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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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Reservations

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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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sunday Fitness Hike at Hicks Haul

Join us Sunday morning in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space for a fitness-focused hike on the Hicks Haul Road, West Loma and Shoestring trails in Limestone Canyon. Hikers will enjoy wonderful views and a panoramic overview of Orange County. The hike starts at Hicks Haul Road staging area and will...

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Weir Canyon Fitness Hike: Oaks to Overlook Loop

Enjoy miles of lush oak studded canyons, fascinating rock formations and sweeping views from the Overlook Trail in the tranquility of the Weir Canyon back country, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. On a clear day we’ll be rewarded with glorious views of the San Gabriel and Santa Ana...

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Mountain Bike Ride : Ridges, Red Rocks Hidden Springs

Experience an unforgettable docent-led mountain bike adventure through some of Orange County’s most scenic and protected open space. This rewarding ride explores the diverse landscapes of Irvine Ranch Open Space, featuring panoramic ridgelines, dramatic sandstone formations, peaceful oak woodlands...

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