Adventure Playground

What exactly did they renovate? They had closed for like a month, but there are no changes except that The water at the kids fountain does not work, sothere is no longer any mud for kids to play with. I asked and appears there is no urgency to fix it. The positive is that it is enclosed and spacious, kids still had fun.

Fun, safe, ENCLOSED park. You sign in when you get here. Two people are always at the front entrance keeping an eye on who comes in and out. The park is single point of entrance. Many parents sit down and let their kids run free and play- it’s safe enough to do so! There is a small water area for kids to play in, but nothing like a splash pad, just a little stream. Very Montessori. Bathrooms within. There are shaded spots to sit.

Great little playground. Come bring the family. Kids can play with the giant Lego blocks. There’s nice pathways to walk around , nice big playground with slides and obstacle course style stuff. Some shaded areas. There’s bathrooms, water fountains, a foosball table and even a ping pong table. Just remember to sign in near the front of this free play area. We like this place our friends like this place. We would come back anytime. Highly recommended.

Awesome park! All my kids loved it. Ages 10, 8, 5 & 3. Bathroom had a changing table which is awesome. And there were picnic tables to bring lunch. Be sure to walk all the way around the park. Lots of fun features. Including a mud play area and a mini garden maze.

Amazing playground for all ages! This is the best playground I think I've ever been to. Lots of natural things to play with/on, as well as great play equipment, huge building blocks, slides, sand and water, & ping pong and foos ball tables. There are also shaded picnic tables with bathrooms nearby, drinking fountains, and a hose to wash off.

This is a great, almost secret, playground in Irvine. It's really awesome, for young and old alike - though most of the features are oriented more towards kids above the toddler age. The big selling point is free play and construction, with lots of supplies for both. They have sand and sand toys, a water/sand/mud feature with excavation equipment, and giant Legos suitable for building castles and houses big enough to fit people. Of course they also have a traditional playground as well as some other amenities (fusbal, ping pong, and it looked like some books to read). On the whole awesome. And free. Because of all the supplies it has set hours and is gated. But free. Very well kept secret and I (and my kids) love it. Though cleanup after the mud feature can be rough. My kids beg to go here.

What a cool place for the kids , sign in sheet when you arrive to make sure everyone leaves accounted for. Large mud pit for the kiddos , concrete slides and shaded areas to munch and lounge at . Tonka trucks and large lego building blocks for forts , sandbox and clean restrooms. It's attached to the public library parking lot be sure to visit the library too.

Beautiful playground with unique plays. I really like the large Lego sets that allow kids to be creative to build their own castle and gates. It’s also big enough for at least a dozen kids to play without getting on top of each other. The restroom is definitely a plus. It’s rare for public restroom to stay so clean and even more rare to have changing tables. Highly recommend!

Adventure Playground is one of the easiest places to take kids in Irvine. The whole area is enclosed, so you can actually relax while the kids run around safely. It's especially great for kids between 2 and 7, who are old enough to explore but still young enough to need contained space. There's a small garden area with trumpet flowers, bamboo, pine trees, a pomegranate tree, and different types of foliage. The water table is where the chaos happens. Kids immediately start building rivers, dams, redirecting streams -- basically toddler civil engineering. Someone's always flooding someone else's masterpiece, but that's half the fun. By the way, they have a foot-wash station so you're not dragging sand back into the car. They also have life-size building bricks that kids use to build houses and towers, which turns into an instant physics lesson as they stack them higher and watch how and why the structures tip or fall. Plenty of picnic tables for adults, and the bathrooms are actually clean -- which, if you're a parent, is worth at least half a star on its own. Overall, it's an excellent place for younger kids to burn energy, explore nature, and play safely while parents stay comfortable. One of Irvine's best kid spots.

Adventure park is free. There's a booth before you enter with an attendant to sign in your name and how many entering. It's a big dirt space with several areas of giant Lego blocks and a park playground. Two sizes of cement slides and a small area for water to descent into the ground creating a river path. Plenty of picnic tables in the front and cement benches throughout. Restrooms available and a wash station to wash off the sand. Great place to let the kids run around and burn energy. The park playground area is designed for ages 5-12. Be careful if you have littles ones who are not as strong or tall to get off the netted area or can even fall through.

Beautiful nature based park, perfect for kids. This park is a gem in Irvine. It's nature-focused with plenty of things for kids to do: climbing structures, sand areas with trucks, and space to build and explore. Unfortunately they don't seem to have their water feature any longer. The whole playground is gated and there's a sign-in sheet with contact info in case anyone gets separated. There's also lots of shade, making it comfortable to stay for hours. Honestly, kids could spend the whole day here.

We came here for the first time last weekend with my 3 and 5 year old boys. We met up with some friends of ours. The kids had a blast with the giant blocks and construction trucks. They also really liked the concrete slide - it's fast! We had to sign in on arrival and there were multiple signs against parties and large groups. They have a ping pong table too and bathrooms in good condition. I like how it's enclosed but it's so large that it makes it hard to socialize with adult friends if you need to be with your kid far away. It's a great place to play and I love that it's a unique space!

What a unique park with giant Lego pieces that can be fun for toddlers and even adults. Some of the older kids are pretty intense with grabbing all the Lego pieces possible to expand on their forte! There is also a sandy area with trucks/excavators/other construction vehicles, which are my kiddo's favorite toys right now. The concrete slides are another favorite - but careful that they go very fast and some of the younger toddlers might have a hard time controlling themselves and fall at the bottom.

I came with my toddler right after the renovation, and there wasn't much of a crowd at opening. The entrance is really cool looking, and you must sign in with a staff member before entering, but admission is free. I was quite disappointed that after the renovation, the water feature was not working. Beware of a muddy area as you enter the park, I saw a few kids fall on it. It's cool they have a ton of blocks to play with, and there was about 3 tonka trucks we saw, but they weren't in the best shape. There is also a playground area, but it seemed more suited for older kids. Also some cement slides built into the park. Overall a cool park, but I wouldn't recommend for a toddler under 2. I think they would have just as much fun with more to do at any other basic park with toddler areas.

Great park for an all day outing! Volleyball, basketball, tennis, children's rock climbing and lots of play equipment. The park has a recreation center and museum.

Monday 10:30-2pm When you get here you'll see a little park. That's not it. You need to walk to the end of the parking lot and you'll see the entrance to this park. If you don't see big legos you are not in the right spot. We spent all day at this park. I didn't think it could be possible but it is. Moms had their fold out chairs. Everyone is hanging out while kids are running free playing with other kids. It was really nice older kids were including some of the little kids in building castles and playing tag. Bathrooms are clean for a park. Not a bunch of shade. So wear that if it sunny. Enormous grounds that are unclosed so kids can't get out. Lots of dirt. So have them wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. We brought lunch with us. But if you forgot Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out is probably 6 min away. Definitely mom approved

Parking is easy. You have to sign in before you go in. Restrooms are available. Large area for multiple Lego space building. Nice playground for climbing. Lots of sand and construction trucks and an area for them. There's a water rock that makes a stream. A couple of shaded area for building. Some tables and bench's for sitting. Slides adults can go in too! Ping pong table available.

Came back here after a couple of years and everything was great expect the fact that the creek and the water play area is no longer there, that was one of the main reasons we made the drive out there. Arrived around 10:30 so it wasn't too crowded and there were plenty of blocks and shaded areas available, overall fun experience and can't wait to visit again

Irvine Adventure Playground - The Best Park for Unstructured Play! If you have kids who love to run, climb, build, and explore, Irvine Adventure Playground is a must-visit! I take my three kids (all under 7) here regularly, and they absolutely love it. What Makes This Park Special? * Castle-Themed Play Structure - A large, traditional brown playground shaped like a castle, perfect for climbing and imaginative play. * Sand Play - Two large sand pits: one near the castle structure and another by the concrete slides and mud area. Bring your sand toys! * Concrete Slides - Built into the hillside, there are two small slides and two larger ones for extra fun. * Building Blocks - Scattered throughout the playground, kids can build forts, walls, and more with oversized plastic blocks. * Mud Area (Summer Only) - My kids' favorite! Water, sand, and dirt combine for the ultimate messy fun. The water is turned off in the winter months. * Giant Games & Magnetic Play - Large Connect 4, chess, ping pong, and foosball tables. On Magnet Mondays, kids can play with 200+ magnet tiles and build ball mazes on metal storage containers. * Rotating Activities - They recently started Bracelet-Making Thursdays (March, 2:30-3:30 PM). Amenities & Tips * Bathrooms - The ones inside the playground aren't the cleanest, but the clubhouse just outside has super clean restrooms. * Shoe-Washing Stations - Great for cleaning up after the mud and sand. * Shaded Picnic Tables - Perfect for lunch or snacks, and you'll want to bring food because kids can easily play here for 3+ hours. * Fully Gated - One entrance/exit, usually staffed for safety. * Small Garden Area - A quiet, shaded space to explore in the back corner. When to Visit & Parking Tips * Weekdays (Best Time to Go) - Winter and spring months are ideal; sometimes, it feels like we have the whole place to ourselves. * Weekends (Very Crowded) - The small parking lot fills up fast. I recommend parking at University Park's lot (behind the clubhouse), which has more space and shade. Final Thoughts This is hands down the best park in Orange County--even better than the Adventure Playground in Yorba Linda! I love that it encourages unstructured play, allowing kids to explore freely. That said, you'll want to come prepared: hats, sunscreen, towels, extra clothes, water, and sand toys are a must. If you're looking for a fun, creative, and adventurous playground, this is the place to be!

Hidden Gem Alert! At first, you'll see a small park--keep going! Walk to the end of the parking lot, and you'll find the real entrance. If you don't spot giant LEGOs, you're in the wrong place. Once inside, it's a great spot for kids, picnic tables, and restrooms. Best of all, it's free and easy parking! Just check the hours of operations. Overall, a great find for a fun, easy outing

Great place to entertain kids! This was our second time here and, just like the first time, our 4-year-old loved it! We went at 1:30pm on a sunny summer day, and it was pretty empty, which my kid took advantage of. It's a BIG, open, dirt space for kids to play. Tons of hills to climb , slides, and MANY giant LEGOs. Climbing structures and nets - all well-designed and well-kept. BIG slides. There's also a wet/muddy area, so consider bringing kids in swim clothes, or have a change of clothes at hand. And some table games (table tennis, foosball, air hockey) available as well. Nice, fairly clean restrooms. And it's free - all you need to do is sign in. Parking on a busier day can be tricky, though.

This is a lovely park with a lot of space to explore and build. The legos and trucks were a lot of fun for our child. Some reviewers mentioned that the water features were turned off but they worked for us--you just have to push the silver button on the structure as you would a water fountain. Our daughter actually enjoyed being able to control the water flow this way.

We came with our two year old around 10am on a Saturday morning. The play yard is gated and there are scattered chairs and benches for caregivers to watch their kiddos run around. I liked that it was a lot of open ended play, with large building blocks, sand and mud, and some scattered toy trucks. The playground had great concrete slides and lots of climbing surfaces. I would say our 2 year old was only entertained for 30ish minutes. I think the playground is geared towards a little older kids who can roam and play on their own. Overall I would definitely come back again and this is a neighborhood gem

Best playground ever if you have kids that like to explore. Took my almost 2 year old and 4 year old here when we were waiting for big brothers night hockey game. They LOVED it.

This spot is awesome. I love that they have you check in at the front and there is someone there to greet you. As a parent with 3 small children, any extra measure of security is appreciated. They request that you put down a phone number, name, and the first name of your children in case one of them gets lost. The playground inside is not huge but definitely sufficient. The best part is of course the giant Lego pieces. My kids LOVED building with them and you can see older kids also having tons of fun. In the back of the playground, there are some Lego structures built that other kids can continue adding onto. On the day we went, it had just rained a few days ago so it was a little muddy. There were still tons of people there though so I can only imagine what it would be like on a non-muddy day. There is not a lot of shade so fall and spring are probably the best times to go. The bathrooms are clean for a park and there are stools for young children so they can wash their hands. I'm definitely planning to bring my kids back when it's not rainy season.

This place was awesome! I was in the area with my two kids 2yr old & 8yr old, this was the perfect place for the kids. The entire enclosed park had sand but they had wash off stations by the bathrooms. The playground was big and they also have large legos, so alot of kids were making playhouses. There was also a water heater near a large rock in the middle where if you pushed the button long enough you can make a river with the water. They also had tonka tractors everywhere for kids to play. It also has a life size game of chess along with ping pong. Very cute place for kids especially to picnic. I'll be back

Huge open playground that's great for kids. There's a place to sign in at the entrance - I think it's to keep track of how many people are using the playground? There are so many things to do here. Plenty of playground space, numerous slides, giant Lego-style blocks, a creek that gets water running through after a rain, a ping pong table, sand pits...my 2.5-year-old and 4.5-year-old had a blast. Easy parking and access makes this a great place!

The entrance to this playground is at the end of the parking lot to the right. There is a smaller playground nearby that I've mistaken it for this the first time I drove by. When I walked in, I had to write down my child's name, my name and number and time just in case a child is lost and need to reach his/her parent. This place is massive. The playground was large and long and can accommodate many children. My son was 4 so it was perfect for him. There were lots of large Lego building blocks, dump trucks near the sand play area, multiple slides, and shaded picnic areas. I loved how there were chairs scattered throughout so you can sit and watch your kids with shade here and there. My son had a blast! There were two unisex bathrooms. Bathrooms were decent and had a changing table. I would definitely come back here!

This is the type of playground I dreamt about when I was a kid. With massive Lego blocks everywhere there's plenty for all to build life size structures of their dreams. There was a little stream and plenty of kids building dams and living their best lives using their imaginations.

We signed in before entering. There is a big play structure, and lots of open space. The giant Legos at the center were popular. There is also a ping pong table and cement slides. The playground is mostly sand, so don't expect a clean kid afterwards.

Not sure but it seems like this park randomly closes whenever they want. Today on a Thursday at 2 PM they were closed.

So fun to let the kids really run around. Totally enclosed play area with a staff member at the gate. Dirt, water, sand, playground, and toys like giants legos and little dump trucks to play with. Some chairs around for parents and a little shade, but will be hot and sunny in the summer. The street address will park you to the side of the adventure playground. There's a closer parking lot across from the entrance you can maybe drop a pin to get a little closer if you need to. Bathrooms are there, although a little rough. A few shady picnic tables at the front, although they filled up fast and no one seemed to move away from them the whole time I was there. But there is a huge park outside the adventure playground that is ideal for picnicking and playing.

10 stars in 2000 before someone had a bright idea to make it fancy. Used to be more of a child's dream backyard. Wood forts huge mud slide and a hose to wash up with. There was painting for the kids, the were not given a paintbrush. They had to look around for things to paint with. Place used to be way better for a child's imagination. It's still a fun place, but kinda sad to see that somebody made it more bougie.

Great huge enclosed natural playground for kids to be able to play, climb & run freely in dirt & sand. They have huge Lego blocks which kids can build their own forts & whatever it is they want to their hearts desire. They also have real metal tanka trucks & diggers which kids can sit in & use as well. I wish they would have more of these types of playgrounds for kids to play in. There's also a full regular type of playground next door as well. The only downside here is the limited parking spaces here because it gets pretty crowded here on weekends.

It's such a nice place to hangout with kids. They can play freely. Lots of place to sit down and lots of parking too. There are tables to sit down and have lunch. We came here and can stay for hours, let the kids run around and be kids. The bathroom is pretty clean. Definitely one of the coolest playground in the area.

cannot believe this is a free playground. coming from LA I've never seen a playground like this that's offered for free!!! a lot of Lego-ish blocks to play, pung pong table for a bit older kids to play, sandy and muddy area toddler loves, small slides, big slides, and huge athletic play set too. they even had chairs for adults to sit down.

I have been to this location for over 2 1/2 years and have always had great experiences! We went today and experienced our first Karen. She took over a lot of the big block near the entrance. She brought a whole wagon and chairs to stake her claim. If any kiddo got near the blocks, she reprimanded them or hovered over you like she owned the place. I told staff and they said we were not the first parent to bring it to their attention but she did not get kicked out. I was very disappointed. This is an open space to play for kids..why is a grown adult fighting with children!!!!!

Yes, I drove to Irvine for a playground. My kids and I have been scoping out hidden parks in the area for COVID safe play...but honestly, that's been hit or miss. So, when I heard about Adventure Playground and all their COVID safe precautions, I happily drove to Irvine. The rules are simple- masks on all the time, leave the park when it's time for them to disinfect the play area, and have fun. Easy enough! Most people followed the rules- most. There's no eating in the park. Everyone was following the rules until 3 women set up a 9 course meal at the table right next to me. My kids happily played on the play structure. Climbing, nets, slides...all of it! They weren't interested in the sand area....I think that's geared toward little littles. It's a bit of a drive from North County (60ish minutes with no traffic) but if you can make a day out of it, it's worth it!

This place is a hidden Gem! I have lived in Orange County for over a decade and had no idea this spot existed. There is not a lot of seating in the shade, so parents, I recommend bringing a lawn chair or two if you like to sit while your children play. There is a sign in sheet upon entry, which is great for safety. Your children will love this place AND it's free. Highly recommend.

Such a fun spot for kids to explore and play all kinds of things. Shade can be hard to find so I would recommend bringing a hat and sunscreen.

Adventure Playground is so amazing... this was a rare occasion that I wished to be a kid again so I could play here. Situated next to University Park in Irvine, this playground is free with plenty of free parking available in the area. Daily hours during COVID-19 as of 12/2/20: 10AM-4:45PM A nice employee will announce over the intercom when it's almost closing time. The restrooms are a bit sketchy, but at least they have them. FEATURES + large play fort with so many cool features to climb on + 2 cement slides + maze-like sensory garden + small bridge area When COVID-19 doesn't prevent free play with mud, I have been told there is mud play areas. Toys to play in the sand. A water play area. Large LEGO-like building blocks. Service animals allowed. Pets are not.

Awesome park offering a different kind of atmosphere compared to the traditional playground. Building blocks were a hit and spread out throughout the park. Mud creek was tolerable. Bathrooms appear clean. Completely free and no reservations needed. There was a check-in sheet but nothing was regulated. No one appeared to work there so not sure how they maintain the area. Again, different kind of atmosphere but would bring the kids back.

Been a few years we've been back here @ Adventure Playground. Came on a midweek Wednesday in summer & surprisingly it wasn't packed at all. It was in the mid 80's and got some breezes here & there. The perfect play date weather. My kids love this free park that the beautiful city Irvine has to offer. From the big Lego's the kids can build their own homes or even castle, maze out of it. They use to have huge chest and tic tac toes from what i recall. I guess it got damaged and the park decided not to replace it. Cost a lot to keep replacing them. My kids fav part was the water play area/station. Which currently is under construction. Associate mentioned should be done by month end of July. That's where the water from the station would create creeks and kids enjoy playing in the water. Definitely bring a towel or even pair of clothes for kids to change into. Don't let kids wear their best clothing here. They'll get dirty! I didn't realize they have a water spout for your cleaning area near the 2 restrooms btw which is made from a container. Pretty cool. Ping pong table & Fooseball table for your enjoyment. Outside food is ok to bring in. There's plenty of shades here & there through out this park. Have few picnic tables available under the gazebo shade for parents to mingle. The park only has one entrance and exit! It is a closed off park and must sign in your info when arriving to the park w your kids name & phone # in case the kids get lost. Posted On Tuesday, Kona Ice Truck makes an appearance @ 3 pm through out the summer. Bummer we came on a Wednesday. Park closes at 6 p.m. currently. We got here right b4 3 pm but it was perfect. Because it wasn't too hot and kids were able to enjoy themselves for a good 3 hours when parked close. Lots of parking available and they also have a park outside too.

Such a fun "camp-like" enclosed playground for kids of all ages. The highlight is definitely the huge building blocks for constructing castles/houses. The kids here help each other make different structures and play inside. The playground itself has tons of slides, bridges and other areas to play in and is reminiscent of Tom Sawyer's Island at Disneyland. I've heard parents say they've stayed with their kids there for several hours but even 1 hour will have your child stimulated and exhausted! A must do in Irvine!

This place is so cool if you have an adventures kiddo who likes mud! I highly recommend rainboots and swim wear as it's easy to hose off in the rinse area. They have a water and sand area that runs off to another spot that gets real muddy. No need to bring your own toys as there are plenty of scoops, trucks and large Lego blocks to play with. There is also a nice butterfly garden if your kid is into insects, just make sure they are gentle if their going to touch. There is an area with tables for eating so you can bring food, and bathrooms have changing tables if your little is still in diapers. My only complaint is people claim tables by piling their stuff on top but aren't actively using them - so sometimes there isn't a place to enjoy your snacks if it's busy

Bring a change of clothes, even a towel, and wear clothing that you don't mind being dirty and soaked in. Don't forget to put sunscreen protection.restrooms inside the play area and a faucet with water in front for when you want to wash your feet. Some shade sails to place blocks beneath sand and dirt Fun attractions include excavators, a rock wall, a climbing net, tunnels, toy trucks, and balls. with the exception of Mondays, the water pump runs continuously. By the way Pets not permitted; only service animals.

Such an awesome Park for kids of all ages! There are seating areas so parents can also hang out and it is fully enclosed so you don't have to worry about your little ones running off!

My children love it here. It's so much fun! So many activities! But please! Don't bring your dogs! No dogs allowed!

This is an amazing place to visit! This playground is enclosed so you don't have to worry losing your kiddo! You sign in and the kids run around! Fun big lego blocks to build and use their imaginations! Fun place to play games like chess, connect 4, foosball! Very cute place! Playground is fun, too! Slides are fast!

For those that don't know, an adventure playground is so much more than a playground. In addition to a play structure there are tons of building blocks, a water feature, ping pong, trucks and more. Like most kids, mine loved the blocks and the water stuff. The water feature was a bit messy and the water smelled like sulfur, so it wasn't my favorite (but of course the kids love messy). The water runs down a rock and into the sand and mud. When working properly ( which just means that there isn't a huge puddle around the rock), the water runs down the rock and across a little valley across the playground to make a river. Now let's talk about blocks, if you have little kids you will try to find a pile of blocks, or an abandoned structure to start reassembling. There will be bigger kids trying to accumulate all the blocks in the park to build the biggest/tallest tower known to man. Depending on the manners of those children, you may have to standby to make sure blocks don't get taken from your kids hands. Blocks are a hot commodity.

I second a parent who mentioned selfish behavior at this place. Does it just bring out the worst in kids? The 1000 Lego bricks are more than enough to share. This is a probably mostly a parenting thing as that other user mentioned and it is getting worse as the years go by. Had one kid literally think a Tonka truck pulled from random spot from 100 feet away was "mine MINE". No, no, noono as Rema sings... The kid already was playing with three, last time I checked most of us have 2 hands... The slides are "out of order" getting run down. I guess you just have to deal with it, its free. And it shows.

Amazing & interactive. It's a pretty unique playground where kids never get bored! They have giant blocks that kids can use to built a house that they can actually get in and play a side of the slides & so. It feeds their imagination.

The park is cute and surely the kids will entertain themselves on the play structure, sand, and cement slides. There is a quieter garden like area at the end. 1 ping pong table. 2 Fooseball tables. Large chess. Cornhole. . Some tables for sitting. Saw families bring snacks and picnic. We were here for 2 hrs and the most dramatic is the large Lego area. It's fun but both parents and kids seem to think they own the legos and they don't want to share. There is PLENTY for everyone and most of the kids just build up walls. My daughter picked up ONE Lego from a pile and a parent and her 2 kids asked my daughter not to touch them. ITS A PLAYGROUND!! I told my daughter rude parents make rude children. We walked away. I had to remember we were in Irvine. Do better people. I said what I said.

I absolutely LOVED this playground and so did my 3 littles. There were so many different areas to explore, the playground was incredible, and there were endless activities for the kids. I practically had to tear my 3 children away after 4 hours It's also really well maintained. We'll definitely be back!

Always a great time! Bring a towel and an extra change of closes incase the kids get into the creek play area. Be careful near the giant legos! The big kids like to ruble the tall castles over.

This is one of our favorite playgrounds to visit when we come down for a visit. This place has a nice big playgrounds, plenty of room to run around and explore and they have these big building blocks to make a house, castle, tower, or whatever else your kids imagination is that day. I like that it's enclosed and you have staff watching who comes in and out. We can spend all day here.

Cute but run down. Not as much water/mud as I expected. It kept the kids busy for a while but it is huge and I had a lot of anxiety about the kiddos getting lost since a lot of the park is hidden by trees/bushes and there are tons of people.