This was a cute little community park in the Great park neighborhood. It's not very large but the perfect size for the families that live in that subdivision. It has a playground, basketball court that doubles as a volleyball court, and a community garden. No reservations are needed so it's a first come, first served kind of place. The neighborhood is very safe for the kiddos and they can spend hours playing. I was most impressed with the community garden as there were several boxes with a wide variety of vegetables. Parking is readily available on the side streets and there is a community room. I am unsure of the bathroom situation but am assuming with a community room that there would be a bathroom on site as well. read more

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Parasol Park is one of the eight parks in the Great Park Neighborhood (GPN). It's a small park, but ideal for a quick outing or casual play. Amenities include a small volleyball court, a basketball court, and a playground best suited for younger kids. One thing to note: the restrooms require a key fob for access. If you're not a resident, the nearby Bosque Trail offers public restrooms that are easier to use. read more

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Excellent park with a great location. It's always clean. My family and I love walking in this park

A private neighborhood mini park within a housing development but has all the necessary elements. There is a volley ball court that doubles as a basketball ball hoop area. The playground has plenty of sandy areas and riding equipment plus the usual playground sets. They even have a zip line which is a bit unusual for a small park. There are grills on site and a separate picnic pavilion with tables and chairs. Notably there is a mini veggie garden with raised soil beds for common veggies like carrot, kale, cauliflower, cabbage etc. There are various herbs and fruit trees including persimmon, figs and guava surrounding the garden plot. What is interesting is that you can harvest the veggies when they are ready and with permission. We visited there on a Saturday near noon. The sky was gloomy till the sun showed up and everything was nice. The place only had several families with kids there but didn't really feel crowded in spite of the park's small size. Highly recommended for family in the neighborhood with young kids. read more

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Love this park. There's a lot of things to do. There plenty of seating everywhere to just relax and watch your kids play. I love sitting under the tree. There's owls that always hang out there. Just don't sit under them or you might get splattered read more

What a beautiful park for kids to play!! Very peaceful, very clean!!

Went to this park today and kid spent 3 hours easily with her friend. Nice park with plenty of shade and tables to sit. Even has running water at sink outside. There's zip line, ping pong table, volley ball court and a toddler play area too. The Clubhouse for the community is located here too; with clean restrooms. What a nice place to have to use for the Great Park residents! read more

This is a unique park that is a breath of fresh air compared to the regular generic parks around town! For starters the playground is made entirely of wood and the shades of brown make you feel like you're playing in the forest or in a tree house. There's a large play structure meant for over 5yo along with a sand box, a climbing structure and a very popular zip line. Also available is table tennis, chess table and a volleyball court with a cart of balls which my toddler had a lot of fun with! The flooring is clean and safe- either sand, grass, rubber or woodchips. There's plenty of nooks with cool lounge chairs for you to relax. How can I not give this park anything less than a 5 star rating? read more

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Initially, I had a preconceived notion that this park would be comparable to the other 5 Points parks(Beacon & Pavillion). Driving up to this park i didn't see a vast grass field, instead I was greeted with large mature oak trees and an outdoor volleyball court. The park is much smaller than Beacon and Pavillion Park, yet the park does not disappoint. Upon parking, it was easy to see that this park is not about quantity; rather, quality! Over all the theme of the park has gone away from the industrial modern look of current parks. With the playground built with log structures, unfinished wood, and with minimal metal; there's a strong theme of interconnection with nature. There's also elements of mid century modernism. Things that stand out from other parks: - There's a Zipline that can zip kids for about 100 feet! - the BBQ grills are either the Green Big Egg's or Weber's wood and charcoal respectively and propane grill/griddle - there's a variety of unique seats and tables to lounge in - an adjustable volleyball/badminton court - a propane fire pit that look very Scandinavian - white metal ping pong tables that look like tiny ships Aside from the park, there's the community rec center. Have you ever watched the show Lost? Think Dharma Initiative! When I first walked in it was as if I walked into a bomb shelter from the 60's or 70's. It's furnished with Mid century modern furniture throughout. There are vintage records of Elvis, Beatles, the doors etc. to top it all of there's a functioning record player that connects to the speakers. So basically, it feels as if Ikea, REI, and Bobby Flay hooked up to create this retro-outdoorsy-grilltastic park. read more

Parasol Park - Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

There is a zip line for kids 5-12 & a lot of other cool stuff to climb on etc The kids had a blast trying everything out!

Beautiful park. Ample of room and great facilities. Reserve the park or share Table tennis, basket ball, zip line, play area, volleyball, so many options to play. Cooking area with oven, grill and stove Heater and audio system available to use. Nicr seating areas and tots section too read more

This park is rad! Blends retro style wooden play structures with modern architecture. It's a large flat, clean space with plenty of parking and covered places to sit. My kids loved the zip line. That's definitely the most popular attraction. I loved the garden and the old school BBQ's. There are ping pong tables, a green house with gardening workshops on the weekend, cumquat trees, lounge chairs, a wooden bridge, and pathways for riding bikes or scooters. Bring your camera and take lots of pics! read more

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I came here for a quick walk on Mother's day with my mom and her friends. The park is in very good condition in terms of cleanliness and overall upkeep and there are a lot of amenities available. There is a greenhouse, a planting area, barbecue pit, guesthouse, playground, multiple ping pong tables, and even a zip-line! Also, there is a huge tree that's absolutely beautiful. I have no idea how old it is, but it looks older than my grandma. On the trail, I saw only families, and young couples and also met Benny the poodle (I attached some photos). read more

Parasol Park - Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

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Certainly it is a more unique park in Irvine but it's not every little kid's dream. The wooden play structures don't have any slides and the ladders into them maybe challenging for littles to climb. Zipline too scary for some littles. I don't recall any swings. There's resident amenities like community garden and ping pong tables and pool. Not much shade either. Street parking. Just across the street is Bosque Trail, another option that has play equipment and bathrooms. read more

This is a beautiful park and playground. It is open to the public but some of the amenities are for the HOA members only. I would recommend checking it out, especially if you have kids. read more

This neighborhood is clean, safe and plenty things to do here. I walk my dogs around this area on the weekends and I love taking photos here. It's not your typical park/playground, it's aesthetically unique, colorful. Love this place! There is a security guard that patrols the area, but haven't had any issues with them as long as you don't look suspicious or doing anything wrong. I'll update with photos the next time I go! read more

Inviting, modern & clean. The zipline, gardening center & pockets of play areas are so fun! Also cozy rocking chairs throughout the park. There is also a security guard, great to keep it in line & I think the park is meant for residents although it looks public. read more

Parasol Park - Nice day! - Parks Near Me - Irvine, California

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A m a z i n g contemporary park. Greenhouse, little local garden, playground and grilling area. All for family weekend. Bring a book to leave at the "Take a book leave a book" free stand read more

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Nice park! This park is for residents and their guests only. They pay $500 a month to use their parks. The great park neighborhood is awesome, but crazy expensive due to the Mello-Roos and crazy HOA fees, but if you can afford it, you should totally live here. it's very nice! read more

Pretty cool! The zip line is fun for kids and my son and friends had a blast. It's clean and well shaded too so you aren't super duper hot.