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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Modifications

To minimize the impacts of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on park patrons, some parks and amenities remain closed. Please see our list for the most current operations information.
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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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Reservations

Reserve a campground, shelter or group area online.
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5 South County flier - improvements are down the road

Aliso Creek Trail Temporary Detour

Portions of the Aliso Creek Bikeway will be closed for approximately 18 months beginning April 21 due to the San Diego Freeway (I-5) Widening Project. The closure will affect both...
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2021 Catfish Stocking Schedule

Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule will be updated as available. California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks besides Irvine Lake. Week of April 5-9, 2021 Tri...
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Tri-City Regional Park Improvements in Progress

Construction on new restrooms and an exercise course are underway at Tri-City Regional Park. Restroom #1 is currently closed and being replaced with a new restroom building. Once...
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Extended Spring-Summer Park Hours Begin March 14

The clocks spring forward early March 14, marking the beginning of daylight-saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Spring-summer hours for the following...
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Upcoming Events

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Farmers Market

OC Farm Bureau and County of Orange Farmers Market Fridays at Freedom Hall at Mile Square Regional Park Rain or shine event
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Nature Area Clean Up Day

Join Mile Square Regional Park staff and volunteers in enhancing the Nature Area habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup, and Butterfly Garden maintenance. No experience is necessary; please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks...
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HIKE FULL First Saturday of the Month Hike to the Redwoods

**HIKE FULL** Join OC Parks' trained staff on the first Saturday of the month for an easy 1.1-mile early morning hike to the park's coastal redwood grove. You will use your five senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the redwoods. The hike begins at 8:30 a.m. from parking lot #F. Participants...

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Parks & Trails

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Beaches

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Historic Sites

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Zoo

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