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THINGS
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Irvine
Regional Park Orange County
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Irvine
Regional Park has a rich history, and contains some of
the oldest Coast Live Oaks in Orange County. In 1876,
the land that is now Irvine Park became the sole property
of James Irvine who had bought out his partners. Seven
years after his father's death, James, Irvine Jr. donated
the land and it became the first park in Orange County.
Today the park is a favorite destination for families
from all over Southern California. Picnic areas are located
throughout the 477 acre park with parking and restroom
facilities steps away. A paved trail meanders through
the central park providing easy access to playgrounds,
softball fields, horse shoe pits, volleyball courts and
two lakes.
Irvine Pak is also home to the Orange
County Zoo with a collection of animals and plants
native to the southwestern United States. Things to do
at irvine Regional Park include the Irvine Park Railroad,
children's pony rides, paddleboat rentals, hiking and
bike rentals.
Bring along a picnic lunch and find a shady spot under
one of the oak trees for a relaxing day at the park. Irvine
Regional Park is very family oriented and kids will have
a blast exploring all the park has to offer.
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Irvine Regional Park |
One of the
most fun things to do at irvine park is take a ride the
Irvine Park
Railroad. This fun miniature railroad take you on a
journey through Irvine Park. The train travels past two
lakes and under some of the oldest Oak trees in the park
before returning to the train station through a small tunnel.
Visitors can rent a paddle boat and ride around the lake
or rent a bike or 4-wheel surrey and follow the numerious
trails that run through the park., Another popular activity
is having a family picnic under one of the huge oak trees.
Kids can take ride pony rides or guided horseback tours
are available by appointment only.
Orange County Zoo
features Southern California animals the OC Zoo
is an inexpensive activity while visiting Irvine Park. The
main attraction here is the black bear exhibit and the children's
petting zoo.
Irvine Regional Park is a great place for a family reunion,
a picnic, or just a day at the park.
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Paddle boats Irvine Park |
Picnic area Irvine Park |
Irvine
Regional Park is is located at 1 Irvine Park Rd Orange,
CA 92862 USA From south Orange County:
Take Interstate 5 north to the Jamboree exit. Turn right
(east) onto Jamboree and proceed straight until Jamboree
dead-ends into Irvine Regional Park (about 5-6 miles).
From south Orange County: Take Interstate
5 north to the Jamboree exit. Turn right (east) onto Jamboree
and proceed straight until Jamboree dead-ends into Irvine
Regional Park (about 5-6 miles).
Irvine
Regional Park entrance fee is very
reasonable and so are the train and paddle boat rentals.
You can have a fun day and spend only a few dollars at Irvine
Regional Park.
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Mile
Square Park perfect for a family bike
ride or morning workout. Three golf courses. |
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Newport
Back Bay hike,
cycle, canoe, kayak, fish or simply enjoy nature.
Family hiking. |
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