We’re proud to share what’s next for Orange Heights – where natural beauty, thoughtful planning and easy living combine.

Back in 2014, Irvine Company made an audacious choice: Rather than build 12,300 homes on 7,000 acres in East Orange (as city leaders originally approved), we preserved more than 90% of the land forever.

That gift created a vast, connected open space stretching from Jamboree Road to Irvine Lake – now enjoyed by hikers, equestrians, cyclists and families from throughout the region.

What’s happening now?

In July, we submitted a refined plan to the city of Orange, proposing to:

  • Add more park space and increase public access
  • Update community design to meet or exceed community development state and local standards
  • Refine home designs to offer options for new‐home buyers, including first-time buyers
  • Enhance neighborhood design and street layouts

These updates are part of our long-term, community-planning approach that ensures we meet environmental standards and regulations for new neighborhoods and adjacent open spaces. We expect our updated plan to be finalized in spring 2027 and invite you to register for updates.

“The lands represented by this gift are the last pieces of a spectacular open space puzzle that has been assembled on the Irvine Ranch. ”

Michael O’Connell,
president and CEO of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy

The open space at Orange Heights isn’t just a promise – it’s already open and waiting. With our donation of 6,600 acres, you now have access to:

A 3.3-mile route of new trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use, along with a scenic overlook that offers sweeping 360-degree views. The next Open Access Day is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 23. Register at: LetsGoOutside.org.

Saddleback WIlderness

More than 1,500 acres and 8 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding lead to one of California’s most striking geological formations: the red rocks of Black Star Canyon. The next Open Access Day is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16. Register at: LetsGoOutside.org.

Red Rock Wilderness
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