Join OC Parks at Irvine Ranch Historic Park as a professional artist guides you through an engaging program focusing on urban sketching techniques using pen and watercolor. Artists of all levels are welcome to come and take in the beautiful historic grounds which include original ranch structures that reflect the rich agricultural history of Orange County, the Katie Wheeler Branch Library and tranquil citrus groves.  Bring your own sketch pad and art materials including oil, acrylic, pastel, or other drawing media and enjoy creating art outside. A guided tour about the history of Irvine Ranch Historic Park will also be included. 

Program and parking are free. Materials are not provided, only art instruction. A list of recommended materials will be made available to all registered participants in advance of the program. Sun protection, water and snacks are recommended. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here. 

Celebrate 50 years of recreation at Santiago Oaks Regional Park by hiking through its history! Learn about the Windes family that called this park home, the flood of 1969 and the grassroots effort to preserve Barham Ranch as parkland. Stops will include the Historic and Villa Park Dams, the Historic Orange Grove, the Nature Center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the Nature Center located near the parking lot and travel approximately 3 miles with little elevation gain.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended. Learn more and register here.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the program and strollers are not recommended. Sun protection, sturdy footwear and plenty of water are strongly encouraged.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

Inclement weather will cancel the program.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Celebrate 50 years of recreation at Santiago Oaks Regional Park by hiking through its history! Learn about the Windes family that called this park home, the flood of 1969 and the grassroots effort to preserve Barham Ranch as parkland.  Stops will include the Historic and Villa Park Dams, the Historic Orange Grove, the Nature Center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the Nature Center located near the parking lot and travel approximately 3 miles with little elevation gain.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended.  Learn more and register here.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the program and strollers are not recommended.  Sun protection, sturdy footwear and plenty of water are strongly encouraged.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

Inclement weather will cancel the program.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Project Summary: 

The Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park Playground Replacement Project will revitalize an existing playground area by removing old playground equipment and installing new play equipment and impact surfaces to ensure safety and functionality for children of all ages. The project scope also includes minor site enhancements. 

When: 

Spring 2024 – Fall 2024

The construction schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Working Days/Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact Information:
OC Parks
(949) 923-2250

Help us thank our zookeepers for all their hard work caring for our zoo animals!

Kids activities include making thank you cards for our zookeepers and a fun craft. 

The first children ages 12 & under will receive a free train ride ticket for Irvine Park Railroad. 

Our zookeepers will be giving special "keeper chats" throughout the day.

Reservations are not needed.

Zoo admission is $2 per person (ages 2& under are free). 

Parking is $5 per car on weekends. 

Join us for fun ways to connect youth with nature by encouraging exploration at Irvine Regional Park with one of our zookeepers. You will also meet some zoo creatures up close! This program uses curriculum by the National Recreation and Park Association. 

Program is for ages 5-10 years old ONLY. 

Cost is $5 per child (one parent included). Parent may accompany child for program.

Phone registration is required. To register for a class, call 714-973-6846. 

Parking fee is $3 per vehicle on weekdays. 

Join us for fun ways to connect youth with nature by encouraging exploration at Irvine Regional Park with one of our zookeepers. You will also meet some zoo creatures up close! This program uses curriculum by the National Recreation and Park Association. 

Program is for ages 5-10 years old ONLY. 

Cost is $5 per child (one parent included). Parent may accompany child for program.

Phone registration is required. To register for a class, call 714-973-6846. 

Parking fee is $3 per vehicle on weekdays. 

Join us for fun ways to connect youth with nature by encouraging exploration at Irvine Regional Park with one of our zookeepers. You will also meet some zoo creatures up close! This program uses curriculum by the National Recreation and Park Association. 

Program is for ages 5-10 years old ONLY. 

Cost is $5 per child (one parent included). Parent may accompany child for program.

Phone registration is required. To register for a class, call 714-973-6846. 

Parking fee is $3 per vehicle on weekdays. 

Join us for fun ways to connect youth with nature by encouraging exploration at Irvine Regional Park with one of our zookeepers. You will also meet some zoo creatures up close! This program uses curriculum by the National Recreation and Park Association. 

Program is for ages 5-10 years old ONLY. 

Cost is $5 per child (one parent included). Parent may accompany child for program.

Phone registration is required. To register for a class, call 714-973-6846. 

Parking fee is $3 per vehicle on weekdays. 

Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting zoo creatures up close! 

Program is for ages 3-4 years old ONLY. 

Cost is $5 per child (one parent included). Parent must accompany child for entire program.

Phone registration is required. To register for a class, call 714-973-6846. 

Parking fee is $3 per vehicle on weekdays.