News Archive

The Great Park Presents ‘Community Safety Expo’

March 21, 2011 – IRVINE, California – Orange County’s finest public safety officers will be joined by Smokey Bear, Urban Search and Rescue dogs, and advanced fire and police vehicles at… Read More

Ambassador Volunteer Program

Make a difference this summer—be an Orange County Great Park Ambassador! The Orange County Great Park Ambassador Program will give individuals a unique and exciting opportunity to engage with the… Read More

The Great Picture Travels to the Land of the Great Wall

Print from the world’s largest camera makes its international debut this month in Beijing

March 14, 2011 – IRVINE, California – The Great Picture, with its ghostly reflection of the shuttered Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, made its international debut March 8 at the… Read More

Spring into Gardening

Great Park Spring Garden Workshop Series Begins March 19

March 9, 2011 – IRVINE, California – Do you think your backyard is too small to grow vegetables? Think again! The Orange County Great Park is pleased to present the Spring… Read More

Getting Familiar with Food

Lecture and film series explores our connections to food

March 7, 2011 – IRVINE, California – A new health and wellness education series at the Great Park may give you something to think about the next time you pick up… Read More

Great Park Farmers Market Introduces Asian Produce

Cooking demos show you how to cook with fresh Asian veggies

March 3, 2011 – IRVINE, California – Spice up Sunday dinner with fresh, exotic Asian fruits and vegetables. Local farmer Vu Fresh Produce will showcase a variety of seasonal Asian produce,… Read More

Beth Krom Elected Great Park Board Chair

Walkie Ray Elected Vice Chair

February 17, 2011 – IRVINE, California – The Orange County Great Park Corporation Board today elected fellow director Beth Krom to serve as Chair of the Great Park Board. She has… Read More

Great Park Farmers Market Valentine’s Day Festival

February 10, 2011 – IRVINE, California – Getting anxious over what to get your special someone this Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry! Discover fresh sweet strawberries grown at the Great Park Farm,… Read More

Poetry and Produce at Great Park Farmers Market

Sunday afternoon fare provides outdoor arts alternative to Super Bowl

February 2, 2011 – IRVINE, California – If Super Bowl parties aren’t your thing, the Orange County Great Park offers an outdoor arts alternative – complete with great food, live music… Read More

Great Park Farm Produces First Harvest

Organically grown strawberries at Farmers Market this Sunday

January 26, 2011 – IRVINE, California – When James Irvine sold his lima bean field to the military nearly 70 years ago, some of the most fertile farming land in Orange… Read More