Insider tip 📍 Great Park Live
Hosts official watch parties, but tickets are free and sell out extremely quickly. Check availability early.
“It was free but looks like it filled up quick”
Overheard on r/irvine · 10 upvotes
Great Park
Expansive park featuring a giant tethered helium balloon, sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths.
4.6 (2462 Google reviews)FreeAges 2+Outdoor
- playground
- balloon
- sports
- picnic
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
What's on at Great Park
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Family fun
Festival Shuttle Pass
Aug 29, 2026 · Marriott Irvine Spectrum
$97.88
Sports & recreation
Orange County SC vs. Sacramento Republic FC
Sep 4, 2026 · Championship Stadium at OC Great Park
Sports & recreation
Orange County SC vs. Sacramento Republic FC
Sep 5, 2026 · Championship Soccer Stadium at the Orange County Great Park
Music
Pacific Symphony: Tchaikovsky Spectacular - Concert of Hope
Sep 5, 2026 · Great Park Live
Sports & recreation
Orange County SC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC
Sep 11, 2026 · Championship Stadium at OC Great Park
Sports & recreation
Las Vegas Lights FC at Orange County SC at Championship Stadium at OC Great Park
Sep 12, 2026 · Championship Stadium at OC Great Park
What locals say
Insider tip 📍 Great Park
Check the city calendar for free events like movies on the lawn and summer concerts.
“Great Park has their own free events like movies on the lawn.”
Overheard on r/irvine · 8 upvotes
Insider tip Heads up 📍 Great Park
Avoid the Great Park for July 4th; previous events resulted in multi-hour traffic gridlock and parking lot chaos.
“Last year we went to great park and got stuck in parking lot for over 2 hours, I kid you not.”
Overheard on r/irvine · 8 upvotes
Insider tip Heads up 📍 Great Park
Expect higher temperatures and more noise compared to Woodbridge due to denser housing and lack of mature tree shade. Homes are newer and require fewer repairs.
“Temperatures are higher for sure which is immediately apparent and noisier not just due to the location but because sound carries”
Overheard on r/irvine · 4 upvotes
Insider tip 📍 Great Park
Avoid parking frustration by parking in further lots and walking to fields instead of risking a ticket or waiting for a close spot.
“crazy amounts of people willing to get the parking ticket vs just driving to another lot and walking”
Overheard on r/irvine · 3 upvotes
Insider tip 📍 Great Park
Visit the Sunday farmers market from 10am-2pm for local produce and products not found in standard supermarkets.
“Every Sunday from 10am-2pm there's a farmers market”
Overheard on r/irvine · 3 upvotes
Insider tip 📍 Great Park Ice
Locals refer to Great Park Ice as 'GPI'. It is a popular spot for ice skating lessons and hockey.
“GPI to me stands for Great Park Ice, but that's only cause I play hockey there”
Overheard on r/irvine · 2 upvotes
Insider tip 📍 Farm + Food Lab at Great Park
Peaceful garden area with chickens and butterflies. Check the city website for scheduled classes.
“Little kids love the chickens and pollinator areas. Lots of butterflies at certain times of year.”
Overheard on r/irvine · 2 upvotes
Insider tip 📍 Orange County Great Park
Ride the giant orange hot air balloon ($10/adult, kids free) and enjoy the free carousel. Visit on weekends for concerts and soccer matches.
“Go to the balloon at the Great Park. They charge 10 bucks a person and kids are free.”
Overheard on r/irvine · 2 upvotes
Insider tip Heads up 📍 Great Park
Be aware that e-bike and e-motorcycle traffic is frequently reported as a safety issue in the Portola and Lake Forest areas near the Great Park.
“I see illegal e-motorcycles every single day in Portola, unfortunately.”
Overheard on r/irvine · 1 upvotes
📍 Great Park
Offers a Farm + Food Lab, art gallery, carousel, balloon ride, and weekend food trucks. Great for open lawn activities.
“Farm + Food Lab, Art Gallery, Merry-go-Round, Balloon ride, plenty of open lawn space”
Overheard on r/irvine · 8 upvotes
📍 Great Park
The Great Park offers a water park camp for kids during the summer months.
“Great Park also has a water park camp for kids in the summer.”
Overheard on r/irvine · 3 upvotes
📍 Great Park
Check the Great Park for concerts and community events.
“The Great Park was just starting to get some real concerts and events”
Overheard on r/irvine · 3 upvotes
📍 Great Park
Likely has lighting for evening play, making it a good option after sunset.
“possibly... Great Park. I forgot if they have lights, but my memories thinks they should.”
Overheard on r/irvine · 3 upvotes
all 📍 Great Park Playground
The playground features heavy spinning equipment that provides 'heavy work' sensory input, which is beneficial for gross motor development.
“Google gross motor play and heavy work activities.”
Overheard on r/irvine · 2 upvotes
📍 Adventure Playground / Great Park
Adventure Playground is located near the University library; the Great Park features a large balloon attraction.
“Adventure park next to University library, the great park next to the balloon.”
Overheard on r/irvine · 1 upvotes
📍 Great Park Ice
Take ice skating lessons here; it has a large community and is a great place to watch elite skaters train.
“Take ice skating lessons at Great Park Ice in Irvine.”
Overheard on r/irvine · 1 upvotes
📍 Great Park
The area near Lot 3 is recommended for hanging out with little ones.
Overheard on r/irvine