OC Parks Permits

OC Parks Permits is here to help you enjoy your experience in the parks. We are responsible for assisting with private, commercial and non-profit use of OC Parks facilities. Below is a list of the most common types of permits we issue. 

**As of Sept. 1, issuing of photography permits has resumed.

Processing permit requests other than photography permits temporarily suspended. Click here for a full list of OC Parks COVID-19 Modified Operations.

Permit Activity Types Special Events (birthdays, weddings, reunions, company picnics, runs, bike events, etc.)  Vendors With Verified Insurance Filming and Photography (professional or commercial) Group Instruction (educational, fitness training, etc.) Construction and Encroachments (ingress/egress, stockpiling, utilities monitoring or repair, construct or install within OC Parks facilities) Research and Monitoring (studies of land, water and animals) Newport Harbor Tideland Docks (repairs and installation)

Payments accepted are Visa, Mastercard or Discover, checks are payable to the County of Orange, and cash in exact change only.

OCParks Permits Office
13042 Old Myford Rd.
Irvine, CA 92602

Phone Number: (866) 627-2757 Fax Number: (714) 973-3336
permits@ocparks.com


Public Counter Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.