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Extended Spring-Summer Park Hours Begin March 8
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The clocks spring forward early March 8, marking the beginning of daylight saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the spring and summer. Wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Spring-summer hours for the following regional parks are 7 a.m. to 9...
Crawford Canyon Park and Sidewalk Extension
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OC Public Works will be installing a guardrail along Newport Blvd. from Crawford Canyon Park driveway entrance to the Crawford Canyon Road intersection. Lane closures are expected during construction. WHAT: Construction activity along the north side of Newport Blvd. will include installing guardrails, rebuilding curb, and gutter, asphalt reconstruction, traffic...
Crawford Canyon Park and Sidewalk Extension Project
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Crawford Canyon Park opened to the public on Nov. 19, 2025 . In collaboration with Orange County (OC) Parks, OC Public Works will be starting construction of a new neighborhood park and public walkway improvements along Crawford Canyon Road in North Tustin. WHAT: Upcoming project activities will include: Clearing of...
Badminton and Table Tennis at Freedom Hall within Mile Square Regional Park
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(Fountain Valley, Calif.) – Badminton and table tennis are now available to the public on weekends at Freedom Hall, located within OC Parks’ Mile Square Regional Park. These activities are available to the public free of charge Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table tennis tables and...
Laguna Niguel Lake Fish Die Off
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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...
Craig Regional Park Lake Restoration Project
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Project Summary: Craig Regional Park lake will undergo a lake restoration project beginning in June through Fall 2025. WHAT: Lake dredging and bank stabilization will be performed along 600 linear feet of shoreline on the north side of the lake. View a project map . Partially funded through a Habitat...
2023 Catfish Stocking Schedule
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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 March 13-17, 2023 Irvine Lake Mile Square Regional Park Tri-City Regional Park Yorba Regional Park Week of April 24-28...
Irvine Regional Park Overflow Parking Information
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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...
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park Closed Due to Recent Mountain Lion Activity
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has reopened. The park initially closed out of an abundance of caution on Nov. 4 due to mountain lion activity and remained closed following heavy rains which caused wet and muddy trail conditions. Due to the confirmed mountain lion sightings at Whiting...
Fun Fall Happenings at OC Parks
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(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...