Fun Stuff to Do
Independent staff
Looking for a place to take the family? Try visiting some of these
local venues.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUSEUMS
International Surfing Museum of Huntington Beach, 411 Olive Ave., between
5th and Main streets. (714) 960-3483. Exhibits include artwork and a
collection of antique surfboards. Open noon to 5 p.m. daily, June to
September. The museum is closed Monday and Tuesday during the rest of the
year.
Newland House Museum, 19820 Beach Blvd. near Adams Avenue. (714)
962-5777. Stop to tour this Victorian home built in 1898. Early
Huntington Beach residents William and Mary Newland lived in the house
for 50 years. Open 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 4 p.m.
weekends.
PARKS
Edison Community Center Park, Magnolia Street and Hamilton Avenue. (714)
960-8870. Includes two lighted baseball fields, four lighted basketball
courts, a community building, six handball courts, a picnic area
including barbecue facilities, playground, restroom facilities, four
lighted tennis courts and one volleyball court.
Greer Park, McFadden Avenue near Goldenwest Street. (714) 536-5486.
Includes one lighted baseball field, one basketball court, playground and
lake.
Huntington Central Park, with entrances on Edwards, Goldenwest and
Gothard streets and Slater Avenue. (714) 960-8847. This 300-acre park
includes a fishing lake, paved paths, equestrian trail, fitness course,
horseshoe pits, disc golf course, picnic areas and two cafes. Local
plants and live reptiles are displayed at the nature center. The park
also includes the Adventure Playground for kids.
Murdy Community Park, Norma Drive and Goldenwest Street. (714) 960-8895.
Includes two lighted baseball fields, four lighted basketball courts, a
community building, a soccer and football field, a picnic area including
barbecue facilities, a playground, restroom facilities, four lighted
tennis courts, game room, horseshoe pits and meeting rooms.
Oak View Center Park, Oak Lane south of Warner Avenue. (714) 960-8858.
Includes two basketball courts, a community building, picnic area,
playground, restroom facilities, a gymnasium and a game room.
Worthy Community Park, 17th and Main streets. (714) 536-5486. Includes
two lighted baseball fields, two lighted basketball courts, lighted
handball and racquetball court, picnic area, playground and restroom
facilities.
Adventure Playground, in Huntington Central Park at Goldenwest Street and
Talbert Avenue. (714) 842-7442. Children ages 7 to 12 can use hammers,
nails and saws to help build treehouses with donated wood. There’s also a
rafting pond, a rope bridge, tire swings and a mud slide. For safety
reasons, children younger than 8 must be supervised by an adult, and
everyone must wear shoes. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday,
June through late August.
OTHER INTERESTING PLACES
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., near the San Diego Freeway between
Gothard Street and Beach Boulevard. (714) 895-8020. Includes replicated
buildings in the Bavarian style, cobblestone streets, several German
restaurants, murals and shops that sell imported items. German festivals
are held at various times during the year. Guided tours can be arranged
by reservation, and brochures are available at information kiosks in the
village. Call for hours.
GOLF COURSES
Meadowlark Golf Course, 16782 Graham St., (714) 846-1364. Includes pro
shop, club rentals, tournaments, PGA instruction, practice facilities and
banquets. Open dawn to dusk year-round.
LIBRARIES
City of Huntington Beach Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., between Gothard and
Goldenwest streets. (714) 842-4481. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m.
Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday and Saturday.
Banning Avenue Branch Library, 9281 Banning Ave., (714) 375-5005. Open
noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Helen Murphy Branch Library, 15882 Graham St., at the corner of Edinger
Avenue. (714) 375-5006. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday,
and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Main Street Branch Library, 525 Main St., five blocks north of Pacific
Coast Highway. (714) 375-5071. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Oak View Branch Library, 17251 Oak Lane, between Beach Boulevard and
Gothard Street near Oak View Elementary. Open 1 to 7 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, and 2 to 6 p.m. Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
PARKS
Ellis Park, at Ellis Avenue between Canarios and Ward streets. 839-8611.
Includes basketball court, picnic area, playground and two tennis courts.
Fountain Valley Recreation Center, at Brookhurst Street and Heil Avenue.
(714) 839-8611. Includes 11 lighted baseball fields, six lighted
basketball courts, a community building, five lighted handball and
racquetball courts, two soccer and football fields, a playground,
restroom facilities, 12 lighted tennis courts, two lighted volleyball
courts, horseshoe pits and concession stands.
Los Alamos Park, at Los Alamos and Pipestone streets south of Slater
Avenue. (714) 839-8611. Includes one basketball court, a community
building, one soccer and football field, picnic area, playground and
restroom facilities.
Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley, with entrances on Euclid
Street between Edinger and Warner avenues. (714) 962-5549. This 640-acre
park includes two fishing lakes, bicycle and hiking trails, rentals for
tandem bikes and paddle boats, three playgrounds and 200 acres of picnic
areas including barbecues.
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
Mile Square Golf Course, 10401 Warner Ave. (714) 968-4556. Includes 18
holes, lighted driving range, lessons from PGA instructors and a golf
shop. Next to Mile Square Park. Open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
David L. Baker Memorial Golf Center, 10410 Edinger Ave., next to Mile
Square Regional Park. (714) 418-2152. Open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
LIBRARIES
Fountain Valley Branch of the Orange County Public Libraries, 1736 Los
Alamos St., at the corner of Slater Avenue and Los Alamos Street north of
the San Diego Freeway. (714) 962-1324. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday and Saturday.
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