Inside Irvine Winter 2024-25

Game On: City Takes Steps to Establish First Indoor Gym For the past nine years, Irvine’s park system has ranked among the top 10 in the nation. It is about to get even better as the City works to establish what will be the largest municipally run gym in Orange County. While the City of Irvine has an extensive park portfolio made up of more than 60 neighborhood and community parks, the Great Park, and 16,000 acres of open space, the City has never owned an indoor gym. Community members have had access to indoor courts through joint use agreements between the Irvine and Tustin unified school districts. Now, the longstanding goal of a City-owned and operated gym in Irvine is closer to becoming a reality. In August, the City Council approved the purchase of a facility in the Irvine Business Complex (IBC). The 110,000-square-foot facility sits on a 7.3-acre site at 17300 Red Hill Ave. It will include badminton courts as well as multipurpose courts, a multipurpose room for various programming and public meeting space, office spaces, a food court area, and a reception area. It will be able to accommodate a variety of youth and adult sports organizations, tournaments, and City programming. The City is conducting outreach to the community before finalizing the gym’s program and site plan. The gym is anticipated to open in 2026. This project will enhance the quality of life in Irvine, increasing Irvine’s capacity to support a broad range of indoor sports and community events; enhancing recreational infrastructure in the IBC neighborhood; promoting wellness and healthy, active lifestyles for all residents; and fostering greater community engagement.

Irvine CONNECT irvineconnect.org

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

Making it easier than ever to get around the City.

Operating Hours Weekdays: 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Weekends: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Shuttle frequency is every 20 minutes.

For more information, call 949-72-GoBus or visit irvineconnect.org .

Irvine Civic Center Holiday Observances

In recognition of the winter holidays, City of Irvine offices will be closed and nonemergency services will be unavailable on the following dates: J November 28–29, 2024 J December 24–25, 2024 J January 1, 2025 Please visit cityofirvine.org for additional information.

IRVINE STATION

IRVINE STATION

3

Irvine CONNECT

Irvine CONNECT

Irvine

Irvine

Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker