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
Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Use of motorized vehicles and equipment is prohibited. Bicycling is permitted on the paved trails only. Off-road bicycling is prohibited. MINORS SHOULD BE UNDER DIRECT ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES. Park Subject to closure during rainy weather. This wilderness area is characterized by certain inherent dangers...
The OC Zoo traces its roots back to 1905 when Red Foxes were introduced in the Irvine Park Region and bred by J.A. Turner. A small collection of animals started in 1920 by Tustin rancher Sam Nau featured a pair of pet mule deer. Nau eventually built a corral for...
Important Notice: Permit applications MUST be received 30 days prior to your event date for processing. If you are contracting vendors on our list of vendors with verified insurance , applications MUST be received a minimum of 14 days prior to event date. To conduct organized group educational and recreational...
Peters Canyon Regional Park was part of the original Spanish land grant, Rancho Lomas de Santiago. During those Spanish days, Peters Canyon was called Canon de las Ranas or "Canyon of the Frogs." This was attributed to the canyon's drainage into the Cienega de las Ranas or "Marsh of the...