December 15, 2019
7:00 AMIntro to Cardio Hike: Limestone CanyonThinking the cardio hikes might be too fast for you? If so, join us in beautiful Limestone Canyon for this slower intro-to-cardio hike. Along the trail, you’ll pass through coastal sage scrub, grasslands, and oak woodlands. Multiple steep climbs and descents are included throughout this 6-mile hike. Enjoy sweeping views while hiking. Ages 14 and up; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
December 15, 2019
7:30 AMPeters Canyon Habitat Restoration EventJoin OC Parks staff and other volunteers in enhancing habitat at Peters Canyon Regional Park! Activities may include watering, removing invasive plants, planting native plants, mulching, or weeding. Ages 8 and up; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
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November 19, 2019  OC Parks Celebrates with Holiday Events

OC Parks invites families to join us for a festive calendar of events starting the day after Thanksgiving through January. From guided hikes under the stars to meet-and-greets with Santa Claus, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the holiday season in the outdoors.


Regional, wilderness and beach parks will be open regular operating hours throughout the holidays. Park offices and the OC Zoo will be closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

News ImageOctober 31, 2019  Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Pavement Rehabilitation ProjectOC Public Works, in collaboration with OC Parks, will complete a pavement rehabilitation project along AWMA Road and within Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park between November 4 - Early December 2019. View the PDF to learn more. ( View PDF )

October 24, 2019  2019-20 Trout Stocking Schedule by Week*Revised 12/3/19
Upcoming trout stocking schedule by week for Irvine Lake*, Carbon Canyon Craig, Clark, Tri-City, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Mile Square and Yorba regional Parks.

California fishing license required and all California Department of Fish and Wildlife rules apply (*except at Irvine Lake). ( View PDF )

September 25, 2019  Laguna Niguel Pavement Rehabilitation October-FebruaryOC 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 traffic control and flag personnel which will allow park users to utilize the majority of the park during construction. Park users are advised to adhere to all traffic control signage. All construction activity will occur on weekdays.