Amphitheater: Riley has a small amphitheater/outdoor classroom. Bicycling/Bike Trails Equestrian Trails Family Picnic Area Hiking Trails Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs Restrooms (Portable) Scenic Overlook Picnic Tables
School and Group Tours Cost: $3 per student or adult Tours are 1 1/2 hours in length and include a zoo tour guide. Topics covered include habitats, adaptations, feeding habits, and general information about animals native to the southwestern United States. Tours are available for any grade level. Tours also...
Laguna Niguel Regional Park was originally a part of the Mexican grant Rancho Niguel. This rancho was granted to Juan Avila in 1842 by Governor Alvarado. The ranch was named for a local Indian Village called "Niguil." Juan Avila, referred to as El Rico (The Rich), was considered one of...
2025 California Preservation Foundation (CPF) Preservation Design Award for Preservation or Restoration | Restoration of the Joseph Pleasants Stone Building at Arden National Association of Counties (NACo) Parks and Recreation Award | Adventure Awaits at Saddleback, Gypsum Canyon and Red Rock Wilderness Areas Volunteers Award | Volunteer Education and Engagement...
Camping Parks Located in south Orange County, O'Neill Regional Park and Caspers Wilderness Park operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit each park page for additional information. Individual Campsite Per site, Per day: Following fees are per night/per single RV, car or truck (with or without towed...
Construction and Encroachments Permit Forms To apply for this type of permit, please contact (949) 585-6429. If you have submitted a permit application and have not been contacted by OC Parks within one week after submission, please email Encroachment.Permits@ocparks.com . Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m...
The area of Carbon Canyon known as Olinda, was settled by farmers and ranchers before the 1880s. The arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad instigated a land boom in the area. Farmers and ranchers believing they had found an agricultural haven, flocked to the area. Cattle and sheep were pastured...
Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs
OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and shoreline, Orange County’s award-winning parks and programs are enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year, in ways as diverse as...
Regional Parks OC Parks - Rules and Regulations Group and Shelter Areas Reserving a group or shelter area does not guarantee parking or parking in close proximity Use of vendors or contract services (e.g., bounce house rentals, caterers, etc.) in the park requires an OC Parks Permit. Please contact the...