Setting the Standard Irvine’s Parks Rank Second in the Nation and First in California
The City of Irvine has once again been recognized for its outstanding park system, ranking second in the nation and first in California in the Trust for Public Land’s annual ParkScore Index released in May. This recognition marks the 10th consecutive year the City has been ranked in the top 10. The ParkScore Index is recognized as the national gold standard comparison of park systems across the 100 most populated cities in the United States and is based on factors including park access, acreage, investment, equity, and amenities. The index looked at park access and equity and found that 94% of Irvine residents live within a half-mile walk of a park. In addition, 94% of people of color and 91% of people from low-income households live within a 10-minute walk of a park. Irvine also earned a perfect score for investment. A total of $681 per capita is spent each year on publicly
accessible parks and recreation, which is among the highest nationwide. The City continues investing in its park system, with construction underway on the next phase of the Great Park — the largest municipal park under development in the nation.
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Inside Irvine
Fall 2025
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