Great Park Balloon
Great Park Balloon Temporarily Closed
The Great Park Balloon is closed temporarily for repair. Great Park Balloon flights will resume once all systems are operating appropriately and the Balloon manufacturer and Great Park staff have completed all appropriate inspections. For more information, click here.
Soaring Above Orange County. Flights departing every Thursday-Sunday.The Great Park Balloon is the Orange County Great Park’s iconic attraction. With the ability to hold up to 25 to 30 passengers, and soar 400 feet above the surrounding landscape, it serves as a public observation deck for the Great Park’s development and offers an unmatched 360° view that spans 40 miles on a clear day. |
Hours & Directions
Availability to fly is on a first-come, first-serve basis and dependent on wind and weather conditions. Map & Directions |
Did you know the Great Park also hosts a variety of family-friendly events throughout the year? It’s true! Check out our events page to see a full list of upcoming things to do at the Orange County Great Park.
Parking & Ticket Purchase
Parking opens 30 minutes before operating hours. Registration begins 30 minutes before operating hours in the morning, and one hour before night flights resume in the evening. A registration waiver (available at the Visitors Center) must be signed by every potential passenger prior to getting a boarding pass. A parent or guardian must sign for children under 18. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note: Registration is on a first come, first served basis and does not guarantee balloon flights, as all rides are weather permitting.
Accessibility & Restrictions
There are no age, height, or health restrictions to fly on the Great Park Balloon.
The Balloon is also wheelchair accessible, allowing guests with wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECV) to remain in their seat during flight. Should a wheelchair or ECV exceed the maximum dimensions permitted (25″ wide by 48.5″ long), the options to transfer to a standard wheelchair or folding chair are available at the Visitors Center.
Did You Know?
The Great Park Balloon is one of the largest tethered helium (not hot air) balloons and the first of its kind in the United States. It is environmentally safe, non-polluting, and virtually silent.
Standing 118 feet tall with a volume of 210,000 cubic feet, the Balloon can hold up to 30 passengers in its 1,810-pound gondola. Flying at an altitude up to 400 feet, it is always tethered to the ground by a steel cable with the strength of 99,000 pounds, making it a safe and fun experience for everyone.
Please email or call the Visitors Center at 1-(866) 829-3829 (toll-free).