Not sure how I feel about this one. North Lake Park is beautiful, that's for sure. But is it a park? Trail? Open to public? Or private property? After taking a confused stroll around, I am still unsure. I've driven by here many times and always wanted to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to find more info here on Yelp, as well as All Trails. So I figured it was a public accessible trail. Many people of all ages were walking, jogging, and riding e-bikes. But there was no specific way to enter or even a specific loop. Just got to walk around a beautiful lake, then turned around because I had no idea where I was going. Regardless, beautiful and serene. read more

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A great lake for a walk and for fishing. The only minus is that the lake is private so you need a Woodbridge ID or you can be a guest of a person who has an ID. read more

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We had an amazing time at the summer concert, listening to the 80s band, The Reflexx. This was a perfect spot next to the water and accessible for many families and concert enthusiasts. You can park across the street at the Woodbridge Center near Grocery Outlet. We packed our snacks and beverages and made it a picnic concert. So fun! We enjoyed walking around North Lake and spotted various animals to include Canadian geese, rabbits, assortment of ducks, turtles, fish, and variety of birds. Looking forward to next summer already! read more

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What a beautiful park in the middle of Irvine! This is technically a private community around a lake where the trail is open to the public. The trail is about a mile long and loops around the lake. It is clean, peaceful, and really scenic! I've seen turtles, catfish, ducks, geese, and other wildlife here. I usually come on the weekends and I have never seen it crowded (not sure how many people know about it). For parking, I recommend parking at the adjacent shopping plaza -- the Woodbridge Village Center. From there, you can walk directly on a (wooden) bridge over to the lake! If you're really ambitious, you can also go south from the shopping plaza and you'll hit Mike Ward Community Park. And if you keep going you'll reach the "south end" of the lake. There are a lot of amenities around the lake (volleyball courts, lagoon, etc.) but they are open to residents only FYI. read more

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North Lake Park is a quiet and peaceful park and lake in the Woodbridge area of Irvine. It's located at the North Lake Tennis Club where The Tennis Academy at Woodbridge is situated. There's a small parking lot. There are grassy areas, benches and tables, and kids playground, and a walking trail surrounding the lake. You can walk over the wooden bridge to get views of the lake that encompasses 25 acres. You'll see tons of ducks walking around and it's a nice place for a stroll or fishing. read more

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Love north lake park! It's my go to for picnics on sunny SoCal days!! Absolutely love walking around the park, looking at the ducks/turtles, and picnic-ing in the shady grass fields. Plus if you go during specific times of the year you'll also see baby ducks!! Highly recommend and is one of my favorite parks locally that I go to once every few months! read more

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Great get away in the heart of Irvine, California. The views are very tranquile and very well maintained. read more

North Lake Park - Great vistas from any point of the edge. Awesome relaxing spot. - Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

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This was a great park to walk, sit and see all the beautiful creatures that inhabits it. I really enjoyed the sunny day I spent here. Would absolutely return. read more

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North Lake Park - Irvine, CA This one's a trip. It's technically a private lake, but most locals treat it like public space--until you remember it's not. Two lakes, a couple of private beaches, and the kind of HOA-controlled tranquility that feels like it was plucked out of a 90s family drama. Maybe even late '80s. It's clean, well-kept, and oddly nostalgic for Irvine, which rarely leans retro. The area's changed. Used to hit this spot years ago--back then, more homogeneous. Now it's more mixed: Chinese, Middle Eastern, high schoolers ripping through, retirees walking tiny dogs, everyone coexisting in this perfectly paved loop. The associations still let the public in (kind of), but don't get it twisted--you're on private property. So forget your First Amendment rights if you're trying to shoot portraits or zip through on a scooter. There's a little island, some geese, plenty of dog stations, and the path's smooth for a jog or casual stroll. But it gets boring quick. No trails, no dirt, no surprises. You're locked into the loop, and after a few days, it all starts to blur. Still, if you live nearby and need a polite, HOA-approved breath of fresh air--it gets the job done. Just don't expect nature to get messy. read more

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North Lake Park is a lake park located in Woodbridge, Barranca Pkwy. in Irvine. It is a quiet and peaceful place where you can enjoy beautiful scenery like a scene from a movie. If you walk around the lake, you can see a flock of ducks. They don't run away when you approach them, but rather approach people friendly. It seems like they are asking for food. In addition to ducks, you can also see cranes and migratory birds. It's really nice to be able to enjoy beautiful natural scenery in the middle of the city. Irvine is a really great place to live. read more

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This is a great paved walking trail for those who have knee or ankle issues. The short loop around the lake is 1 mile so it's easy to keep track of the number of miles you are walking. The neighborhood is lovely to look at and everyone walking on the trail is super friendly. There are several ducks and geese around so make sure to avoid their poop and don't feed them either! Parking is very convenient. There is a large shopping plaza that connects to the lake via a bridge so you don't even need to cross the street to get on the trail. I have seen people fishing on the lake if that is your thing. There is also a small playground for the kiddos. One of my favorite walking trails in Irvine! read more

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Clean, well maintained park with lots of seating around the lake. Love coming here to read on a bench and enjoy the view. Pickleball courts, tennis courts, & beach volleyball. read more

North Lake Park - Lots of benches to sit on and enjoy the lake - Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

Mama goose will let you know if you're getting too close to her babies! There are lots of baby geese around the lake right now. (They look so fuzzy and cute.. but be sure to keep your distance.) Everyone out and about enjoying the lake is so friendly. Lots of "hellos" and "good mornings" along the route. I love grabbing a cup of tea from The Lost Bean and then doing a sunrise/early morning walk around here. 2022: 35/100 read more

Beautiful location located in the Woodbridge neighborhood in Irvine. Great for a short walk, though there's no looping trail around the lake and no convenient way for the public to walk around some of the houses. There are also some recreational facilities like tennis courts and a kids playground. My main concern is that you need to be careful when walking, or else you may step in bird poop. Other than that, it was a great peaceful location for a short walk. read more

North Lake Park - They just peck at the grass all day. Fun to watch. - Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

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This lake is so beautiful! I came here around sunset yesterday and the colors were just beautiful with a crescent moon making an appearance as well. There are lights so it's good to walk through until it gets too dark. There's about a one mile walking loop in addition to tennis courts and small playground. This place is truly a hidden gem. It's not super straightforward to find out about through googling. There's a little sand area and little piers and a gazebo as well. The lake has different birds and little turtles, so creatures to look at if that's fun for you. I highly recommend! read more

The park is so beautiful, contrary to popular belief, it's accessible to the public.. The FISH here are huge and they are little fatties they are so easy to catch, throw bread in and once the ducks come they come too since they eat bread. The type of fish here are large mouth bass, look at the picture of my hit husband that caught one. He's caught a lot actually and he releases them after. read more

North Lake Park - Look at that 6 pound large mouth bass.. caught in 20 minutes (and released) - Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

Have been coming up this lake for years! I've always loved walking around it. Very peaceful. It seems like it has gotten way more popular lately. It may be that the establishment across the street is more developed now. They have way more shops and outdoor seating facing the lake and even a children's playground. The geese are a bit aggressive and hiss at every passerby when they have babies around (even if the babies are so big you can't tell they're babies) so be aware of where your kid or dog is going. For anyone needing to use a bathroom it seems there is none available to public (the clubhouse is private) so you may have to make the trek across the street to that shopping center.. And even then there are no maps of the stores available. May have to pop into one of the stores. read more

North Lake Park - Sunset - Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a private park for residents and guests of Woodbridge. Lucky enough to check out this park while visiting friends. The playground is on the lake and is stunning! There is 1 gym feature that doubles for little ones and older kids. There are lots of ducks in the lake and they're not afraid of humans so they come right up to the steps. There's no barricades or fence by the water which to me seemed strange especially if it's right by the playground. That said, the view was amazing. No restrooms. read more

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Beautiful and peaceful, the ducks are nice and never bother us. We had a great walk around half of the lake, and enjoyed a picnic near the kids' playground. It has "coyote appears here" sign I think we should be careful at night. Parking lot is for residents and club members so it's good if you can park on street. read more

Great place to come for a stroll morning, afternoon or evening. With stunning views of the mountains and a beautiful array of wildlife to admire. As you walk along to path with magnificent homes on one side and the tranquil lake to the other you are left in a moment of awakening as nature reminds you that inner peace is just across the bridge. read more

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I love it. It's like recreation point with amazing views where you can walk and rekax

Great beautiful place must watch lovely views and lake. It was hot though. All the best

This is a great place to walk around and play with your kids, there's great views on the bridge as well!