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History
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Ralph B. Clark Regional Park has a rich history of fossils. Over 10,000 years ago this site contained marshes, grassy meadows and oak woodlands, inhabited by at least 70 forms of life including the ancient mammoth, ground sloth and ring-tailed cat. Paleontologists have discovered remains of prehistoric camel, whale, bison...
Capistrano-Doheny Beach Nature-Based Shoreline Adaptation Project
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Capistrano-Doheny Nature-Based Shoreline Adaptation Project rendering Project Summary: OC Parks is pursuing final design and permits for a Nature-Based Shoreline Adaption Project at the north end of Capistrano Beach and south end of neighboring Doheny State Beach. This “ living shoreline ” project consists of construct ing a 1,150-foot system...
E-bikes in OC Parks
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Biking on County Regional Bikeways Bicycles, Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes permitted. All bikes yield to pedestrians. Speed limit of 10 MPH. Obey all traffic laws. Helmets are required for riders under 18 years old. All bikes must stay on designated trails or bikeways at all times. No person...
Fall-Winter Park Hours Begin Nov. 2
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The clocks fall back early Nov. 2, marking the end of daylight saving time and the beginning of OC Parks’ fall-winter operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 6 p.m. for the fall and winter, and wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Fall-winter hours for the following regional parks are...
Join OC Parks for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay Sept. 20
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(Orange County, Calif.) – Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and fellow volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, Sept. 20. Lend a helping hand, protect local coastlines and wildlife, and contribute to the removal of thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables that make its...
OC Parks Beaches in Laguna Beach Now Open Following Oil Spill Closure
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The County of Orange, in coordination with Unified Command, announces the reopening of the sand at County-operated beaches in the City of Laguna Beach at 9 a.m. today, October 8. These include Aliso Beach, Laguna Royale Beach, Table Rock Beach, Thousand Steps Beach and West Street Beach. The reopening is...
Newport Beach and Dana Point Harbors Reopened Following Oil Spill Closure
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In cooperation with local judications, Unified Command has announced that the Captain of the Port has opened Newport Beach Harbor and Dana Point Harbor to all vessel traffic on 8th October 2021 at 3 p.m. PT. In addition, OC Parks is announcing the reopening of Bayside Beach, located in Newport...