The City of Irvine's Parks Master Plan was adopted by the City Council on June 13, 2017, following an extensive community engagement process and several public meetings.
Special events are scheduled regularly at the Irvine Animal Care Center (such as the Super Pet Adoption and Home for the Holidays events), senior centers, the Irvine Fine Arts Center (such as the Studio Arts Festival and Holiday Faire) and the Orange County Great Park. Each year, the City also hosts the Irvine Global Village Festival, a free event featuring international cuisine, live entertainment, a Kids Village with crafts and activities, cultural and religious exhibits, and an international marketplace.
Donate to Senior Services
The City of Irvine Senior Services helps seniors meet the challenges of aging by providing essential services to support independence, safety and quality of life. These services could not be provided without the support of the community. Your investment shapes a stronger, healthier Irvine senior community.
In honor of Irvine’s fallen service members and hometown heroes, the City sponsors events throughout the year and provides opportunities to recognize those who have dedicated their lives to ensure the freedom we all enjoy exists forever. Memorial recognition opportunities exist at the Flag Monument at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park and at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial.
Honoring Our Veterans
Local Charities
The City of Irvine Charity Directory is designed to inform and educate those interested in making contributions to charitable organizations that assist Irvine residents and surrounding areas. There are many ways in which to support worthwhile causes in the City. Whether it is in the form of monetary donations, or a small bit of your time each week, the Directory is intended to help you discover the opportunities you seek.
The Irvine Community Alliance Fund (ICAF) is a nonprofit organization created to support the programs and services offered through the City of Irvine Community Services Department.
ICAF Purpose
Cultural Celebration
Each year, the City hosts the Irvine Global Village Festival, which is a free event featuring international cuisine, live entertainment, a Kids Village with crafts and activities, cultural and religious exhibits and an international marketplace. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available.
Irvine promotes community wide environmental protection and sustainability through an array of programs, its commitment to the preservation of open space and development of nature programs.
Monetary donations are welcome and volunteer opportunities are readily available at the City’s Nature Center and Open Space preserve.
Other locally-based charitable organizations related to protecting the environment can be found on the City’s website.
Local Schools
The Irvine Unified School District, Tustin Unified School District, University of California at Irvine, Concordia University, and Irvine Valley College, provide high quality public and private education in Irvine. In addition, the University of Southern California (Orange County Center) and Chapman University (Brandman) have satellite campuses located in town. All educational institutions in Irvine accept donations. Donations to the Irvine Unified School District can be made through the Irvine Public Schools Foundation.