Tethered Great Park Balloon experience that rises 400 feet above Irvine's Great Park, weather permitting.
The Great Park Balloon is the City of Irvine's tethered balloon attraction at Great Park. The city describes it as soaring 400 feet above the surrounding landscape, with rides dependent on weather and operating conditions.
The aerial perspective is the point: the former airbase, park buildout, Irvine grid, mountains, and coast-facing horizon read differently from 400 feet up. It is a short, stationary ride rather than a drifting balloon trip.
Check the City of Irvine page for current balloon hours before going. The current city hours page lists the balloon as closed Monday-Wednesday, with Thursday-Friday and weekend operating windows that include daytime and evening blocks. Registration opens before flight windows, and weather can stop rides.
Balloon availability is highly condition-dependent, and the city pages do not always publish ride pricing in the same place as hours. Confirm current pricing, registration timing, and weather status before driving over.
Pick a clear, calm evening window and confirm the City of Irvine's live hours before driving over.
Ethan Hauptli is a California-licensed REALTOR® (CA DRE #02191280) at Real Broker (CA DRE #02022092). This editorial content is published by Venture: Orange County and is not a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any specific property. Information is general and does not constitute real estate, legal, financial, or tax advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions.