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Fall-Winter Park Hours Begin Nov. 7

Most regional parks close at 6 p.m. for the fall and winter, and wilderness parks close at sunset year-round.
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Trail Use Pilot Project

OC Parks is currently engaged in a temporary trail use designations pilot project that we hope will improve user experience and alleviate trail user conflict and congestion.
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Capistrano Beach Master Plan

View the presentations from two public workshops, view design alternatives and take the survey to tell us what you think!
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Projects

Read about projects underway in OC Parks.
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2021-22 Trout Stocking Schedule

Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule will be updated as available. California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks other than Irvine Lake. Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3...
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Countywide Regional Parks Playground Survey

The County of Orange OC Parks, Planning & Design Division is conducting a Playground Survey and needs your input! Click here to take the survey! The survey will be open from Oct...

County of Orange Beaches in Laguna Beach Reopened Following Oil Spill Closure

The County of Orange, in coordination with Unified Command, announces the full reopening of County-operated beaches in the City of Laguna Beach at 8 a.m. today, October 14...

Newport Beach and Dana Point Harbors Reopened Following Oil Spill Closure

In cooperation with local judications, Unified Command has announced that the Captain of the Port has opened Newport Beach Harbor and Dana Point Harbor to all vessel traffic on 8th...
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Thursday Morning Trek: Fremont Canyon

This week in the 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 back...
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Halloween Animal Art

Preschool program for ages 3-4 years old only. All classes include hands-on learning, fun crafts and meeting zoo creatures up close! Parent must accompany child for entire program Cost: $5 (one parent included) Classes will start promptly at 10:15 a.m. Arrive at the zoo gate by 10 a.m. so you have...
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Advanced Mountain Bike Ride: Weir Canyon

Join us for an advanced fast-paced, early morning mountain bike ride in Weir Canyon. This is an advanced 9.5 mile mountain bike ride, completed in less than 3 hours and includes 1800 ft of elevation gain. This ride is for experienced, physically fit bikers who enjoy the challenge of multiple steep...

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