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OC Parks Summer Concert Series at Mile Square Regional Park.

OC Parks Presents the 2025 Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series

Celebrate summertime outdoors with 9 free concerts and 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 6 to August 29, 2025
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OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program

The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages visitors to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks and is available at 20 OC Parks facilities.
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Purchase an Annual Pass

Annual parking passes are available for County parks, beaches or both.
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Reserve a campground, shelter or group area online.
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No Duh: The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt at Mile Square Regional Park.

OC Parks Presents the 2025 Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series

Celebrate summertime outdoors with 9 free concerts and 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 6 to August 29, 2025. (Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks...
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Extended Spring-Summer Park Hours Begin March 9

The clocks spring forward early March 9, 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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2025 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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Gypsum Canyon Wilderness

Early Morning Hike: Gypsum Canyon Wilderness

Come explore Gypsum Canyon Wilderness, the northernmost portion of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This scenic hike involves steep climbs and descents on several single-track trails and is done at an average moving pace of 3 miles per hour. The rewards are many: panoramic views of Fremont and...
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Tot Trails

Explore the natural wonders of Peters Canyon Regional Park with OC Parks! Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a variety of kid-friendly hikes and talks. This program will begin outside the park office near the flagpole. Program content is tailored for ages 2 to 6, but all are welcome to...
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Adaptation Spotlight: Bioluminescence and UV Light

Discover the science behind bioluminescence and ultraviolet (UV) light and learn how plants and animals use these glowing abilities for survival, communication and beauty. We’ll see how flowers appear to pollinators in UV, explore plankton under a microscope and finish with a hands-on art activity...

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