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New Garden Attracts Pollinators to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

August 22, 2022

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is adding a pollinator garden with native plants near the Nix Nature Center. The newly planted garden replaces invasive plants that had settled in the...

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Ted Craig Regional Park Culvert and Sidewalk Replacement

What: This project is located at the northwest end of the lake at Ted Craig Regional Park. The current corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts have deteriorated beyond repair and the...

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William R. Mason Regional Park Entry Driveway and Roadway Improvements

Project Summary: OC Parks, in collaboration with OC Public Works, will enhance the park visitor experience by improving the entryway, providing an accessible path of travel into...

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OC Zoo Mountain Lion Cubs' Names Revealed

It's official! After more than 1,200 votes in the online poll, the new sister mountain lion cubs at the OC Zoo have officially been named! Watch the video below for the reveal! The...

Six people, including OC Parks staff and Chairman Chaffee, stand behind a yellow ribbon. Chaffee prepares to cut the ribbon with large, ceremonial scissors.

OC Parks Opens ADA-Accessible Fishing Platform at Tri-City Regional Park

Placentia, Calif. – Chairman Doug Chaffee from the Orange County Board of Supervisors cut the ribbon on a brand-new, ADA-accessible fishing platform at Tri-City Regional Park in...

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Vote for Your Favorite Names for OC Zoo Mountain Lion Cubs

Two orphaned sister mountain lion cubs made their debut this month with the opening of the OC Zoo’s new large mammal exhibit. Now, you have the chance to help pick their names!...

Three OC Zoo staff and OC Supervisor Donald P. Wagner stand next to a plaque commemorating the opening of the new OC Zoo large mammal exhibit.

NEW OC ZOO LARGE MAMMAL EXHIBIT TO OPEN MAY 13 WITH NEW BIG CATS

(Orange, Calif.) – A new large mammal exhibit at the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park will open to the public May 13 and will mark the debut of four new animals. The new, 2-acre...

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RANCHO DAYS FIESTA RETURNS TO HERITAGE HILL HISTORICAL PARK MAY 7

Orange County, Calif. – The County of Orange and OC Parks invite you to experience the annual Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park on Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to...

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OC PARKS PRESENTS THE 2022 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AND SUNSET CINEMA FILM SERIES

Celebrate summertime outdoors with 10 free concerts + 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 17 – September 2. (Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are...