# Great Park Balloon Ride > Hot air balloon rides offer peaceful views high above a large, beautiful park with free carousel and playgrounds nearby. The atmosphere is family-friendly with ample space for picnics and sports, creating a relaxed and enjoyable outdoor experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/GreatParkBalloonRide - Address: Great Park, Balloon Ride-Parking lot #3, 8307 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, California, United States - Phone: +19497246247 - Website: http://www.cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park/great-park-balloon ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 9.8/10 - Nice View — 9.5/10 - Scenic Views — 9.5/10 - Parks — 9.4/10 - Playground — 8.1/10 - Kid Friendly — 8/10 ## What people say - "The balloon ride at the park offers amazing, stunning views." - "The balloon ride offers amazing views of Irvine and beyond." - "I loved the free hot air balloon ride here!" ## Good to know - The balloon ride is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. - Arrive early as daytime flights often sell out by 12:30pm. - No reservations are accepted for the balloon ride. - The park hosts a farmers market on weekends. - Expect long wait times during busy periods. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.