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Irvine Spectrum Center Pop-Jet Fountain
What it costs
Pop-jet fountain play is free. Carousel, Giant Wheel, and shopping are separate paid experiences.
Ages
Ages All Ages
Hours
Follows center retail hours (typically 10:00 AM–9:00 PM Sun–Thu, until 10:00 PM Fri–Sat)
Parent quick answers
- Ages
- Ages All Ages
- Address
- 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
- Cost
- Pop-jet fountain play is free. Carousel, Giant Wheel, and shopping are separate paid experiences.
- Season
- Retail hours: Sun–Thu 10:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–10:00 PM (individual stores may vary).
- Hours
- Fountain runs during center operating hours; may pause for weather or maintenance.
- Hours
- Follows center retail hours (typically 10:00 AM–9:00 PM Sun–Thu, until 10:00 PM Fri–Sat)
- Parking
- Free garages; Nordstrom lot is a common target.
- Bathrooms
- Guest Services, carousel, or Target.
- Best time
- Weekday late morning; skip first-Tuesday toddler event.
Experience
Free pop-jet splash fountain near the carousel at Irvine Spectrum Center—easy to pair with shaded seating, restrooms, and a carousel ride on hot Orange County days.
Details
Hours & timing
- • Retail hours: Sun–Thu 10:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–10:00 PM (individual stores may vary).
- • Fountain runs during center operating hours; may pause for weather or maintenance.
Parking
- • Large multi-level garages and surface lots around the center.
- • Nordstrom-area lot is a common free option cited for families visiting the fountain (confirm posted signs).
- • Valet available at select entrances.
Highlights
- • Interactive ground jets beside the carousel plaza.
- • Shaded umbrella seating for parents nearby.
- • Spectrum Climber play sculpture is free (no ticket required).
What Parents Mention
- Bathrooms: Guest Services, carousel, or Target.
- Parking: Free garages; Nordstrom lot is a common target.
- Quieter times: Weekday late morning; skip first-Tuesday toddler event.
- Hygiene: Slick jets—water shoes and change of clothes.
Notes for parents
- • Restrooms near Guest Services by the Giant Wheel and carousel, and between major retailers.
- • Guest Services offers complimentary strollers and wheelchairs.
- • Concrete splash surface—bring towels and water shoes.
Phone
(949) 790-4871Like this guide?
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