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OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program

The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages visitors to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks and is available at 20 OC Parks facilities.

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Claim Your OC Parks Adventure

Featured at the John Wayne Airport baggage claim areas in Terminals A, B and C, themed installations and travel posters highlight OC Parks’ various facilities, events and programs.

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Purchase an Annual Pass

Annual parking passes are available for County parks, beaches or both.

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Reserve a campground, shelter or group area online.

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Join OC Parks for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay Sept. 19

September 3, 2026

(Orange County, Calif.) – Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and fellow volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay Saturday, Sept. 19. Spend the morning protecting...

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Irvine Regional Park Overflow Parking Information

September 1, 2026

Irvine Regional Park experiences an increase in visitation throughout September and October, especially on weekends. The park entrance may be impacted and the park could close to...

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OC Parks Completes Tennis and Pickleball Court Enhancements at Laguna Niguel Regional Park

(Laguna Niguel, Calif.) – The tennis and pickleball courts at Laguna Niguel Regional Park have reopened following a recent enhancement project. All courts have been resurfaced, and...

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Early Morning Hike: Gypsum Canyon Wilderness

Come explore beautiful Gypsum Canyon Wilderness, the northernmost portion of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This scenic hike involves steepish climbs and descents on several single-track trails and is done at an average moving pace of 3 miles per hour. The rewards are many: panoramic views of...

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Saddleback Wilderness Stewardship

*This program begins at the Saddleback Wilderness Staging Area located at 3081 Santiago Canyon Road, Orange, CA, 92869. Join OC Parks staff as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call Saddleback Wilderness home. Duties may include removal...

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Seasonal Science Series: Oak Woodlands and the Invasive Threat They Face

Spend the morning learning about our local Native Oak, the Coast Live Oak and the invasive beetle that poses a very real threat to our oak woodland’s health and survival. We will take a slow-paced interpretive hike along the back-country ridges and valleys of Weir Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine...

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