We love the nightlife! Join us at Peters Canyon Regional Park as we search for nighttime critters that call the park home. From humble toads to graceful owls, you never know what you’ll see!
This program will begin in front of the park office near the restrooms and flagpole. Layers, sturdy footwear and water are recommended. Red-tinted flashlights are highly encouraged; please do not bring standard flashlights.
This hike is not recommended for very small children or strollers. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian during the program.
The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.
We love the nightlife! Join us at Peters Canyon Regional Park as we search for nighttime critters that call the park home. From humble toads to graceful owls, you never know what you’ll see!
This program will begin in front of the park office near the restrooms and flagpole. Layers, sturdy footwear and water are recommended. Red-tinted flashlights are highly encouraged; please do not bring standard flashlights.
This hike is not recommended for very small children or strollers. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian during the program.
The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.
*This program takes place at Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA92869*
The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling empowered to be stewards of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources.
Participants will explore Irvine Regional Park, complete activities and take the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Oath to earn a unique Jr. Ranger badge. This program will begin outside the nature center.
This program is designed for ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program. Sunscreen, sturdy footwear and water are recommended.
The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle. Inclement weather will cancel the program.
Join OC Parks at Irvine Regional Park to lend a hand restoring the Habitat Adventure Trail by removing invasive species, cleaning up excess debris, trimming large shrubs and preparing the area for new plantings of native species.
General purpose gardening gloves and long pants are recommended, and tools and gloves will be available on-site.
The program and parking are free for volunteers. Please notify the park attendant you are volunteering when you arrive.
Bring plenty of water, sunscreen and snacks. The program will begin at the Habitat Adventure Trail trailhead near parking lot G.
Celebrate more than 125 years of recreation at Irvine Regional Park by hiking through its history! Learn about the park's early ranching history and transformation into the "Picnic Grounds" that would eventually become Irvine Park. Stops will include the nature center, lake, quasquicentennial arch and more.
The program will begin in front of the nature center near parking lot T and will cover approximately 1 mile over varied terrain with no elevation gain.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or 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 may cancel the program.
For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
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Join OC Parks for a kid-friendly hike and explore the natural wonders of Irvine Regional Park!
This program will begin at the nature center and includes a short hike. Program content is tailored for ages 2 to 6, but all are welcome to attend. Water, comfortable attire and closed-toe shoes are recommended. Strollers are permitted on this walk.
Join an experienced OC Parks volunteer and stroll through Irvine Regional Park searching high in the trees for flittering friends and low in the scrubs for bouncing birds. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, comfortable shoes and an eye for spotting birds!
This walk begins outside the nature center, near parking lot T.
Join an experienced OC Parks volunteer and stroll through Santiago Oaks Regional Park searching high in the trees for flittering friends and low in the scrubs for bouncing birds. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, comfortable shoes and an eye for spotting birds!
Join an experienced OC Parks volunteer and stroll through Peters Canyon Regional Park searching high in the trees for flittering friends and low in the scrubs for bouncing birds. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, comfortable shoes and an eye for spotting birds!
This program begins near the flagpole by the park office.
