On May 22, 2023, a contract was awarded to the firm Sam Schwartz Engineering in an amount of $55,944.00. The contract awarded to Sam Schwartz was procured in accordance with the City of Irvine’s Financial Policy, Section 4.2. The report was completed and dated November 2023. This study began looking at transit systems that could be implemented within the Great Park to optimize mobility and assess case studies from other parks and prominent cultural districts across the country.
On March 14, 2023, the Great Park Board adopted the Great Park Framework Plan. The Great Park has a rich history as the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, and its 1,300 acres embrace recreation, competitive sports, cultural activities, and the natural environment.
Over 500 acres of the park are built and operating, and in 2022, the City approved the Great Park Framework Plan to guide the next phase of development.
On April 22, 2022, the City hired SWA Architects to develop the Great Park Framework Plan. Included within that contract are subconsultants with specialty areas of expertise including Kellenberg Studios. Steve Kellenberg is an Urban Planner who had various tasks including advising the design team on insuring that the Great Park is maximized in terms of pedestrian, cycling, and transit. Mr. Kellenberg has estimated that during the development of the framework plan, he focused 40 hours towards that purpose.
What makes a game iconic? Join industry professionals and game designers for an insightful discussion exploring the art and science behind game design and how PAC-MAN became a cultural phenomenon. Learn about the impact of PAC-MAN on the gaming industry and its lasting significance as part of the Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN exhibition at the Great Park Gallery. Learn more at yourgreatpark.org/arts.
Step into the world of PAC-MAN like never before at this one-of-a-kind event that brings the iconic arcade classic to life through the thrill of fingerboarding! As part of the Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN exhibition at the Great Park Gallery, we're extending the fun beyond the screen and into the real world, thanks to the creative collaboration with Slushcult, a fingerboarding community built on inclusivity and fun.
Grab your bike and explore Irvine! Join in a community bike ride hosted by the Orange County Cycling Business Coalition, in partnership with the City of Irvine.
Participate in a 5-mile ride within the Great Park or a 25-mile ride along Irvine’s bikeways. The ride will start and end at Hangar 244 at the Great Park, located at 8000 Great Park Blvd.
Enjoy family-friendly concerts at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge covering a variety of musical tastes from country rock and dance hits to classic soul and orchestra music. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or purchase snacks from gourmet food trucks. For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/summer.