Orange County Great Park in Irvine, CA: What to Expect (2024)

Written By Orange County Insiders

Orange County is known for its abundance of beautiful parks.

One of the newer and most expansive OC parks is Great Park in the city of Irvine. Parking is easy and there are a number of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Upon arriving, you’ll see the visitors center, where you can get more info on the events happening at the park.

Great Park Balloon

Cost: Totally free

Hours

Mon-Wed: Closed
Thurs-Fri Sessions: 10 am - 3 pm and 7 pm - 10 pm
Sat-Sun Sessions: 9 am - 3 pm and 7 pm - 10 pm

Rides are offered on a first come first serve basis—they do not accept reservations.

Great Park Carousel

Hours

Mon-Wed: Closed
Thurs-Fri: 10 am - 10 pm
Sat-Sun: 9 am - 10 pm

Costs

All-Day Pass: $10
Single Ride: $3

Other Amenities

  • Playground

  • Soccer Fields

  • Basketball Courts

  • Hangar 244

    • Heritage and Aviation Exhibition Hours:

      • Thursdays & Fridays: Noon-4 pm

      • Saturdays & Sundays: 10 am-4 pm

Great Park Ice

Learn more about Great Park Ice here.

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