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Historic Sites
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Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens Heritage Hill Historical Park Irvine Ranch Historic Park George Key Ranch Historic Park Old Orange County Courthouse Ramon Peralta Adobe Historic Site Historic Yorba Cemetery
OC Zoo Improvement Project
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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...
Park Amenities
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Amphitheater Bicycling/Bike Trails Classroom Dogs Permitted: Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Equestrian Trails Gift Shop Hiking Trails Interpretive Center: Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs Restrooms Scenic Overlook
Mile Square Regional Park Archery Range
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The archery range at Mile Square Regional Park is available to the public, free of charge. The 6.7-acre range features 24 shooting lanes beneath a continuous shade structure, targets, bow racks, perimeter fencing, north orientation and a 20-foot safety berm. The range is the largest in Orange County. Open target...
Park Web Links
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Laguna Canyon Foundation : Laguna Canyon Foundation, volunteering and helping to preserve, protect and enhance the South Coast Wilderness. 949-497-8324 Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Resource Management Plan (RMP) - 2009 Complete RMP (43,000 KB) RMP by Chapters Chapter 1 (354 KB) - Executive Summary Chapters 2-3 (2,400 KB)...
2018 OC Parks Strategic Plan
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The 2018 OC Parks Strategic Plan was approved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 4, 2018. The plan compiles research, outreach and discussions with the public, stakeholders, the County Board of Supervisors (Board) and OC Community Resources/OC Parks (OC Parks) employees. The resulting document highlights OC Parks’...
History
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On June 29, 2010, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to accept a donation of 20,000 acres from the Irvine Company to the County for preservation and guided recreation. Additional acreage was donated in late 2014. The historic Irvine Ranch’s origins date back to the 1830s as a Mexican...
Park Amenities
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Amphitheater Barbeques/Fire Rings Bicycling/Bike Trails Dogs Permitted Family Picnic Area Fishing A fishing license is required for persons 16 years and older. All State Fish & Game Department Rules and Regulations apply at this facility. Hiking Trails Horseshoe Pits Interpretive Programs 8 Lighted Pickleball Courts Playground/Tot Lot Radio Controlled Glider...
Trail Use Designation Pilot Project
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OC Parks in 2021 engaged in a Trail Use Designation Pilot Project that we hope will improve user experience and alleviate trail user conflict and congestion. The project involved temporarily changing existing trail use designations on select trails at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and...
History
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The history of the ranch began with James Irvine. He joined two others owning the property before becoming the sole owner of it in 1878. After his death in 1886, his son James Irvine II (J.I.) became the successor of his father’s ranch. The ranch grew significantly and transformed into...