About the City of Irvine
Located in the heart of Orange County, Irvine is one of Southern California’s premier cities, recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned communities. Top-rated educational institutions, a thriving business community, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s exceptional quality of life.
Just minutes from the coast, Irvine is a destination where natural beauty, innovation, culture, and community come together with ease.
With more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields, trails, and dedicated open space, Irvine makes room for every kind of experience, from morning hikes and youth sports to major festivals, concerts, and community celebrations. The City is also home to the Great Park, one of the largest public park projects in the country and a growing destination for arts, culture, recreation, and live entertainment.
Irvine is a place where people come to live, work, play, and explore. Whether you are here for a weekend, a concert, a tournament, or a business trip, Irvine offers a welcoming Southern California experience in a community built for connection.
About the Great Park
Located in the heart of Irvine, the Great Park is one of Southern California’s most significant public spaces and a signature destination within the City of Irvine. Owned and operated by the City, the Great Park is built on the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, honoring the history of the land while transforming it into a premier setting for recreation, culture, sports, entertainment, and community life.
Spanning more than 1,300 acres, the Great Park brings together wide-open park space, championship sports facilities, walking and biking trails, playgrounds, public art, cultural amenities, and signature attractions, including the Great Park Balloon and Carousel. With millions of visits each year, it has become a place where residents, athletes, artists, families, and visitors from across the region come together.
The Great Park is also home to Great Park Live, the City-owned outdoor concert and event venue, operated by PSQ Productions. Built to continue Irvine’s longstanding tradition of live music, Great Park Live brings major performances, festivals, cultural celebrations, and community events to the heart of Orange County. With the ability to host up to 10,000 guests, the venue is designed for large-scale entertainment while staying connected to the accessibility, energy, and community spirit of the Great Park.
More than a park, the Great Park is a gathering place for Irvine and Southern California, shaped by history, designed for connection, and built for experiences still to come.