Body Newport Harbor was created naturally. In 1825, heavy flooding changed the course of the Santa Ana River. It began emptying into the sea in the area now known as West Newport. Sand carried downcoast by the prevailing currents and by the river during the rainy season, began to build up...

Body OC Public Works will perform maintenance repairs along the Santa Ana River Trail. WHAT: The Santa Ana River Trail will remain open during maintenance. Work will begin on the existing Santa Ana River Trail between Yorba Linda Blvd./La Palma Ave. to Lincoln Ave. Work will include removal and replacement of...

Body Beach Access Boat Launching Facilities Boating Restrooms: Restrooms at marina Showers: Showers at marina

Body BAY VIEW TRAIL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CLOSURE WITH DETOURS OC Public Works will perform maintenance at the Bay View Trail pedestrian bridge at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. A detour along Mesa Drive will be available for trail users to connect with the trail. WHAT: A portion of Bay View Trail...

Body Riley Wilderness Park is as rich in local history as it is in native wildlife. The first Spanish presence occurred in 1769 when Captain Gaspar de Portola and his entourage of 63 soldiers and 2 priests made their way into the area in search of suitable mission sites along the...

Body The clocks fall back early Nov. 3, marking the end of daylight saving time and the beginning of OC Parks’ fall-winter operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 6 p.m. for the fall and winter, and wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Fall-winter hours for the following regional parks are...

Body Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule is subject to change and will be updated as available. California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks besides Irvine Lake. Week of Nov. 25-29, 2024 Carbon Canyon Regional Park Irvine Lake Laguna Niguel Regional Park Week of Dec. 9-13, 2024 Clark...

Body OC Public Works, on behalf of OC Parks, will complete a pavement rehabilitation project within Laguna Niguel Regional Park located in the City of Laguna Niguel. Park users may experience an increase in construction-related noise and dust during regular working hours. The work activity will be completed in phases, utilizing...

Body The Ramon Peralta Adobe is located on land that once was part of the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. While the Peralta Adobe was not the oldest adobe built in the Santa Ana Canyon, it is the only one still standing in the canyon today. The Peralta Adobe contains a...