In the winter of 2000 as the new Visitor Center was being installed, several volunteers gathered together and began planting what today is a one acre Butterfly Garden. This is an area that has been planned thoroughly to attract not only the adult butterflies but also the larval form of...

ADA Mobility Device Rules Effective March 15, 2011 Introduction On September 15, 2010 the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) revised rules to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) effective March 15, 2011. These rules allow a mobilty device defined by DOJ rules as a wheelchair to be permitted in...

The OC Parks Trails Subcommittee was established on April 1, 2016, by the OC Parks Commission as an advisory body to the Commission to address matters regarding County trails and bikeways and provide a public forum for comments on this topic. The Subcommittee meets on a quarterly basis and is...

The OC Parks Commission is advisory to the Board of Supervisors and to the Director of OC Parks on matters related to the harbors, beaches, and regional parks of the County. Commissioners are appointed by each of the five members of the Board of Supervisors and two are appointed by...

Park only in designated areas. Vehicle operations restricted to designated roads. Minors (under 18 years) should be accompanied by an adult at all times. No Hunting allowed. Dogs must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum) The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation...

In 2007, Orange County Parks (OC Parks) was directed by the Board of Supervisors to develop a comprehensive Strategic Plan that addresses the management, operation, maintenance, expansion and development of its facilities and programs. The Board of Supervisors approved the OC Parks Strategic Plan in October, 2007. The Strategic Plan...

Garden Family Picnic Area Interpretive Programs Museum Restrooms Picnic Tables

In 1893 George B. Key and his wife Mary came to Placentia, where he was the superintendent of the 110-acre Southern California Semi-Tropical Fruit Company Ranch, owned by Richard Gilman. That year Mr. and Mrs. Key purchased twenty acres on the northwest corner of what is now Placentia Avenue and...

Fees OC Parks' Commissions and Committees Programs on the Irvine Ranch Open Space