The Best Parks in Orange County, CA (2024)
One of the best things about living in Orange County is its abundance of parks, from small local parks to regional parks. They’re spacious, well-maintained, and free or low-cost.
We’ve listed our favorite Orange County parks below:
1. Great Park (Irvine, CA)
Great Park is so massive, it feels like its own neighborhood within the city of Irvine. Here, you can ride a giant helium balloon 400 feet up in there for free! There’s also an ice skating facility, a carousel, and numerous sports courts.
2. Tri-City Park (Placentia, CA)
Tri-City Park has a large, man-made lake, a playground, an outdoor fitness area, and ample green space for picnics.
3. Mile Square Regional Park (Fountain Valley, CA)
Mile Square Regional Park is 1 square mile or 640 acres.
4. Carbon Canyon Regional Park (Brea, CA)
Carbon Canyon Regional Park has the only grove of redwoods in Southern California.
Frequently Asked Questions
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