The city of Irvine is set to celebrate the grand opening of its first universal playground at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park on November 14, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 15 Sweet Shade in Irvine, according to a city press release. Sweet Shade Universal Playground, a pioneering initiative to provide an inclusive play space, comes equipped with facilities designed for individuals with disabilities, their parents, and caregivers.