News Archive

Great Park Director Appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to State Park and Recreation Commission

OCTOBER 31, 2008 – IRVINE, California – The Orange County Great Park Corporation Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Great Park Director Lieutenant Colonel William G. Kogerman USMC… Read More

2008 Great Park Program Series Draw Thousands

OCTOBER 23, 2008 – IRVINE, California – The Orange County Great Park Boardtoday was treated to a variety of presentations highlighting many of the successful Great Park programs. Presentations included the continuing… Read More

Great Park Pumpkin Harvest

Pick a Pumpkin, Help Fight Hunger

OCTOBER 21, 2008 – IRVINE, California – Come to the Great Park Pumpkin Harvest, the Orange County Great Park’s Halloween event, on Saturday, October 25th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. close… Read More

2008 Sustainable Sites Initiative Case Study

The Orange County Great Park was selected as part of the Sustainable Sites Initiative case study that has created a library of exemplary studies that illustrate sustainable landscape practices at… Read More

Great Park Presents Movie on the Lawn: Iron Man The Mega-Blockbuster Movie

OCTOBER 8, 2008 – IRVINE, California – You’ve flown on the huge inflatable Great Park Balloon, well now head to the Orange County Great Park to see a huge inflatable screen and… Read More

2008 ALSA National Honor Award for Analysis & Planning

American Society of Landscape Architects (National)

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), founded in 1899, is the national professional association representing landscape architects. ASLA has more than 18,000 members and 48 chapters, representing all 50… Read More

Great Park Honors its Heritage at El Toro Homecoming

A Tribute to the Voices of El Toro’s Past

OCTOBER 2, 2008 – IRVINE, California – Dozens of men and women who once served or worked at the historic Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro returned to the site of… Read More

Great Park Night Flights Season Finale Features Pete Jacobs and His Wartime Radio Revue and Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 – IRVINE, California – Boogie woogie down to the Orange County Great Park this weekend for the Night Flight season series finale with Pete Jacobs and His Wartime… Read More

Great Park Design Team Showcases Preview Park’s Future Iconic Features

The Palm Court, Performance Area, and Pod

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 – IRVINE, California – The Orange County Great Park Corporation Board of Directors received a presentation today from the Great Park Design Studio showcasing the three iconic features that… Read More

LA’s Best Salsa Band Johnny Polcanco Y Conjunto Armistad and Yaelisa and Caminos Flamencos perform this weekend at the Orange County Great Park

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 – IRVINE, California – Johnny Polanco y Conjunto Armistad mambos back to the Great Park with his horns, vibes, vocals, and everything salsa to get you flirtatiously dancing, Friday,… Read More