Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park — Attraction in Irvine

My daughter loves this park. There are good play structures for multiple age groups that are shaded for the most part and nice clean sand area to dig in. There are usually plenty of friendly kids for her to play with. The big field is excellent for flying kites or just running around. A couple basketball courts round out the area for older kids and adults.

A couple BBQs and picnic tables under a shade structure are available for impromptu gatherings right next to the play structures and there is a decent sized building that can be rented through the city for larger parties. The building also has nice clean bathrooms and drinking fountains,...

Go here frequently. Definitely need to do some upgrades...the matting is worn out in a lot of places...also, it would be great if they added some equipment for kids 6-12. The park is great for kids under 6...but, just needs a bit more variety. Yes, Bill Barber park is close, but it is a drive or a long walk. Would love to see a hanging trolly (zipline) sort of ride that I have seen at several other parks...and, maybe a taller slide (all the slides are for really...

This is one of my favorite park in irvine. The shades are great, so if I want to avoid the crowd and hit the park at noon and post, the shades help my toddler from sunburn. Pretty clean and well maintained. Happened to use the restroom to wash hands, and was impressed by the cleanliness, more than what a public park should offer. I always find a place to park. Has two basketball courts. I wish people don't let their dogs poop on the grass where the kids play and...