I love this park, I try to go when it's less busy, There is…read moreplenty of parking and it has a few soccer fields to practice on as well as baseball and racket/tennis? Not sure The fields are huge and when there aren't any practices happening, I like to run around with my doggy! (On a leash of course blah blah) Overall it's peaceful and has enough!

Great place to play pickleball. Lots of courts and people. It's clean and safe. It can get busy on…read morethe weekends but lots of good players.

I signed up to Montanoso Recreation Center in Mission Viejo because my friend referred me and I am…read morehappy they did! The staff is especially courteous and does a pristine job keeping the facilities clean and in order. My experience at Montanoso was different than at other gyms because the other members were all so friendly. I personally needed to practice at a gym with a pool and enjoyed doing it at Montanoso Recreation Center.

As a trainer and coach (not employed here, for clarity) I've spent a lot of my life in gyms. From…read morebig box chain setups to boutique nooks, they all have their good and bad bits and their place in the picture. Montanoso Rec somehow takes 90% of the best bits and puts them all in one spot. The variety of equipment available is huge. I spend a lot of time in the stretching and movement quality room, which even has a massage table. Their weight and cardio room is stacked with great equipment, including two barbell bench setups and a Smith machine, and they have a separate lifting zone too with an Olympic platform and two squat racks. Outside there are battle ropes and a TRX area, and there's a full group fitness studio to boot. I've seen the negative reviews about the staff, and they couldn't be further from my experience. Everyone has been welcoming and friendly from day one, so if there were any issues then they've been resolved. Similarly the pool, which was completely refurbished a few years ago and is in beautiful shape. Swimming in the late afternoons is my favorite time, as it isn't usually crowded and that's when the sunlight breaks through the trees into the water and everything sparkles. The pool deck is really nice too. The crowd who train here are a good mix of local high school athletes, older folk still putting in work, and a few diehard Ironman competitors. The local fire department drop by to work out sometimes too. It's low on posers, I've never seen anyone videoing themselves or dropping weights. Most people keep themselves to themselves and get their training done. I've heard (not witnessed) a few stories about people being a bit territorial in yoga classes, and occasionally the barbells can get a bit grimy and need a pre-use clean, but I'm nitpicking to find anything bad to say at all. If you want to train properly in MV, this is your spot.

First time here and it was for a baseball scrimmage for my nephew…read more Baseball fields are really nice. Nice seats and there is some cover and shade from the sun. Whole park is really nice, green, and clean. Huge complex with all kinds of fields for different sports and plenty of parking available. The city did a really good job when they built this place.

Came here for the World Village Festival! Such a nice and amazing park…read more Don't know if I recommend this event, it was cool to look around, but not the most exciting. For the park itself, very clean & the balloon is worth it for the view! Super peaceful.

Serrano Park is a greenbelt, hidden between houses. I imagine many people may have driven passed…read moreits entrance for years not noticing where it is. It was really peacefully today when I strode through the park. The grass field is well maintained with some flowers adding color to the scene. I heard quite a few birds chirping, adding the sound effects. There is a small playground and a volleyball court open to the public. The tennis courts and pool/spa are only open to members of the Serrano Park Community Association's members and guests. Beware there is no bench in the park to rest your legs. There is no facility on site either. So plan your outings accordingly.

Great park. I walk my dogs here all the time. We have used the volleyball net to play badminton. We…read moreswim at the pool whenever my cousin's come here from Colorado. It is not a cold pool. The water feels nice in the pool and the jacuzzi. But watch out for the creepy security guard, John. He might hit on you.

I forget about this place! I was having work done in my home and needed to be out of the house this…read moresummer for several days. What a lovely respite. The daily pool fee is reasonable. The pool is well kept; chairs are in good shape; nice restrooms. The people at the front desk are always helpful and friendly. There's always a lifeguard on duty. Nice ambiance and views. Great to swim laps, and read and relax.

This place has so much potential but falls short for me most of the time. I understand it's for…read moreaquatics, mostly lap, swimming or lessons but some people want to just relax from the neighborhood as well. It's a little bit unnerving when you have about 10 people from this business staring at you while you're in the pool every second. When I'm a full grown adult and certified scuba. I understand their rules, but it feels a little bit looming and uncomfortable. They tend to suck the fun out of everything at this pool. No inflatables even if they're small, closing on odd days even if you have a membership. And no nighttime swimming if you want to use the Jacuzzi. Like I said a lot of potential and it seems like a decent place to take kids. But not everybody has kids and would like to enjoy it too, without people yelling about rules every second. I understand that this pool has lifeguards and that's fine, but I think they take their job a little too seriously especially if I'm the only one in the pool. Lol

Very much enjoyable, but this hike does require conditioning in my opinion. I found the first hill…read moreto be steep and tiring. After making it to the top of the turtle rock trail most of the walking past that point was relatively downhill, sometimes steep drops. You definitely need a pair of good hiking shoes for this venture (the Nikes I had didn't grip steep slopes up or down well. Awesome sights once you reach the top.

This is one of my first trails. When I used to be a UCI student during COVID-19, this was a great…read moreplace to escape into nature near campus and overlook the Irvine landscape. However, I don't visit it these days for the following reasons: - It's overall short. - There is no designated parking for the trail. I think you could park in the elementary school during the weekends. There is also some street/residential parking. - It is inaccessible. It starts as a cement paved path and stairs which are all VERY steep. You could stop there, as there is a bench with the same view. However, hill you have to climb up to get to the top is very sharp, jagged, and steep. - I saw some big, black, chunky spiders at the top. - It is very scary and slippery to come down the rocks, and there is no alternate route.

This park is so nice, I'm surprised it is so quiet! It has a nice walking path beside the water and…read moreit's so grassy! Perfect spot for a little picnic or evening stroll.

Sweet, hidden relaxing little park to come and take a stroll. There is a nice meandering walking…read morepath that goes around a one acre pond, which is perfect to bring my Mom for a nice walk since it's a shorter distance around the park vs the 1-mile walk around the Rancho Santa Margarita Lake. I love that there are a few water fowl families that live at this park, although the pathways closer to the water can get a bit dirty with all the poop bombs that the geese leave. It seems like the City and County takes care of the mess every so often because there are times that I have come here and the sidewalks look almost spotless and other times not so much. It is quite peaceful hearing the water from the water features and the quacks of the ducks on your stroll as it is a little off the beaten path with only neighboring locals really coming here. Our dogs enjoy coming here as well as there are always lots of new smells to encounter. We will be back!