The public is invited to the grand opening of Los Olivos Community Park. The dedication event will take place Saturday, March 2, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The event will showcase the new 12.5-acre park, which features lighted baseball and soccer fields, a lighted basketball court, four tennis courts, and a musical-themed playground inspired by the former Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre. In addition, the 6,700-square-foot community center will feature a large multipurpose room, warming kitchen, and patio area.

The dedication event will feature:

The Irvine Animal Care Center currently has new volunteer recruitment opportunities available in our Foster Care program.

Foster Care Volunteering

Foster Care program volunteers provide temporary care for kittens, puppies, and baby rabbits, or animals recovering from a medical procedure. Foster Care program requirements include:

Flip through the spring edition of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest City news, classes, events, and activities. In this issue, learn more about the opening of Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena, the City's transition to a two-year budget, and the latest in Irvine's affordable housing efforts.

Couples will create mocktail drink recipes and enjoy a romantic ride on the Carousel.

The Orange County Great Park brings back its one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day celebration on Saturday, February 16, 4–6 p.m., at the Artist Studios.