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To celebrate our 30th year of business and to show our appreciation to all our loyal customers… we’re rolling back to our original 1996 prices!

The cost is $2.00 per ticket; this price is valid during the Anniversary Celebration weekend only. Coupons, discounts, and any other promotions are not valid on the Anniversary Celebration dates.

2026 (Exact dates TBD)

IRVINE REGIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEE
Weekdays $3.00 per vehicle
Weekends $5.00 per vehicle
Holidays $7.00 per vehicle
Please see Event Parking for details

30th Anniversary Celebration Tickets

$2 Per Ticket

$2 Tickets only valid during Anniversary Celebration
Irvine Park Railroad │ Train Rides │ Party and Special Event Areas │ Moon Bounce Rentals │ Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Bike and Paddle Boat Rentals │ Pumpkin Patch │ Christmas Train │ Easter Eggstravaganza │ 4th Grade California History Education Program │ Snack Bars │ irvineregionalpark irvineparkfun ocparks trainrides birthdayparties bikerentals paddleboats orangecounty oc familyfun chapmanatjamboree
Train Rides

1 Ticket Per Person

12 months and younger free

Irvine Park Railroad │ Train Rides │ Party and Special Event Areas │ Moon Bounce Rentals │ Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Bike and Paddle Boat Rentals │ Pumpkin Patch │ Christmas Train │ Easter Eggstravaganza │ 4th Grade California History Education Program │ Snack Bars │ irvineregionalpark irvineparkfun ocparks trainrides birthdayparties bikerentals paddleboats orangecounty oc familyfun chapmanatjamboree
Ice Cream

Only $2.00 Each

great-food
Soda & Hot Dogs

Only $2.00 Each

2026 Raffle Prizes

For each transaction, guests will receive 1 raffle ticket to enter into one of the following raffle prizes.

Easter Egg Hunts at Irvine Park Railroad
Easter Eggstravaganza Prize

Winners receive 10 activity tickets, 1 visit with the Easter Bunny and 2 printed photos. $110 value.

Pumpkin Patch Prize

Winners receive 15 activity tickets and 1 pumpkin valued at $20.00 or less. $140 value.

train of lights
Christmas Train Prize

Winners receive 6 Christmas Train tickets, 5 activity tickets, and 1 photo with Santa. $265 value.

paddle boat rental from irvine park railroad
Day in the Park Prize

Winners receive 5 train tickets, 1 double surrey rental, 2 paddle boat rentals, and 8 OC Zoo tickets. $137 value.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FAQs

Yes, train tickets may be purchased in person at the train station.

The County of Orange charges a park entrance fee. Parking is $3.00 per vehicle on weekdays, $5.00 per vehicle on weekends and $7.00 on holidays.

The Anniversary Celebration does not sell out. However, we recommend arriving early to avoid crowds.

No. The Anniversary Celebration is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

No. Tickets purchased during the Anniversary Celebration are only valid for this event. Tickets purchased during the Anniversary Celebration will not be accepted any other time of the year.

Visitors will receive one raffle ticket per transaction. The raffle tickets will be dropped into the prize box of your choice.  Winners will be selected at the end of each day and contacted via phone.

The best way to avoid Anniversary Celebration crowds is to arrive early in the morning.

No. Dogs are not allowed inside of the Anniversary Celebration.

Dogs are, however, allowed in other areas of Irvine Regional Park and must be kept on a 6′ leash.

No. Private parties are not allowed inside of the Anniversary Celebration.

For private parties, consider reserving a Party Pavilion located adjacent to the train station and Anniversary Celebration area. Additionally, other locations inside of the park are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Picnic benches around the train station are reserved for visitors who purchase food from the snack bar.

Yes. There is a full-service snack bar located at the train station.

No. Professional and/or staged photography and/or videography is prohibited inside of the Anniversary Celebration.

Other activities At the park

while you’re here

Single Surrey Bike Rentals
Wheel Fun Rentals® at irvine park bike rentals

Open Daily at 10:00 am
Price depends on bike type: $12 - $42/per hour

Enjoy biking around beautiful Irvine Park on our single surrey, double surrey, chopper, quad sport, or single rider bikes.

Paddle Boat
Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Paddle Boats

Open Daily at 10:00 am
Price: $22.00 per half hour

Have fun taking the paddle boats onto the lake. Older children and adults can paddle at their leisure while enjoying the great lakeside scenery.

Pony Rides
Pony Rides

Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
CLOSED MONDAYS
$8.00 per child

Irvine Park Railroad does not own or operate the pony rides. Irvine Park Railroad tickets are not valid for the pony rides. Pony ride tickets must be purchased at the pony ride ticket booth.

Park Sign
Orange County Zoo

Weekend: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Weekday: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
$2.00 per person, ages 2 years & younger enter FREE

Visit the Orange County Zoo that over 100 animals native to Southern California call home. There is a petting zoo, too, an ideal activity for young children. The zoo is a 5-minute walk from the Anniversary Celebration.