Park Hours: Fall - Winter Hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST Park Hours: Spring - Summer Hours, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. PDT Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and alternate Fridays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office closed on weekends and holidays. The Interpretive Center is...

Friday, August 29, 2025: OC Parks has received the results of the necropsies performed on three bass fish that died during the incident. Bacteriology, histology, parasitology, heavy metals and viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV) were tested. The testing yielded the following results: Bacteriology : No significant issues detected. Histology...

(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...

(Orange County, Calif.) – OC Parks is welcoming autumn with an expansive lineup of free fall and Halloween-themed events and programs for all ages across Orange County this October. Explore the decorated historic grounds during special park hours at the fifth annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park, Oct. 10-12...

OC Public Works will perform pedestrian bridge improvements within the Wilderness Area at Mason Regional Park, east of Culver Drive. This work will help reduce flooding and improve public safety in this area. Trail closures are necessary to complete this important work and maintain public safety. WHAT: Crews are installing...

(Orange County, Calif.) – OC Parks is offering a variety of free, fall and spooky-themed events and programs for all ages throughout Orange County this autumn. Explore decorated historical grounds during special park hours at the fourth annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park Oct. 11-13 and 18-20. Put on...

Orange County, Calif. – The County of Orange and OC Parks invite you to experience the annual Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park on Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travel back in time to explore Orange County’s rancho era, and enjoy hands-on activities, music...

Lake Forest, Calif. - The County of Orange and OC Parks invite you to experience the annual Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event celebrates the history of the rancho and Native American cultures through...

(Modjeska Canyon, Calif.) – Restoration will begin this month on the oldest building on the grounds of OC Parks’ National Historic Landmark Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens in Modjeska Canyon. Congress, through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, selected the project to receive a “Save...