We love Bill Barber Park in Irvine! The park has a huge tot lot with equipment for all ages. There are bridges so kids can get onto the equipment from the upper level and vice versa. It also has a great climbing area, and distinct separate play equipment for toddlers and big kids. My daughter also loves the… Continue reading Bill Barber Park in Irvine
Category: Outing Ideas
Centennial Farm
I love free outing ideas when you are looking to get out, but don’t want to spend money. Upon a recent (and miserably hot) trip to the OC Swap meet, we ventured into the Centennial Farm to look at the animals adjacent to the entrance. For some reason, I thought the animals were only on display… Continue reading Centennial Farm
Back Bay Muth Interpretive Center
The Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center in Newport Beach is a GEM of a find; best part is admission is FREE (but of course a small donation is always appreciated!) My girlfriends and I take our joggers and walk the trail around the Back Bay and stop into the center for some exploration. There… Continue reading Back Bay Muth Interpretive Center
Castle Park Irvine
Castle Park in Irvine is # 2 on the list of the 10 best playgrounds in OC. Very cute park! Plenty of parking, clean restroom, and lots of different play equipment for all ages. The main feature is a large “castle” – thus the name Castle Park – which is a fun structure for running and climbing. Surrounding the… Continue reading Castle Park Irvine
Bluebird Park Laguna Beach
To describe this park in one word would be LOVELY. It is just lovely. In a peaceful, gated area off Cress Street in Laguna Beach, this is truly a park that has it all. Toddler play areas, older kid areas, tricycle/bicycle trails, a little bridge, trees for shade, gorgeous green grass, picnic tables, and my… Continue reading Bluebird Park Laguna Beach