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History
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Ralph B. Clark Regional Park has a rich history of fossils. Over 10,000 years ago this site contained marshes, grassy meadows and oak woodlands, inhabited by at least 70 forms of life including the ancient mammoth, ground sloth and ring-tailed cat. Paleontologists have discovered remains of prehistoric camel, whale, bison...
Capistrano-Doheny Beach Nature-Based Shoreline Adaptation Project
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Capistrano-Doheny Nature-Based Shoreline Adaptation Project rendering Project Summary: OC Parks is pursuing final design and permits for a Nature-Based Shoreline Adaption Project at the north end of Capistrano Beach and south end of neighboring Doheny State Beach. This “ living shoreline ” project consists of construct ing a 1,150-foot system...
E-bikes in OC Parks
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Biking on County Regional Bikeways Bicycles, Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes permitted. All bikes yield to pedestrians. Speed limit of 10 MPH. Obey all traffic laws. Helmets are required for riders under 18 years old. All bikes must stay on designated trails or bikeways at all times. No person...
History
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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...
Park Rules
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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...
Park Rules
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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.
Research & Monitoring
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Research and Monitoring permits are required for those activities conducted on OC Parks facilities and open space lands. To assist you, refer to the accompanying instructions and guidelines. If you have questions regarding the type of permit to use, please contact (949) 585-6429. Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m...
Peters Canyon General Development Plan
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Project Update On September 24, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved the General Development Plan (GDP) and Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Peters Canyon Regional Park. The GDP and RMP addresses current and future park programming needs, including parking, trail access, regional connectivity, and long-term management plans for ecological and...