(Santa Ana, Calif.) – Step into the compelling photographic experience at The Other Side of Memory: Photographs by Luis C. Garza exhibit now on display at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana (211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.). With striking visuals of historic moments of activism and community from...
(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...
Irvine Regional Park experiences an increase in visitation throughout September and October, especially on weekends. The park entrance may be impacted and the park could close to vehicle traffic if parking reaches capacity. If you are planning to visit the Pumpkin Patch, please note reservations are now required for weekends...
Placentia, Calif. – Chairman Doug Chaffee from the Orange County Board of Supervisors cut the ribbon on a brand-new, ADA-accessible fishing platform at Tri-City Regional Park in Placentia on May 31. “This new platform will open additional opportunities for more people to enjoy the wonderful sport of fishing,” Chairman Chaffee...
Red Rock Wilderness Hike atop 20 to 40-million-year-old red rocks and enjoy breathtaking views of the Santa Ana Mountains and beyond at Red Rock Wilderness. Located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, the 1,500-acre area features more than 8 miles of new trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback...
It's official! After more than 1,200 votes in the online poll, the new sister mountain lion cubs at the OC Zoo have officially been named! Watch the video below for the reveal! The two orphaned sister mountain lion cubs made their debut with the opening of the OC Zoo’s new...
Project Summary: OC Parks, in collaboration with OC Public Works, will enhance the park visitor experience by improving the entryway, providing an accessible path of travel into the park and fixing drainage issues. Work consists of: removing existing deteriorated asphalt pavement and replacing with a combination of regular and permeable...
What: This project is located at the northwest end of the lake at Ted Craig Regional Park. The current corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts have deteriorated beyond repair and the sidewalk is now undermined and, in some areas, has detached from the structure. This project is to demo the sidewalk...
Dogs not permitted. Trails may be closed for three days or more following rain. Nix Nature Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The nature center is subject to closure on holidays and to the availability of staff...
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is adding a pollinator garden with native plants near the Nix Nature Center. The newly planted garden replaces invasive plants that had settled in the area. A group of student volunteers from Stanbridge University worked with park staff for more than a year to protect and...