Parks and Nature Trails

Irvine's outdoor programs, such as camp-outs and wilderness access hikes, take place in Bommer Canyon, which was the center of the Irvine Company's cattle operation.

2.8 acres of off-leash joy for pets of all ages and sizes. Open between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.

A beautiful 10-acre park featuring volleyball, tennis and racquetball courts, disc or Frisbee golf, bike trails and play areas.

Visit this 10,000 square-foot concrete skateboard park with bowl, rails, fun box and street obstacles.

A 1/3 scale train ride through scenic, historic Irvine Regional Park. Enjoy the park's many other activities including the Zoo, Wheel Fun Rentals® bike and paddle boat rentals, pony rides, hiking More >>

The Irvine Ranch Historic Park is the site of the original Irvine Ranch headquarters. Several original buildings still stand, including the home of James Irvine II.

The rolling foothills surrounding the park are filled with a variety of wildlife. Trees and shaded turf areas provide a serene setting.

The 2.8-acre Quail Hill Trailhead provides a great location to connect to souther Irvine's extensive trail network. Dogs on leashes allowed.

The Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses 300-plus acres of coastal freshwater wetlands. Visitors can walk along 12 miles of trails.

Tanaka Farms is a living reminder of Irvine's agricultural past. An organic, family-run operation that, offers year-round, hands-on tours of its gardens and U-Pick Pumpkin Patch in the fall.

This five-acre nature preserve is both a home for wildlife and an outdoor classroom.

Splash in three swimming pools, including one in Heritage Park equipped for use by swimmers with special needs.