Early in World War II the United States Navy Department purchased a square mile of agricultural land in what is today the City of Fountain Valley. The land was purchased to construct military airfields which were utilized in conjunction with the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station and Santa Ana...

Smoking in designated areas only. Park only in designated areas. Swimming or wading in creek or lake is prohibited. (No watercraft allowed) A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Fires are permitted only in fireplaces and approved camp stoves. Fire prevention must be the first concern of...

Camping Park Rules Regional Park Rules OC Parks Trails: Understanding Use, Access, and Impact *More park rules available on individual park pages. Full list of Orange County Codified Ordinances regarding Parks, Beaches and Recreational Areas.

Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. Park Subject to closure during rainy weather. Park only in designated areas. Smoking in designated areas only. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. No domestic animals permitted inside building(s). Dogs...

The Silverado Fire ignited Monday, Oct. 26 and burned more than 12,000 acres in Irvine, Lake Forest and Silverado, including portions of Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park and Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve in the Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will provide operational updates for the affected parks on this page as...

Enjoy an afternoon family hike in Agua Chinon...

Join us in beautiful Weir Canyon for this moderate...

We start our ride through OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch...

Ready for a workout? Forget the gym for the day...

Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, and...