COSTA MESA Trains on the tracks...

COSTA MESA

Trains on

the tracks

On the third weekend of each month, engineers climb aboard their

trains and travel on three miles of track at Fairview Park to display

their steam and diesel engines. The public is welcome to join them at

the park at Placentia Avenue and Estancia North. The Orange County

Model Engineer program started in 1989, when engineers wanted to

display their engines, while educating and entertaining the community

about the past. (949) 548-7246.

Mobile Skate Park

The Recreation Division’s Mobile Skate Park travels to various

park locations throughout the city three days a week to provide

skateboarders and in-line skaters a state-of-the-art skate park. The

mobile park consists of two quarter-pipes, three wedges, two spines,

a fun box and rail. Participants are required to have a signed Waiver

and Release Form to use the park. Appropriate safety equipment,

including a helmet, elbow and kneepads, are required at all times.

Access the city’s Web site at www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us to get a form.

Call (714) 327-7560 for schedule of days, times and locations of the

skate park.

NEWPORT BEACH

Balboa Fun Zone

Children can ride the Ferris wheel, the merry-go-round and the

bumper cars, as well as play video games, pose for a portrait or

browse through souvenir shops along the boardwalk, at the Balboa Fun

Zone, which has been attracting businesses since 1936. The fun zone

offers many eating choices, including Balboa Bars, which are

chocolate-covered ice cream bars sprinkled with toppings. Open daily

from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 400 E. Bay St., Balboa Peninsula. (949)

673-0408. www.BalboaNewportBeach.com.