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Fish Stocking

Catfish season in OC Parks begins the week of March 13.
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Reserve a campground, shelter or group area online.
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Annual parking passes are available for County parks, beaches or both.
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Donald P. Wagner, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and OC Parks Interim Director Pam Passow cut the ribbon to commemorate the opening of Saddleback Wilderness.

OC Parks Opens New Saddleback Wilderness Trail System

(Orange, Calif.) – Enjoy sweeping, 360-degree views from the mountains to the sea along a newly developed trail system at Saddleback Wilderness. Located within OC Parks’ Irvine...
Mickey the Jaguar at the OC Zoo's Large Mammal Exhibit

OC Zoo Welcomes New Jaguar to the Large Mammal Exhibit

(Orange, Calif.) – A young jaguar is the newest addition to the OC Zoo’s Large Mammal Exhibit, joining four large cats in the new section of the zoo. Mickey, an 11-month-old jaguar...
Poppies at Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

Extended Spring-Summer Park Hours Begin March 12

The clocks spring forward early March 12, marking the beginning of daylight saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the...
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2023 Catfish Stocking Schedule

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...
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Upcoming Events

Cardio Hike: Hangman’s Monument from Augustine irvine

Fitness Hike: Dripping Springs and Sandtrap

Join us for a strenuous, challenging, fast-paced, evening fitness hike in Limestone Canyon. Along the way we’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Orange County and possible wildlife sightings. This is a 6.5-mile fitness hike, completed in 2 hours and includes an 800-foot elevation change. This...
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After Work Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road

Join us every Wednesday night in OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. During the spring, summer and fall, hikers will enjoy wonderful sunset views and a panoramic overview of Orange County. This hike travels about 3.5 miles, up to the top of Loma...
Twilight Beginner Cardio Hike, Limestone Canyon

Thursday Morning Trek: Limestone Canyon and Dripping Springs

This week in OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in Limestone Canyon to Dripping Springs. The hike is a 7-mile loop hike which includes some hills and descents. In addition to the springs, we will enjoy panoramic views of the wildlands from East Loma. Please bring water, a trail snack, sun...

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