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Great Park

At Great Park, you can enjoy a wide range of family-friendly activities, including riding the carousel, ice skating at the park ice facility, and playing sports on well-maintained fields. The park also offers unique experiences like guided tours, art exhibitions, and community events, making it a vibrant destination for relaxation and recreation. With ample parking and scenic trails, it’s perfect for a day of outdoor fun and adventure in the city of Irvine.

What to do at Great Park in Irvine?

Farm + Food Lab

Farm + Food Lab provides a hands-on gardening experience with themed planters featuring fruits, flowers, vegetables, and herbs.

Great Park Balloon

Great Park Balloon is Irvine’s iconic attraction, soaring 400 feet above the surrounding landscape. Admission is free.

Great Park Certified Farmers Market

Great Park Certified Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm, weather permitting. Take home fresh produce grown on the Great Park Farm and other local farms. Explore the Farm + Food Lab and get home gardening tips from master gardeners from the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Great Park Live

From world-class concerts to community events (farmers markets, family-friendly Movies on the Lawn, Irvine Nights night market), Great Park Live is Irvine’s newest destination for entertainment and connection.  It boasts a stunning temporary amphitheater that’s already hosted amazing musicians and promises unforgettable summer nights under the stars (Pacific Symphony and upcoming tribute shows).

Great Park Sports Complex

A 194-acre venue which is now home to a championship soccer stadium, home of Orange County’s only professional soccer team, OC Soccer Club, 12 baseball and softball fields, 13 soccer fields, 5 sand volleyball courts, 25 tennis courts, 8 basketball courts, flexible field space, and a children’s play area.

Hangar 244

A historic World War II hangar, which has been renovated and is now an event venue.

Ice Facility

280,000 square-foot facility features three NHL-sized rinks and an Olympic-sized rink including a 2,500-seat arena.

Kids Rock Playground

Great Park features various themed playgrounds across multiple locations, including newly opened play areas near the Sports Complex, and Kids Rock, which aims to educate young guests about conservation ecology and the water cycle while they have fun.

Marriott Irvine Spectrum

7 event rooms

17,967 sq. ft. total event space

500 capacity largest space

3 breakout rooms

271 rooms

Palm Court Arts Complex

Featuring a shaded outdoor performance plaza enhanced by 54 Canary Islands date palms, a permanent public art installation, and an artist-in-residence program.

Walkable Historical Timeline

A concrete taxiway that was part of the original El Toro Marine Corps Air Station which provides an opportunity to encounter some of the major defining events and people in history.

Wild Rivers Waterpark

Southern California’s favorite waterpark is back and open in a brand-new location, that’s bigger and wilder than ever before. Located in Orange County, within Irvine’s Great Park, Wild Rivers is reestablishing itself as the premier waterpark in the region. Cool off and splash about at Wild Rivers Waterpark with rides for all ages. Hang loose at the Shaka Bay wave pool, drift along the Castaway River, and enjoy tube slides like Fiji Falls, Pelican Plunge, and lots more.

Events at Great Park in Irvine

great park balloon and great park live at sunset

Great Park is a sprawling urban park in Irvine, Orange County that offers a variety of events and activities for visitors of all ages. From outdoor concerts at Great Park Live and festivals to sports tournaments and educational programs, there’s always something happening at the park. From big act performances at Great Park Live, to the city’s signature events such as Irvine Global Village Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, to sports tournaments at the Championship Soccer Stadium, and weekly farmer’s markets, Great Park is alive with entertainment. In addition, visitors can also enjoy leisurely walks or bike rides along the park’s scenic trails, explore the exhibits at the Palm Court Arts Complex or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. In the County of Orange Great Park has become a popular destination for residents and tourists alike.

Frequently Asked Questions About Great Park in Irvine

Family inside Great Park Balloon attraction

How much is the entrance to Great Park?

Great Park is FREE for all. Rides at the Great Park Balloon and Carousel are FREE. Admission to Great Park Gallery at Palm Court Arts Complex is FREE. Majority of events are FREE. Tickets are required to certain tournaments at Championship Soccer Stadium and events at Great Park Live.

How much is parking at Great Park?

Parking is FREE at Great Park. Preferred parking is available for an extra fee for events at Great Park Live.

Where can I stay near Great Park?

There are several hotels near Great Park in Irvine. Some of the closest hotels are La Quinta Inn and Suites, Residence Inn – Irvine Spectrum, Doubletree – Irvine Spectrum, and Sonesta Simply Suites – Irvine Spectrum, all just a few minutes away by car. Each of these hotels offers a variety of amenities, including free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a pool.

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