City of Irvine, CA

04/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2025 18:58

The State of the Great Park is May 6 — Celebrate, Discover, and See the Vision!

News Release

City of Irvine
Public Information Office

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029

04/10/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Public Information Office
949-724-6029
pio@cityofirvine.org

The State of the Great Park is May 6 - Celebrate, Discover, and See the Vision!

The State of the Great Park is May 6 - and you're invited!

With a budget of over $1 billion, the Great Park is America's largest under-development municipal park. Join the City of Irvine for a one-of-a-kind, interactive community experience at the State of the Great Park, where residents, neighbors, and visitors can explore the past, celebrate the present, and envision the exciting future of one of the nation's most ambitious public park projects.

"We're not just building a park - we're building a legacy," Great Park Chairman Mike Carroll said. "And with over six million visits per year, we're just getting started. Join us as we bring the future of the Great Park to life through virtual reality and meet with our partners, including Pretend City Children's Museum, the Pacific Symphony, OC Music & Dance, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, the Anaheim Ducks, the Asian American History Museum of Orange County, Orange County Soccer Club, and the championship sports teams that call Great Park their home. The State of the Great Park will be informative and engaging for all ages - and your chance to see and feel what's ahead in Irvine."

Attendees will enjoy interactive exhibits from Great Park partners, a unique virtual reality (VR) experience that immerses guests in the present and future of the Great Park, a look at the updated walkable timeline at the Great Park, live music, refreshments, and more. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the entire community.

When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. PT
Where: Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Park in Parking Lot 2. (See Great Park map)
Who:

  • Mike Carroll, Chairman of the Great Park and Councilmember
  • Larry Agran, Mayor of the City of Irvine
  • William Go, Vice Chairman of the Great Park and Councilmember

What: Since opening its first amenity in 2007, the Great Park has transformed from a vision into a currently thriving hub for sports, culture, entertainment, and natural beauty with over six million visits annually. We're now pulling back the curtain to showcase what we've accomplished and where we're headed.

To learn more about the Great Park Framework Plan, visit our website(link is external).

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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America's safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine's enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.