Body 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...

Body Below are resources provided to OC Parks Volunteers that will assist volunteers in their role of connecting the community to OC Parks facilities. If you are not yet an OC Parks Volunteer, learn how to get involved. OC Parks Volunteer Manual The volunteer manual provides an overview of all OC...

Body The OC Zoo is located inside beautiful Irvine Regional Park in the city of Orange. The Zoo is nestled among the majestic 495-acre park. The Zoo's focus is on animals and plants native to the southwestern United States. Many of our animals are injured, orphaned, confiscated, or not releasable into...

Body OC Parks provides a variety of volunteer services across a very diverse system of regional parks, wilderness parks, historical parks, trails, beaches and open space. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit anyone’s interest, including Historic Docent, Backcounty Patrol, OC Zoo opportunities, and more. For volunteer videos and... Links in this section relate to Body

Body New Large Mammal Exhibit New Large Mammal Exhibit at OC Zoo Now Open May 2022 -- A new large mammal exhibit at the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park opened to the public May 13 and marked the debut of four new animals. The new, 2-acre habitat represents the largest...

Body Admission to the Old Courthouse Museum is free. Metered parking is available in the lot on the north side of the Old Courthouse. Brochure Old Courthouse Map Government Services For information about passports, wedding ceremonies and other records, please contact the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's office, or call it at (714)... Links in this section relate to Body

Body OC Parks Partner Agencies OC Parks is partnered with several non-profit agencies around Orange County that directly support specific parks within the OC Parks system. These partnerships provide volunteer support opportunities within the designated parks, and in some cases, financial contributions to specialized programs and projects. Below is a list...

Body The Orange County Historical Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1973 in response to requests by interested County residents. The Commission is a citizen advisory group with fifteen members who advise the Board of Supervisors on items related to historic places, archeological and paleontological sites, archives/historic records...

Body Beach Access: Access road takes you to the beach area and Bluff Park. The access road is for county personnel, lifeguards and emergency vehicles only. The handicapped may be driven to the bottom of the road if they have a handicap placard affixed to the windshield or a license plate...

Body Orange County Fire Watch Network volunteers are a dedicated group specially trained to deter arson activity, ensure early fire detection and provide public education about fire danger. Fire Watch volunteers are not trained as firefighters, but provide an important component to prevent destructive wildfires. The Orange County Fire Watch network...