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The Orange County Great Park 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 approximately 1,300 acres, with more than 200 acres developed and 688 fully funded acres in planning and design phases, the Great Park embraces recreation, competitive sports, parkland, and the environment.

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Orange County Great Park

8000 Great Park Blvd.

Irvine, CA 92618

Phone:

949-724-6247

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The newly opened Great Park Trails feature 1.5 miles of walking and biking space throughout the Upper Bee and Bosque area. These trails include decomposed granite pedestrian trails that are 4 feet to 6 feet wide, as well as an 11-foot-wide concrete multiuse trail and bike path. Learn More
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The summer issue of Inside Irvine, featuring City news, events, programs, and activities, is now available online. Registration for summer activities is open!
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The City of Irvine park system has been ranked 6th in the nation by the Trust for Public Land annual ParkScore Index, effectively making Irvine the top-ranked city in California. With new parks, open space, and amenities added over the past year, the City rose from last year’s ranking.
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The Great Park announces the opening of its summer art exhibition, "A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997." In conjunction, the Palm Court Arts Complex will host a series of musical events paying homage to the park’s history as the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro.