Skate into Summer

Since its genesis, skateboarding has been considered an iconic cultural symbol and an intricate competitive sport. From music to film, fashion and more — skateboarding has had a profound legacy. Opening Sunday, June 4, the Great Park welcomes new exhibitions, New Normal: Skateboarding Now and Deck Design: A Survey of Skateboard Evolution — celebrating Southern California skateboarding culture and history with curated photographs, collections, and immersive installations.

Plus, as part of our kick-off, in collaboration with SlushCult, we’re hosting Slushcult Fingerboard Sessions where you can fingerboard along custom-made ramps.

Join us Sunday, June 4, 1–3 p.m. for the opening reception and fingerboard session at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex.

 - New Normal: Skateboarding Now
   - Explore how skateboarding has contributed and expanded into fashion, film, music, and art, inspiring diverse demographics globally over the last 70 years.

 - Deck Design: A Survey of Skateboard Evolution
   - Learn how the skateboard has changed since its creation in the 1950's. From artwork to production, each era of the skateboard gave riders new abilities that helped redefine the sport.  

 - Slushcult Fingerboard Session
   - This fun and interactive event will give guests the opportunity to fingerboard on unique mini-skate parks and experience the joy Slushcult has contributed to skateboarding.

All events are free with no advanced registration required. Skate over with your family and friends to learn how skateboarding ignited a cultural movement that’s lasted generations. Learn more at yourgreatpark.org/arts.

Coming Soon!
A New Summer Event Series

The City of Irvine is launching a new summer event series, Summer in the City, which includes family-favorite events Movies on the Lawn and Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts throughout June, July, and August. The series culminates with a brand new event - a fun for all ages, festive Summer Dance Party featuring live music.

Learn more about Summer in the City events at cityofirvine.org/specialevents.

Community Events

The Great Park is the site of many events hosted by various community groups and sports organizations. For a list of upcoming activities and more information on the hosting organization, please visit our Community Events page.

GREAT PARK DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Project development updates are shared during Great Park Board meetings. To view past or upcoming meetings, please click here. Find the most up-to-date development information at our Planning & Future Development webpage here. Stay tuned for exciting new updates about the next chapter in the story of Great Park including a new website that will showcase the many great amenities to come.

In 2022, the City of Irvine approved the Great Park Framework Plan to guide the next phase of development. The next phase draws on extensive community input to deliver an expanding array of new opportunities to secure the park’s place among the world’s greatest metropolitan parks.

Questions about Great Park Projects?

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