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Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium Expansion

Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium Expansion

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.

Each year, attendance at the OCSC matches has grown. In fact, most of the matches were sold out last year. To accommodate the club's growing fan base, the City approved plans to expand the stadium's capacity. Construction should be completed in time for the OCSC home opener on March 7th.

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.

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Katie Wheeler Library to Reopen on March 7th

Katie Wheeler Library to Reopen on March 7th

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

The new City-run library system continues to provide the free programs Irvine residents count on each week while expanding services to meet the unique needs of our local community.

Back in August, the first two libraries to open under the new City-run system were Heritage Park Library and University Park.

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

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Sweet Shade Universal Playground: Best Project of the Year

Sweet Shade Universal Playground: Best Project of the Year

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

The project, which involved intentional design and comprehensive planning, was selected from more than 200 nominations submitted by 75 agencies throughout the region.

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.

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Irvine City Council Votes for Tougher E-Bike Regulations

Irvine City Council Votes for Tougher E-Bike Regulations

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.

However, the increase in the number of electric bikes (e-bikes) on Irvine sidewalks and streets has raised serious safety concerns. The Irvine Police Department has reported a growing number of e-bike collisions, with teens flying down City streets and pathways, crossing intersections without yielding to oncoming traffic, and demonstrating little regard for pedestrians and motorists they encounter.

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

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Community Meeting Regarding Progress at the Great Park

Community Meeting Regarding Progress at the Great Park

A lot of new amenities are coming to the Great Park — including a grand promenade, peaceful walking trails, two lakes, a meadow with tree-top walks, the Veterans Memorial Park & Gardens, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, Pretend City Children’s Museum, and the Asian American History Museum.

In addition, The Canopy will open later this year on the corner of Bosque and Great Park Boulevard, and will include a specialty grocer, restaurants, and cafes for nearby residents and park visitors.

On Monday, March 2nd from 4-6pm, the City of Irvine will host a community meeting, providing residents an opportunity to learn about key project highlights and speak with subject-matter experts about the features coming to the park.

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Veterans Wall of Honor & Columbarium Remains in Limbo

Veterans Wall of Honor & Columbarium Remains in Limbo

On December 9th, Councilmembers Mai, Go, Liu, and Treseder voted against building a Veterans Wall of Honor & Columbarium within the grounds of the Veterans Memorial Park & Gardens at the Great Park.

In voting NO, the four Councilmembers said that it would be “culturally insensitive” for community members and “traumatic” for Irvine children to see a columbarium.

However, on January 13th, Councilmember Mai — supported by Councilmember Treseder — introduced a motion for City staff to study sites for a public columbarium. Mai & Treseder suggested the Cultural Terrace in the Great Park as one of their preferred sites, even though millions of community members and children will visit the Cultural Terrace every year.

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Irvine City Council Approves Economic Development Blueprint

Irvine City Council Approves Economic Development Blueprint

The Irvine City Council has unanimously approved the City’s 2026-2028 Economic Development Blueprint.

The Blueprint prioritizes business retention and expansion; growth of Irvine’s venture capital and innovation ecosystem; workforce and talent-pipeline development; and enhancement of Irvine’s national and global competitiveness.

The Blueprint also lays the groundwork for the City to partner with the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce to establish an Irvine Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The new Center will serve as Irvine’s hub for startups and innovators by connecting entrepreneurs with investors, providing resources for early-stage companies, and making it easier to start and grow a business in Irvine.

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