(Lake Forest, Calif.) - Discover the rich history of Orange County’s rancho era at the annual Rancho Days Fiesta on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park. This event celebrates the unique history of rancho and Native American cultures through interactive activities, live...

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...

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...

(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...

(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...

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...

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...

The County of Orange, in coordination with Unified Command, announces the full reopening of County-operated beaches in the City of Laguna Beach at 8 a.m. today, October 14, consistent with the City’s full reopening of its beaches. These include Aliso Beach, Laguna Royale Beach, Table Rock Beach, Thousand Steps Beach...

Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule will be updated as available. California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks other than Irvine Lake. Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2021 Clark Regional Park Mile Square Regional Park Laguna Niguel Regional Park Irvine Lake Week of Dec. 6-10, 2021 Carbon...

(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...