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...

Body Project Summary: OC Parks, in collaboration with OC Public Works, will enhance the park visitor experience by improving the entryway, providing an accessible path of travel into the park and fixing drainage issues. Work consists of: removing existing deteriorated asphalt pavement and replacing with a combination of regular and permeable...

Body What: This project is located at the northwest end of the lake at Ted Craig Regional Park. The current corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts have deteriorated beyond repair and the sidewalk is now undermined and, in some areas, has detached from the structure. This project is to demo the sidewalk...

Body Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is adding a pollinator garden with native plants near the Nix Nature Center. The newly planted garden replaces invasive plants that had settled in the area. A group of student volunteers from Stanbridge University worked with park staff for more than a year to protect and...

Body *This project has been completed as of 9/29/2023. All areas are open to the public.* OC Parks in collaboration with OC Public Works will complete repairs of three Santa Ana River Trail bridges. Work consists of removal and replacement of bridge decks and handrailing. Bridge #1 in the City of...

Body Orange County, Calif. – Join OC Parks on Saturday, Oct. 1, to celebrate Irvine Regional Park’s 125th anniversary. This free, family-friendly event will showcase the park’s historical significance while highlighting its continued importance in the community. The Irvine family gifted the land that is now Irvine Regional Park to the...

Body Come and visit The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center at Upper Newport Bay where the 2022 California Coastal Commission Art & Poetry Contest winning work is being displayed. You will enjoy original art and poetry by grade school students. We are sure you will be amazed by their work...