The City of Irvine has broken ground on a 110,000-square-foot indoor gymnasium facility at 17300 Red Hill Ave. in the Irvine Business Complex. The gym will be built on a 7.3-acre site and will include 10 multi-use courts, 10 badminton courts, a multipurpose room, office spaces, a food court, and 369 parking spaces.
The facility is intended to address the City's need for indoor recreational space and will be operated as a public gym for various sports activities, tournaments, and community events.
Read the press release and view images (Open in new window) from the project groundbreaking.
Irvine Fieldhouse Project Timeline
Summer 2024: Approval & Purchase Process
- City Council approved the gym purchase (August 13, 2024).
- Execution of Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Lincoln Property Company (LPC).
- Environmental assessment contingency period (completed: September 3, 2024).
Fall 2024 - Winter 2025: Pre-Construction & Permitting
- LPC modifies building permits to accommodate gym construction.
- Finalization of base building design and site plans.
Spring - Fall 2025: Base Building Construction
- Construction begins on the 110,000-square-foot base building.
- Completion of the base building shell (mid-to-late 2025).
- Potential early closing incentive: If escrow closes between August 1 - November 1, 2025, the City receives a $10,000 per day purchase price credit.
Winter 2025 - Spring 2026: Tenant Improvements & Finalization
- Installation of gym flooring, lighting, scoreboards, and sports equipment.
- Environmental insurance policy transfer to the City.
- Final inspections and City approval.
Summer - Fall 2026: Opening & Operations
- Gymnasium opens for public use.
- Facility available for city-run programs, sports organizations, and community events.