The Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium has been home to the Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) since 2017, which the club leases from the City of Irvine.

The project — which is being fully funded by OCSC at no cost to the City — will include a new private group seating area for corporate outings and community events, new reserved seating behind the goal, and additional seating near the scoreboard.

With so many new amenities coming to the Great Park, the City is working to improve access and traffic circulation into and around the park.

Construction is now underway to extend Marine Way and create a new rail undercrossing to provide a direct connection between the Great Park and the Spectrum area.

Last August, the City of Irvine celebrated the official opening of its new City-run public library system.

The City will celebrate the reopening of the historic Katie Wheeler Library on March 7th.

In 2022, Irvine electricity customers were transferred from the City’s previous provider, Southern California Edison (SCE), and automatically enrolled in the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA).

In 2025, the City Council voted to change the default tier for Irvine ratepayers to OCPA’s least expensive plan, Basic Choice. However, OCPA continues to charge Irvine customers higher rates than SCE.

On February 3rd, the City of Irvine celebrated the opening of eight lighted pickleball courts at...

More than a year before New York City made news for a plan to no longer charge residents for riding the bus, Irvine established its own program that provides residents with free transportation to parks, schools, hospitals, and shopping centers through the Irvine CONNECT shuttle bus service.

The City is now launching a new transportation program for Irvine seniors 60 years of age and older with its WeRide program, which is a same-day, on-demand transportation service powered by volunteer drivers.

Sweet Shade Universal Playground has been named the Best Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association Southern California Chapter!

The universal playground is located within the 7.9-acre Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park. The park is also home to the Sweet Shade Ability Center, where the City’s Disability Services program offers activities for individuals with sensory, physical, or cognitive disabilities to enjoy alongside their families. The creation of the City’s first universal playground complements the Ability Center and expands inclusive recreational opportunities for all Irvine residents.

Biking has always been a popular mode of transportation and a favorite form of outdoor exercise for Irvine residents. Our City offers more than 100 miles of off-street bike trails and over 250 miles of on-street bike lanes.

On January 27th, the City Council voted 6-1 to adopt tougher e-bike regulations.

During his State of the City address early last year, Mayor Larry Agran proposed ambitious plans to make Irvine the Safest, Smartest, Greenest, Healthiest, and Kindest city in America.

One of the programs in need of more volunteers is the City’s Care Call program, which is designed to brighten an older adult’s day through a phone call. Care Call volunteers provide friendly conversation, companionship, and support to help reduce loneliness and foster connection.