GREAT PARK • NOVEMBER 2023

Be Part of the
Great Park's Future

The planning for a central City library at the Great Park has officially begun. You can be part of the conversation at a Community Town Hall Thursday, November 16.

Community Townhall Meeting: Discussion of Design Options

Thursday, November 16, 6 p.m.
Lakeview Senior Center

The City of Irvine is in the planning phase of a new library at the Great Park as part of the Great Park Framework Plan. This will be the most versatile library in our City. Community engagement and input are crucial as we shape the vision and future of our new facility. 

Join the meeting community town hall meeting November 16 at Lakeview Senior Center to discuss the design of the new library. Learn more.

Jingle all the way to the Holiday Faire! Save the date for Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for the Irvine Fine Arts Center Holiday Faire at the Great Park and enjoy a day filled with festive delights. Step into a winter wonderland as the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex is filled with live, holiday music and an enchanting artisan atmosphere. Discover unique treasures from over 100 local and regional artisans. Shop for everything from twinkling holiday decorations to hand-blown glass, ceramics, sparkling jewelry, charming folk crafts, cozy clothing, and so much more — your holiday wish list is covered. Admission is free. For more information, visit irvinefinearts.org/holidayfaire.

Community Events

Great Park is the site of many events hosted by various community groups and sports organizations. For a list of upcoming activities and more information on the hosting organization, please visit our Community Events page.

GREAT PARK DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Project development updates are shared during Great Park Board meetings and on our development webpage. To view past or upcoming meetings, please click here. Find the most up-to-date development information at the Great Park development webpage here. This new webpage provides exciting new updates about the next chapter in the story of the Great Park, including an overview of the construction timeline and the many great amenities to come. To receive updates specifically related to development, please sign up here.

In 2022, the City of Irvine approved the Great Park Framework Plan to guide the next phase of development. The next phase draws on extensive community input to deliver an expanding array of new opportunities to secure the park’s place among the world’s greatest metropolitan parks. 

View an introductory video on this next phase of the Great Park here.

Questions about
Great Park Projects?

If you have questions about Great Park projects, drop us a line! Email your questions to greatpark@cityofirvine.org, and staff will respond with the latest information. If you are looking for information regarding demolition and construction at the Great Park, please call 949-724-6676.

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