the Irvine Park Railroad. They have a new resident: a five [...]

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Valencia Park in Irvine

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Valencia Park in Irvine is perfect for a picnic or some run-around time. I first visited this park back when my oldest was a toddler and loved that it was a bit sunken and contained him from wandering too far. It’s had a little wear and tear over the years, but we recently visited again [...]

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Way to Play Adventure Guide at Pretend City

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Pretend City’s Way To Play Adventure Guide is an overlooked tool in strengthening your child’s skills through play and learning about developmental milestones. Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by age 5? Don’t miss any of the crucial developmental steps on this exciting journey. The more informed you are about [...]

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Oak Creek Community Park in Irvine

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Every time I visit Oak Creek Park in Irvine, the playground is bustling with one mom’s group or another.  I had to hit it early in the morning to grab photos without kids, but the South Irvine Stroller Strides was gearing up for their morning workout.  It’s about a block away from Valley Oak Park [...]

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Valley Oak Park in Irvine

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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). Directions to Valley Oak Park [...]

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