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.

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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University Community Park in Irvine for a Full Day of Play – and Reading

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University Community Park in Irvine holds a strong spot in my mental checklist of Top 10 Parks in Orange County.  I love the location and the arrangement of the play equipment. Location:  Exit Interstate 405 at Jeffrey Rd./University Dr. and turn towards the UC Irvine and Tanaka Farms.  Turn right on Beech Tree Lane and [...]

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Belmont Park in Orange

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Belmont Park in Orange was one of those “Hey, let’s look at a map and find a new park to check out!” finds that has been added into our normal park rotation. It’s up in the hills and provides some amazing views, making it a little more exciting than the average park. Picnic benches and [...]

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