Definitely an open park for all, yet, might be the only park within a certain radius- clean well…read morebuilt open fields good play grounds- bathrooms are clean water fountains work and b bal courts are padded! And a walk trail near by... good parking, tables, bbq pits and gazebos... literally almost perfect... and I don't offer 5's when out of 5 parks in the area, this is the only one you can visit without being a resident... all others are locked and in private neighborhoods. So, 4. 25, for the exclusion, but still, a model.park for the country...

Although the park seems pretty clean and well maintained. Definitely not suitable for a soccer…read moretournament or any other sports tournament for that matter! However, the soccer field was well-maintained. But again not suitable for games or tournaments in that the parking was terrible and there is no nearby street parking. The parking was very limited and there was a line just to enter the park because people were waiting to see if someone was leaving. I couldn't even find a Handicapped parking because they were all occupied. I believe there were only 3-4 handicapped parking spots. We had to park next door at the local high school. Very difficult to do if you have ADA concerns.

There are 2 play areas, both shaded by canopies and trees…read more The playgrounds are well maintained and have a LOT of sand. There are swings, a sand pit, 2 horseys and a stationery train. The park comes alive in the evenings with kids playing basketball and football.

Maybe the shadiest playground in Irvine with thick trees all over the picnic table area too. Two…read moreplay structures are next to each other, 2-5 and 5+ with partial foam partial sand terrain. Younger lot has stationary train feature but backs to car traffic on Yale. Bathrooms check. Street parking. Basketball court.

Great open park. We were looking for space to play softball and this was perfect for practice…read more Well kept Please come and create your own adventure.

Parking lot. Next to school. Tennis courts. Restrooms. Playground 2-5 and 5+ over foam, no sand…read more Uncommonly has a musical feature and self-powered "zip line". Has a few meandering paved pathways. No shade and inland so it gets hot. Covered and uncovered picnic table BBQ areas.

Gabrielino Park is tucked in a residential neighborhood near the UCI campus. The park rules…read moreactually say that it's only for community residents and guests but I'm not sure how they would verify or enforce that. I think you'll be fine as long as you're not causing any trouble. There's no private parking lot but there is ample street parking surrounding the park. The park has basketball courts, a kids playground and swings, a soccer field, some grills and tables, and even a small gated dog play area. It's a nice park that is secluded and peaceful.

Street parking, closest to playground would be along Twain. Uphill path to swings (2 toddler, 2 big…read morekids) over wood chips with no shade and one seesaw. Further the uphill path is the playground geared older over foam terrain. Unfortunately not an entirely clear line of sight between play equipment and swings. No shade over play equipment except for the two dirt diggers, but there's a unique train car that can seat a bunch of kids. A few picnic tables and trash cans. At top of hill is a dog run. There's an adult basketball court and a half court with lower hoops. A flat grass field with what appears to be movable goals. Restrooms appeared closed.

This park has really gone downhill. Went because it was on a OC list of recommended parks…read more The swing seats were COVERED in mud, mildew and bird poop. It was the first time I really felt like if I put my kid in there, her shorts would be black from the swing afterward. The swings are rusty and uneven, and hearing another kid, are very loud and squeaky and need WD-40. The equipment is COVERED in spiderwebs, dirt, bird poop, sand (like, a LOT even in the higher levels, more than you'd expect), and I even saw a BROWN WIDOW!! Made me so paranoid that my daughter would get stung by one hiding somewhere. The whole park needs a hose and some pest control. In addition, looks like people disrespect the park - tons of litter and trash on the ground. Tons of burst latex balloons everywhere. All in all, we didn't stay long - it was the first time in a long time I've thought "oh this park is really gross, I don't want my kid here." I'm not coming back to this one.

Valley Oak Park is a small park with a playground, basketball court, tennis courts, and a decent…read moreamount of grassy areas. It has a small parking lot and while it's not as big as other parks in Irvine, there are fewer people and it still has the basic amenities. It even has restrooms and some tables in the middle.

Meadowood Park is one of our favorite local parks because there's truly something for everyone. The…read morepark has plenty of picnic tables and benches, clean bathrooms, a water fountain, and even a drink vending machine that accepts Apple Pay (although the drinks aren't always very cold). One of the highlights is the large gazebo, which is often used for birthday parties and community gatherings and can even serve as a stage for events. The playground is fantastic, with slides, monkey bars, swings, a merry-go-round, and a sand play area that keeps kids entertained for hours. There's also a paved path that loops around the park, making it perfect for kids to ride scooters or bikes safely. For older kids and adults, there are volleyball and basketball courts to enjoy. What we love most about Meadowood Park is that it caters to all ages. Whether you're bringing toddlers to the playground, hosting a family picnic, playing sports, or just enjoying a walk, it's a wonderful place to spend time outdoors.

This is a nice, clean park with plenty of greenbelts and areas for sports as well as just relaxing…read more There are baseball fields, areas to picnic and a lot of other things to enjoy. It's in one of the safest areas in Irvine as well. It's surrounded by Northwood and you can feel secure here with little chance of there being any creeps or people that make for an uncomfortable situation.

My GrandDaughter loves our neighborhood Plaza Park, it is always clean and a positive outing for…read moreher. She really enjoys the Big truck exhibit and the Farmers Market is fun as well, she has a blast learning her fruit & vegetables along with customer service lol. The Park patrons are always friendly and I enjoy the experience with her.

I went to school at UC Irvine. My first professional job was in Irvine. When I thought about…read moregetting married and having kids I hoped very much to move to Irvine. I did get married and did have a kid and did move to Irvine and this park made me realize that my college days and single days were bubbled in. I never really got to meet the heart and soul of Irvine - her families. It was at this park that I had first contact with them - and you know what I learned? There are alot of effing a--holes in Irvine. A--hole brats who would threaten somebody a quarter of their age and size with sticks or rocks or acorns, or who would grab at a little girl's toys while keeping theirs far from her, or who would not let a little girl walk across a bridge or go down a slide. Yeah, kids can be cruel and mean and they should learn to fend for themselves, but an 18 month vs. 5 and 6 year olds? Jesus! Responsible parents don't let their kids grow up to be a--holes. I was at a park in Diamond Bar just yesterday. One little boy refused to let an even smaller little girl go down a slide. His mother was on him in an instant - her hand pinching his ear and her face right up in his. She made sure he knew that some behavior was unacceptable. He cried for the next 15 minutes. She also apologized to the little girl's dad. *That* was parenting. Irvine parenting - especially at Plaza Park - is shit. Parents hardly looked up at their kids and if they did, they didn't do a damn thing. Irvine households make 50% more than Diamond Bar ones. You'd think they could afford to be better parents. But no - A--hole-ism runs down the family like diarrhea. Of all the parents I had the displeasure of running across, the worst were the minorities - especially the Korean and Middle Eastern mothers. Their cultures venerate their boys so much, they don't lift a finger to discipline them. Since I'm a minority, it wasn't just annoying, it was effing embarrassing. Santa Ynez Park is not too far away. It was just outside of my apartment community. It's smaller, but almost everyone I ran into was so friendly. I met many very cool moms and dads - most of them new immigrants. When I moved my family away, some of them were genuinely sad to see us leave. They gave us gifts. I really loved that park and the people who went there. The worst I could say about it is that there were some older kids who simply didn't play with my daughter. But they were five times her age. I can't blame them for being uninterested. There really was only one difference between the people who went to these parks: land ownership. The a--holes were landowners, the nice ones were renters. What is it about Irvine landownership that makes people such douches? Whatever it is, I want no part of it. I'm not sorry to have moved away.

such a tuff park the grass field is so gooood and massive and perfect for outdoor activities…read more basketball courts are often taken tho so my friends and i gotta wait like 30 mins but overall very tuff and shoutout my friends!!!

Ron Foell Park is tucked in a residential neighborhood surrounded by houses. There is no private…read moreparking lot but there is ample street parking and you'll have no problems finding a spot. The park has a huge grassy area in the middle surrounded by a basketball court, bocce court, and a kids playground structure. There are no tennis courts and restrooms and I'm surprised they don't have pickleball courts. There is also a private pool area and clubhouse building seemingly only for the residents. Overall it's a quiet and well-maintained park that can (mostly) be enjoyed by the public and not just those who live around there.