Great Park in the News

Press and Media Buzz

The Orange County Great Park is an exciting project that generates a lot of interest countywide and beyond. We’ve added a new section that brings together articles from local and national media so you can see what people are saying… More

Cirque Du Soleil is momentum for Irvine’s Great Park

By CHRISTOPHER SMITH | THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

The circus coming to town hasn’t been big news for decades, but there was an interesting wrinkle Wednesday, given where Cirque Du Soleil chose to pitch its tent in Orange County for a January… More

Cirque du Soleil raises big top at Great Park

By SEAN EMERY | THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

IRVINE – Cirque du Soleil is busy turning an asphalt expanse at the Great Park into a bustling big top, as Irvine leaders welcome a touring production they hope will bring a wider… More

New Cirque du Soleil show opens Friday in Irvine

By PAUL HODGINS | THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

“Kooza,” which opens Jan. 8 in Irvine’s Great Park, is Cirque du Soleil’s 19th production, but when you listen to Gilles Ste-Croix talk excitedly about his Quebec-based circus’ latest touring show, he makes… More

Great Park Teams Up with Orange County Toy Collaborative

300,000 toys to be unloaded, stored and distributed to local charities

DECEMBER 7, 2009 – IRVINE, California – The Orange County Great Park is the official site location for the 2009 Orange County Toy Collaborative Toy Giveaway. The Toy Collaborative is a holiday community toy drive sponsored by organizations that combine their… More

New Great Park Balloon Envelope

Inflation Timelapse & Photo Slideshow

The iconic Orange County Great Park Balloon received a new look this month, with a technologically advanced envelope to shine brighter in the sky. The new envelope now features a dye impregnated fabric with UV protected pigment that will protect its… More

New Great Park Balloon Shines a Brighter Orange in the Sky

New technology protects pigment and uses internal illumination

DECEMBER 4, 2009 – IRVINE, California – The iconic Orange County Great Park Balloon got a new look today with a technologically advanced envelope to shine brighter in the sky. The new balloon envelope now features a dye impregnated fabric with… More

34th Annual Staser Fall Scholastic Chess Tournament

Presented by the Orange County Great Park and American Chess Equipment

NOVEMBER 18, 2009 – IRVINE, California – Young chess players are invited to challenge their creative minds at the 34th Annual Staser Fall Scholastic Chess Tournament. Presented by the Orange County Great Park and American Chess Equipment, the event will be… More