Learn how a retired military base, with a rich agricultural history, began a whole new life as a great metropolitan space — Great Park.

The Irvine Police Department is committed to the mental health and wellness of the citizens of Irvine. As such, in 2013 the department created the position of Mental Health Outreach Officer. This position started as one officer reaching out to residents who are either suffering from mental health related issues, or families of those living with mental illness. There are three full time police officer positions dedicated to the Mental Health Outreach Unit.

Great Park Key Documents

Below are a variety of transparency documents and negotiating agreements related to the history and building of the Great Park, presented by UCI Health. Click each link below for more information.

Great Park Board Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws

For a list of Great Park Board Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, visit the Great Park Board webpage here.

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its summer art exhibition, A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997. The exhibition runs Sunday, June 2, through Sunday, August 18,

Great Park, presented by UCI Health, has entry points at Marine Way, Trabuco/Great Park Boulevard, and Ridge Valley, with a variety of parking lots located near different amenities. General park hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Special operating hours may exist for different park facilities and amenities, and hours may vary on holidays.

Located in the geographic center of Orange County, the Great Park is easily accessible to millions of Southern California residents via freeway or railway, is surrounded by a variety of residential neighborhoods, and near some of Irvine's best restaurants and hotels.

Great Park, presented by UCI Health, has a rich foundation as the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, preserves Orange County’s agricultural heritage, and honors its military history. A project area spanning nearly 1,300 acres, with more than 500 acres developed and 300 acres in the first phase planning and design stage, the Great Park embraces recreation, competitive sports, parkland, and the environment.

The Palm Court Arts Complex is home to the Great Park Gallery, Great Park Studio, Hangar 244, and a shaded outdoor plaza enhanced by 54 Canary Islands date palms. This cultural campus supports the development of a fresh approach to establishing an interdisciplinary, public arts program.

Future Development: Cultural Terrace

For information on the future Cultural Terrace project, please visit our Planning & Future Development page. 

The Great Park is Orange County's premier sports recreation destination, with a 194-acre Sports Complex featuring amenities for soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, softball, and more open to the public.