Body OC Parks is taking action and developing a long-term strategy to preserve public access and amenities at Capistrano Beach after coastal erosion seriously damaged a walkway. The beach has long battled debris and damage during strong tidal conditions, and after a large storm in November 2018, the wooden boardwalk collapsed...

Body Upcoming catfish stocking schedule by week for Irvine Lake, Carbon Canyon, Craig, Clark, Tri-City, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Mile Square and Yorba regional Parks.California fishing license required* and all California Department of Fish and Wildlife rules apply.(*license not required at Irvine Lake) read more View PDF

Body 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 Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2023 Carbon Canyon Regional Park Laguna Niguel Regional Park Irvine Lake Week of Dec. 11-15, 2023...

Body The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center is open Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Mondays and major holidays. No fees are collected at this time. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve represent approximately 1,000 acres of open space. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve...

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Body (Santa Ana, Calif.) – Discover the work of local artists inspired by life in Southern California at Omnivision: Art Across Boundaries art exhibit, now on display at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana (211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.). The collection, made up of more than 180 original paintings...

Body Two orphaned sister mountain lion cubs made their debut this month with the opening of the OC Zoo’s new large mammal exhibit. Now, you have the chance to help pick their names! *Voting has concluded. Check back soon for the name announcement!* More than 1,500 name suggestions were submitted in...

Body 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...

Body 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...