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Irvine Regional Park Easter Overflow Parking Information
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Irvine Regional Park is expecting an increase in visitation throughout March and April, especially on weekends. The park entrance may be impacted and the park could close to vehicle traffic if parking reaches capacity. Overflow parking will be available at Santiago Canyon College, 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA on...
Niguel Shores Revetment Restoration Project
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Project Summary: This project includes the maintenance of the existing rock slope protection along Strands Beach below the Niguel Shores Community. The construction crew will operate from a staging area located within the HOA parking area. The public stairs and ramp will also be repaired at the north end of...
OC Parks Encouraging Community-Led Shoreline Monitoring in Dana Point
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(Dana Point, Calif.) – OC Parks recently installed the first community-driven shoreline monitoring location in Orange County. Located along the Strands Beach access ramp (map included in Press Images), the CoastSnap station encourages community members to help with coastal monitoring efforts. The CoastSnap station includes a smartphone cradle and instructions...
OC Parks Hosts Annual Fall-O-Ween Event At Heritage Hill Historical Park
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(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Celebrate the fall season with OC Parks at the third annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park October 13-15 and 20-22. Tour the decorated historical grounds during special park hours and take your picture at a variety of fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities. Try to find...
OC Parks Initiates Firewood Policy
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Campers now must use certified pest-free wood in campfires, or purchase wood from park office. OC Parks is initiating a new firewood policy designed to reduce the risk of damaging Orange County’s oak and sycamore woodlands and other trees from invasive pests. Effective today, visitors to OC Parks’ two camping...
OC Parks Facilities, Trails and Beaches Closed Sunday, August 20 Due To Tropical Storm Hilary
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(Orange County, Calif.) – Out of an abundance of caution for public safety, all OC Parks facilities, trails, beaches and campgrounds are closed Sunday, August 20, 2023, due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Hilary. The temporary closure includes all County operated beaches and regional, wilderness and historic parks. All...
OC Parks Hosts Prehistoric OC at Clark Regional Park
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(Buena Park, Calif.) – Join OC Parks on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park for Prehistoric OC, a free family-friendly event celebrating local paleontology, archaeology and the rich natural and cultural history of Orange County. Visitors of all ages can enjoy fun crafts, games, live animal demonstrations...
Tuesday Morning Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road
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Ready for a workout? Forget the gym for the day...
Enjoy Nature’s Story, Vistas, and Special Places – Intro Hike in Gypsum Canyon
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Join us on a slow-paced hike along the back...