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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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OC Parks' Annual Fall-O-Ween Returns to Heritage Hill Historical Park

October 1, 2026

(Lake Forest, Calif.) – A favorite fall tradition returns to Heritage Hill Historical Park as OC Parks celebrates the sixth annual Fall-O-Ween, Oct. 16-18 and 23-25. Spend the...

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Spook-Tacular Fall Festivities at OC Parks

September 28, 2026

(Orange County, Calif.) – OC Parks is welcoming the spooky season with a lineup of free fall and Halloween-themed events and programs for all ages across Orange County. Tour the...

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OC Parks' Claim Your OC Parks Adventure Installation Now on Display at John Wayne Airport

September 22, 2026

(Santa Ana, Calif.) – Travelers arriving at John Wayne Airport can experience Orange County’s park and program offerings through the new Claim Your OC Parks Adventure campaign, now...

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Con Cada Paso: A Visual Celebration of Relámpago del Cielo Grupo Folklórico now on display at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana

September 16, 2026

(Santa Ana, Calif.) – Discover 50 years of folklórico dancing tradition in Orange County and view Con Cada Paso: A Visual Celebration of Relámpago del Cielo Grupo Folklórico now on...

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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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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Thursday Morning Trek: Fremont Canyon

This week in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in the remote Fremont Canyon. The hike is just under 6 miles and includes a steep hill. We will hike from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past a historic coal mine, to the Fremont Weather Station. After enjoying a spectacular view, we will hike...

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Hiking 101: Trail Tips for Beginners – Gypsum Canyon

Hiking is a great way to connect to nature and stay healthy and active. If you are new to the outdoors, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Come out to Gypsum Canyon, part of Orange County Park’s Irvine Open Space Preserve, and start your hiking journey, or continue your existing one, on the...

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Fitness Hike – Laguna Ridge at Willow

*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651* Please be aware this is a fitness hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 6-mile hike over steep...

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