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OC Parks Beaches in Laguna Beach Now Open Following Oil Spill Closure
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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...
OC Parks Encouraging Community-Led Shoreline Monitoring in Dana Point
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(Dana Point, Calif.) – OC Parks recently installed the first community-driven shoreline monitoring location in Orange County. Located along the Strands Beach access ramp (map included in Press Images), the CoastSnap station encourages community members to help with coastal monitoring efforts. The CoastSnap station includes a smartphone cradle and instructions...
OC Parks Hosts Annual Fall-O-Ween Event At Heritage Hill Historical Park
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(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Celebrate the fall season with OC Parks at the third annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park October 13-15 and 20-22. Tour the decorated historical grounds during special park hours and take your picture at a variety of fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities. Try to find...
OC Parks Initiates Firewood Policy
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Campers now must use certified pest-free wood in campfires, or purchase wood from park office. OC Parks is initiating a new firewood policy designed to reduce the risk of damaging Orange County’s oak and sycamore woodlands and other trees from invasive pests. Effective today, visitors to OC Parks’ two camping...
OC Parks Facilities, Trails and Beaches Closed Sunday, August 20 Due To Tropical Storm Hilary
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(Orange County, Calif.) – Out of an abundance of caution for public safety, all OC Parks facilities, trails, beaches and campgrounds are closed Sunday, August 20, 2023, due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Hilary. The temporary closure includes all County operated beaches and regional, wilderness and historic parks. All...
OC Parks Hosts Prehistoric OC at Clark Regional Park
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(Buena Park, Calif.) – Join OC Parks on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park for Prehistoric OC, a free family-friendly event celebrating local paleontology, archaeology and the rich natural and cultural history of Orange County. Visitors of all ages can enjoy fun crafts, games, live animal demonstrations...
OC Parks Opens Red Rock Wilderness
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(Silverado, Calif.) – Hike atop colorful sandstone and cobble bluffs and enjoy breathtaking views of the Santa Ana Mountains and beyond at Red Rock Wilderness. Located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, the approximately 1,500-acre area features more than 8 miles of new trails for hiking, mountain biking and...
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OC Parks Opens Gypsum Canyon Wilderness
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(Anaheim, Calif.) – Discover prehistoric rock formations and surround yourself with stunning views at Gypsum Canyon Wilderness. The 500-acre property located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space features 6 miles of new trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, along with lookout points that offer sweeping views of the...