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News for 2009


‘Flights and Sounds of Summer’ To Sizzle with Cuban Dance Rhythms and New Orleans Jazz

Nachito Herrera and Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders

August 3, 2009 – IRVINE, California – The Orange County Great Park’s “Flights and Sounds of Summer” is set to sizzle this weekend with two red hot music and dance performances… Read More


Flights & Sounds of Summer 2009

Flights & Sounds of Summer 2009

Summer Night Dances & Concerts

August 1 – September 26, 2009
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM – Map
Free Admission, Parking $8

About Flights & Sounds
During the months of August and September, Great Park guests will be… Read More


Regional Renaissance

Regional Renaissance

By CHRISTINE ROUMBOUTS | PUBLIC WORKS MAGAZINE

Web Extra

For a list of the park’s sustainability goals, visit the article links page.

Just as the Great Depression helped complete such famous California parks as… Read More


Orange County Great Park Adds ‘Comedy Corner’ to its Summer Line-up

Comics seen on Comedy Central, Conan O’Brien, Craig Ferguson and the Improv will perform beginning August 1

July 31, 2009 – IRVINE, California – The best summer concert series in Orange County now has the best summer comedy series, with the addition of the “Comedy Corner” stand-up… Read More


Orange County Great Park Announces ‘Flights and Sounds of Summer’ Dance and Concert Series

Orange County Great Park Announces ‘Flights and Sounds of Summer’ Dance and Concert Series

Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul to Perform August 1

July 27, 2009 – IRVINE, California – The Orange County Great Park Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of its 2009 “Flights and Sounds of Summer” dance and concert… Read More


Orange County Food Bank Receives 100 Tons of Food

Orange County Food Bank Receives 100 Tons of Food

July 17, 2009 – GARDEN GROVE, California – Requests for emergency food assistance have doubled as a result of the economic crisis, causing a food shortage at local food banks. Help… Read More


Farmers to Flyers Exhibit

Farmers to Flyers Exhibit

The Fullerton Aboretum has unveiled a new exhibit entitled, Farmers to Flyers: MCAS El Toro and Mid-Century Orange County. The exhibit interprets El Toro Marine Corps Air Station’s impact on Orange… Read More


Orange County Great Park Plans $61M in Construction Projects

Orange County Great Park Plans $61M in Construction Projects

One of the largest development projects in the U.S.

July 9, 2009 – IRVINE, California – Orange County Great Park Board Corporation Chair Larry Agran today delivered his fourth annual State of the Great Park address. While Chair Agran’s comments reviewed… Read More


Weekend Sports Fun Slated for Saturday, July 11, at the Orange County Great Park

Weekend Sports Fun Slated for Saturday, July 11, at the Orange County Great Park

Join Anaheim Ducks, LA Galaxy, Futboleros for Interactive Sports Activities

July 8, 2009 – IRVINE, California – The Anaheim Ducks, LA Galaxy and Futboleros Street Teams are calling all kids to join them for a fun day of interactive sports activities at… Read More


A Laboratory of Sustainability

By CHRISTINE ROMBOUTS | SUSTAINABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT TODAY

Former military base to become a proving ground for sustainable practices.

The Orange County Great Park is, in every sense of the word, a… Read More