Jasmine View Park — Attraction in Newport Beach

This used to be a fantastic little view park. For almost 10 years I would always see many people enjoying our breathtaking sunsets over Newport and out to Catalina. Nice grass slope, folks with picnic blankets, others doing yoga, great vibes here. Unfortunately, this park was destroyed by the City of Newport and the resident below the park in Jasmine Creek (now renamed ironically to "The Views". The City removed 80% of the grass, no more lounging on the slopes. The resident planted hedges that are now over 6ft high. So, today there is no view possible from the park at all. One must walk on the sidewalk above the park to see. No one uses this park any longer, except my dog. Slow clap Newport Beach, you destroyed a neighborhood gem.

Edit 2022, The City or Newport finally helped the resident's association to force the offending residents to trim their hedges and trees to restore the view! Now, many months later, they continue to maintain the view and the park is at least a view park again. It's not as good as it used to be, as there really isn't a place to place a towel and still see the view, so I never see anyone linger in the park any longer. But at least you can walk thru and see the great...

Adjoined to Grant Howard Park and Community Center and the Buck Gully Staging Area lot, this small park is like an afterthought included with the aforementioned places above. Locals tend to pass thru on the small paved service road, visitors may take some jumps with a dirt bike or find the quiet slopes a pleasant place to lounge away from the beaten path! There’s an isolated basketball court that doesn’t ever seem crowded with use. There’s also a playground at the bottom of the hill which is alway open for the...

I'd rate it higher if it had a bathroom. Nice park for taking a stroll or going for a jog. Do you have a bicycle? Ride it through and around the park. It has a large parking lot. There's a great playground for the little ones. If you plan on coming here with your dog, please carry poop bags with you. Every dog owner I saw was very responsible. You should...