ORANGE, Calif.— OC Zoo veterinarians and staff are caring for two mountain lion kittens found outside a Thousand Oaks office complex. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) brought the two female kittens to a local veterinary hospital in Orange County for treatment when they appeared to languish without any...
(Orange, Calif.) – Chairman Donald P. Wagner of the Orange County Board of Supervisors along with OC Parks staff cut the ribbon on a new shade structure at the Falcon Flats group area at Irvine Regional Park in Orange on March 27. Falcon Flats group area is the largest reservable...
Project Summary: OC Parks in collaboration with OC Public Works will complete asphalt pavement and concrete remedial repairs of the Carbon Canyon Regional Park parking lots. Construction will be done in six phases starting Jan. 24, 2022. Access to the park will be maintained for the duration of the project...
The clocks spring forward early March 13, marking the beginning of daylight-saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the spring and summer, and wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Spring-summer hours for the following regional parks are 7 a.m. to 9...
Project Summary: The proposed project consists of the redesign and expansion of an existing 20-year old, 50-seat amphitheater adjacent to the park’s Nature Center. This is needed because seating capacity is limited and does not serve average attendance, which often exceeds three times the amphitheater’s capacity. The proposed project increases...
(North Tustin, Calif.) – OC Parks is excited to announce the opening of Crawford Canyon Park, featuring new enhancements and amenities for the public of all ages to enjoy. Surrounded by natural rolling landscapes and native plantings, the new 2.5-acre park includes two nature-themed playgrounds, exercise stations, picnic tables and...
Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has reopened. The park initially closed out of an abundance of caution on Nov. 4 due to mountain lion activity and remained closed following heavy rains which caused wet and muddy trail conditions. Due to the confirmed mountain lion sightings at Whiting...
(Orange County, Calif.) – The holiday season is here and so is OC Parks’ lineup of free, festive fun throughout Orange County. Wander through beautifully decorated historic buildings aglow with holiday lights and seasonal décor at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk Dec. 5-7 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Heritage...
(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Get in the holiday spirit at OC Parks’ Heritage Hill Historical Park this December with two weekends of family-friendly fun at Candlelight Walk and Holiday Lights. Celebrate the joy of the season at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk Dec. 5-7, from 5 to 9 p.m. and...
Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule is subject to change and will be updated as available. California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks besides Irvine Lake. Week of March 17-21, 2025 Clark Regional Park Irvine Lake Mile Square Regional Park Yorba Regional Park Week of April 21-25...