In 1893 the newly created County of Orange purchased the land where the Old Courthouse sits from William Spurgeon, the founder of Santa Ana, for the express purpose of building a permanent courthouse. But the first building constructed on that parcel was not a courthouse but the county jail, which...
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Internships with the County of Orange offer students and recent graduates an opportunity to partner with one of the premier employers in the region as they explore career options and apply their academic skills and knowledge to the workplace. OC Parks offers internships in a variety of different areas including...
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Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. 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 every visitor. No wood burning. Only charcoal fires are permitted in park barbecues...
Bicycling/Bike Trails Equestrian Trails: Equestrian staging is located at the Big Bend parking lot - at Laguna Canyon Road approx. 1 mile south of the El Toro Road intersection. Hiking Trails Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs Restrooms Scenic Overlook
Park Amenities: Restrooms
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...
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...
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...