Fairview Park (FVP) is the City of Costa Mesa’s largest park, hosting 195 acres of natural open space area and 13 acres of passive parkland for a total of 208 acres. Within the 195 acres of open space, there are two Native American Nationally Registered Historic Sites and five different habitat ecosystems that are home to many rare and endangered plant and animal species. These sensitive habitats require local, state, and federal regulatory compliance for protection and preservation. FVP also offers users multiple passive recreational opportunities such as picnicking, wildlife viewing, and more than seven miles of trails for walking, jogging, and bicycling. The City’s land management plan requires balancing the park's protected habitats and public uses.

The 50 acres of Fairview Park Wetlands and Riparian Habitat area include a pond system, sensitive habitats, and endangered species that the City is contractually committed to maintaining. This site included the restoration of many different habitats, including wetlands, riparian, grassland, oak woodland, and coastal sage scrub communities. This combination of high biodiversity, fervent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain productive and open communication has led to a successful habitat where raptors, southern tarplant, California gnatcatchers, and other noteworthy species have begun to flourish.