Great Park

Great Park The Great Park offers plenty of activities including athletic fields, trails, playgrounds, and more! Hours listed on Facebook are for general park hours only.

For details on our amenities and features, including specific hours of operation, please visit yourgreatpark.org/visit.

⚠️Heads up to our weekend train commuters! 🚆 You may see delays between 10-20 minutes for Metrolink and Amtrak services ...
09/04/2026

⚠️Heads up to our weekend train commuters! 🚆

You may see delays between 10-20 minutes for Metrolink and Amtrak services from Friday, September 4, at 10 p.m. through Monday, September 7, at 5 a.m. All trains will be using one track through Irvine and the Irvine Station to accommodate the relocation of a utility gas line to support the Marine Way Undercrossing and Extension Project.

Once the gas line is relocated, it’s time for the big move!

Next week the Borrego Channel box will be moved into place below the railway to reroute the existing storm drain channel. In October, the larger concrete box will be pushed and installed below the railway to form the Marine Way undercrossing. This new undercrossing will provide access for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists and offer a new route and direct connection for commuters between the Great Park and the Spectrum area.

The new route will reduce travel distances, ease congestion, and help save time and fuel for drivers!

Stay tuned for more as we follow this exciting process!

The Great Park Gallery is officially open. And it’s getting loud. “Grrrl Germs: Punk feminism goes viral, 1991–2026,” wh...
09/03/2026

The Great Park Gallery is officially open. And it’s getting loud.

“Grrrl Germs: Punk feminism goes viral, 1991–2026,” which debuted as part of the Daisy Chain Fields festival, traces the Riot Grrrl movement from its early ’90s roots to its global influence today, bringing together music, zines, flyers, activism, and DIY creativity from 35 years of punk feminist culture.

Turn up the listening stations, flip through the zines, explore the map, and see how a movement built on making your own rules continues to inspire.

Now on view at the Great Park Gallery.

Learn more at cityofirvine.gov/arts.

Content advisory: This exhibition includes mature themes and language that may not be suitable for children or all audiences.

The Great Park Gallery reopens September 3 featuring “Grrrl Germs: Punk feminism goes viral, 1991–2026” — the exhibition...
09/02/2026

The Great Park Gallery reopens September 3 featuring “Grrrl Germs: Punk feminism goes viral, 1991–2026” — the exhibition that debuted at the Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival August 29.

Spanning 35 years of Riot Grrrl, this exhibition brings together the music, zines, fliers, art and activism that helped a punk feminist movement spread far beyond its origins in the 1990s. The exhibition traces how Riot Grrrl created space for girls and women to make art, find their voices, and build something of their own.

“Grrrl Germs: Punk feminism goes viral, 1991–2026” will be on view through November 29 and is free and open to the public.

See you September 3!

The Great Park Gallery is open Thursday–Friday, noon–4 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

For more information, please visit artsirvine.org/greatpark.

Mic check, one two... Sound checks are underway for Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival taking place tomorrow, August 29, ...
08/28/2026

Mic check, one two...

Sound checks are underway for Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival taking place tomorrow, August 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Great Park.

We are monitoring sound levels to ensure they remain within the limits established by the City's noise ordinance. Concerns can be submitted via the City's Access Irvine app or at cityofirvine.gov/howcanwehelp.

Temporary closures of the Great Park will be in place Monday, August 24, through Wednesday, September 2, for the Daisy C...
08/21/2026

Temporary closures of the Great Park will be in place Monday, August 24, through Wednesday, September 2, for the Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival, scheduled for Saturday, August 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

➡️ The Carousel, Balloon, and Visitors Center will be closed August 24 to September 2.

➡️ The entire Great Park is closed Saturday, August 29 (open only to guests attending the festival). This includes the closure of Wild Rivers and Great Park Ice.

There will also be several road closures in place.

Friday, August 28, at 8 p.m. to Sunday, August 30, at 8 a.m.
🚧 Marine Way from Ridge Valley to Skyhawk
🚧 Skyhawk from Marine Way to Great Park Boulevard

Saturday, August 29, at 6 a.m. to Sunday, August 30, at 1 a.m.
🚧 Marine Way from Sand Canyon Avenue to Ridge Valley
🚧 Bosque from Great Park Boulevard to Hornet

Additional street closures will be in place in the Great Park Neighborhood throughout the festival. Dash Passes for local access are available for residents who need to navigate the Resident Access Only streets August 29.

Please visit cityofirvine.gov for more information.

8/23 UPDATE: The Great Park Balloon will be flying today, August 23.————————————The Great Park Balloon will not be flyin...
08/21/2026

8/23 UPDATE: The Great Park Balloon will be flying today, August 23.
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The Great Park Balloon will not be flying Friday, August 21, and may remain closed Saturday, August 22. We’ll provide an update when the Balloon is back in the air.

Please note that the Carousel, Balloon, and Visitors Center will be closed August 24 to September 2.

For more information on upcoming park closures, please visit cityofirvine.gov.

Experience the music of ABBA Saturday, August 22, at Great Park Live as Pacific Symphony presents ARRIVAL from Sweden.Si...
08/17/2026

Experience the music of ABBA Saturday, August 22, at Great Park Live as Pacific Symphony presents ARRIVAL from Sweden.

Sing along to favorites including “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” “Money, Money, Money,” and more, performed in dazzling costumes and backed by a full symphony orchestra.

Get tickets at pacificsymphony.org.

Take your Great Park visit to new heights! Soar up to 400 feet aboard the iconic Great Park Balloon and enjoy panoramic ...
08/14/2026

Take your Great Park visit to new heights! Soar up to 400 feet aboard the iconic Great Park Balloon and enjoy panoramic views stretching up to 40 miles on a clear day. Balloon rides are $10 for adults and free for children.

Great Park Balloon hours:

Thursday–Friday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and 7–10 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and 7–10 p.m.

Continue the fun with a free ride on the Great Park Carousel, featuring vintage-inspired artwork and colorful animals.

Great Park Carousel hours:

Thursday–Friday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.

Both attractions are closed Monday–Wednesday. Hours may vary on holidays, and balloon flights are weather permitting. For current flight information, call the Visitors Center at 949-724-6247. Learn more at yourgreatpark.org.

08/13/2026

We danced the night away during our 55th Anniversary Homecoming Dance Party at the Great Park this past weekend!

Thanks to all who joined us as we celebrated this exciting milestone with dance moves, live music, DJ sets, and attire that paired perfectly for every era. We are grateful for you — our exceptional community that makes Irvine so special.

The summer fun continues this weekend with our final movie and concert of the season! Visit cityofirvine.gov/summer for more information.

Let’s dance the night away! 🪩 Join us at the Great Park tomorrow, August 8, at 5:30 p.m. for our 55th Anniversary Homeco...
08/08/2026

Let’s dance the night away! 🪩 Join us at the Great Park tomorrow, August 8, at 5:30 p.m. for our 55th Anniversary Homecoming Dance.

Here's what you can expect throughout the evening:
🕠 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour
🕕 6 p.m. Group Dance Instruction
🕡 6:30 p.m. Welcome Remarks
🕡 6:45 p.m. DJ Dance Party & Silent DJ Zone
🕗 8 p.m. Live Music by Jukebox

Come dressed in homecoming attire inspired by your favorite year or era.

Limited seating will be available at the event; we encourage you to bring lawn chairs.

Free admission and parking. For more information, visit cityofirvine.gov/summer.

We'll see you on the dance floor!

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8000 Great Park Boulevard
Irvine, CA
92618

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Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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