May 3, 2025 Edition
GREAT PARK CHAIRMAN CARROLL INVITES YOU TO ATTEND
Thank you for confirming your attendance to the State of the Great Park! If you have not already confirmed, we invite you to RSVP for this community celebration! The SOTGP will be held on Tuesday, May 6, at Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd., from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join us as we bring the future of the Great Park to life through virtual reality and connect with our Great Park partners, including Pretend City Children’s Museum, the Pacific Symphony, OC Music & Dance, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, the Anaheim Ducks, the Asian American History Museum of Orange County, Orange County Soccer Club, and the championship sports teams that call Great Park their home. The State of the Great Park will be informative and engaging for all ages — including free food, live entertainment, and fun activities! To sign up, Register Here.
General Michael Aguilar, Colonel Gerry Berry, and Councilmember Mike Carroll (L-R) in front of Col. Berry’s CH-46E “Lady Ace 09” that evacuated the American Embassy in Vietnam.
FLYING LEATHERNECK AVIATION MUSEUM EVENT
Great Park Chairman Mike Carroll joined the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the United States' departure from Saigon. Colonel Gerry Berry, Lady Ace 09 pilot, recounted his remarkable experience flying the final mission out of Vietnam during Operation Frequent Wind. We honored the legacy of those who fought in the Vietnam War and courage and commitment of all our servicemembers and veterans. We are eager to welcome back the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum to the Great Park, opening in 2027. To watch a recap of the event, Click Here.
THE CANOPY GROUNDBREAKING
We marked a new milestone at the Great Park with the groundbreaking ceremony of The Canopy. This exciting development will transform an 11.5-acre area into a vibrant hub featuring over 80,000 square feet of retail and dining. The Canopy will be a cornerstone for the Great Park neighborhood, offering residents and visitors a dynamic place to shop, dine, and enjoy the community. To learn more about The Canopy, Click Here.
Thank you for reading this edition of my Community Update. I hope you enjoyed it.
Mike Carroll