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Orange County Great Park Farm Food Lab
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, United States
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Su
Review №1

Its very big park with lot of play fields. More than 20 soccer fields, tennis courts, stadium, children play area, lot of area to celebrate parties. There is a balloon ride available at free of cost. So amazing . you can see the entire city from the top great view. Carousel is available for all for this you have to buy tickets. $3 per ride or $10 for all day. There is ice skating place in the park. Check public open timing and buy the tickets. They also rent shoes for skating so buy the tickets and skate on the snow. You can spend nice time there.

Ar
Review №2

I enjoyed this place I recommend everyone to stop by when you get a chance.

Ru
Review №3

Free interactive and engaging growing things that you can smell and eat. Chickens and worms too. What could be better.

Li
Review №4

Must visit!! UC Master Gardners, staff, and volunteers with their stunning demonstrative garden, friendliness, encyclopedic knowledge, contagious enthusiasm, and commitment to educate and get the community involved in smart gardening practices make The Food and Farm Lab an amazing resource!

St
Review №5

The Food and Farm Lab is amazing. So great to have this educational resource in Orange County.

Ja
Review №6

Beautiful place recommend to go

We
Review №7

We planted seeds with Nathan Gipple, Senior Director of Farm + Food Lab Operations. It was such a great learning experience for me and my high-school-age son. It is inspiring to see how their work will improve crop sustainability and help eliminate food waste. The freshly-picked onions and peppers Nathan generously gave us to take home were so delicious!

Le
Review №8

First of all, this place is GINORMOUS! If it wasnt so hot, we would have stayed a lot longer. Here are our highlights:1. Carousel - $3/kid for all day unlimited rides (parents are FREE)2. Helium Balloon Ride - 10 min ride at 400 ft above ground; definitely a must-see and experience. Costs $10 adults, kids FREE.3. Play areas - there were two; one for toddlers and one for older kids (farther one with a zipline and a few long slides)4. Farm and Food Lab - great space to explore for little kids; cute garden with chickens.

Wh
Review №9

Love love love Farmers MarketI went here last year with my sister in law and my french bulldog, Frenchie. She was the star there!Everyone wanted to pet her.We only stayed for 1 hour cause it got hotter and they don’t have trees for shades.Bring your umbrellas!!!!

Do
Review №10

I came around 9:45 am expecting it to be crowded, but the lines were fine. I barely waited when buying my food. However, I left around 10:45 am, and by then, I could definitely tell that the lines were getting longer. So, I would recommend people come earlier to avoid the lines, but you definitely do not need to wake up at 8 am.

Ma
Review №11

This FM is amazibg because it has a food court with picnic tables adjacent to a 3 acre lawn. My kids played for hours with a rubber ball and my dog was so happy to have a place to be free. My new favorite Sunday hangout.

Da
Review №12

Dog Friendly!! Had to dig a bit for this info so I am posting for the like minded. Our dog not only enjoyed the park areas, but also the Farmers Market (saw 2 dog product booths) & of course loved the food trucks. As we went on a Sunday right after the rains, it was likely atypical, i.e., less booths, food trucks, crowds, balloon & carousal not operational. We did see several other dogs present and yes, they are allowed on the balloon free of charge. Notable vendor: Knife sharpener... Sharpens all manner of knives, including ceramic kitchen knives (also garden tools, scissors, food processor blades, etc.) on the spot while you wait or come back later after shopping/eating... nice!

Gi
Review №13

I dont wonder why this market is so small and draws so few people anymore despite its location and space. The organization is a mess and rude. You almost have to harass the staff to have the minimum information as a vendor. You get here without knowing how it works or where you have to go. If Organization staff would be more efficient and maybe more polite and dynamic, this market would be bigger.

ja
Review №14

The place has a lot more to offer than we thought. We could have stayed much longer, but only had a couple of hours.

Ro
Review №15

This park is amazing!!

De
Review №16

Came for the Farmers Market and found it pleasant. However, there isnt a lot of variety or booths so dont expect too much aside from some fruits, veggies and hummus.

S
Review №17

Sunny cal farms has THE BEST grapefruit ive evee tasted! Seasonal, organic, and locally grown produce (fresno). I used to participate in the 100 mile food source challenge in wa, its much harder here in so cal. This is all unwaxed, organic produce from 250 miles away. Great park far mar is the besst. I can get veggies, sticky rice, loose leaf tea, and fruits not from chile or mex ALL IN THE SAME PLACE! step aside whole foods! Finally!!!

Je
Review №18

This Farmers Market is similar to the other farmers markets that go on during the week in this area... like Laguna Hills, Foothill Ranch, etc. They have some of the same vendors, but I noticed some of them (especially produce) jack up their prices because they are in Irvine? I think thats ridiculous.They also dont have a great selection, and depending on the week can be hit or miss. They also need less craft tables, and more succulents/plants/garden/produce/natural/whatever vendors.

Te
Review №19

This farm is being moved to build houses. Its sad that the park hasnt lived up to expectations of community use. Its just another housing development

Ti
Review №20

A lot fun places for family

Ne
Review №21

Amazing place for outdoor sports

Ke
Review №22

Big huge and lots to do.

Re
Review №23

Dadd

Jo
Review №24

Loved it

Fr
Review №25

Like the theme

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  • Address:8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, United States
  • Site:https://www.solutionsforurbanag.org/farmfoodlab/
Categories
  • Laboratory
  • Farm
  • Education center
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–3pm
  • Tuesday:10am–3pm
  • Wednesday:10am–3pm
  • Thursday:10am–3pm
  • Friday:10am–3pm
  • Saturday:10am–3pm
  • Sunday:Closed
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