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Park Rules
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No domestic animals permitted inside building(s). Dogs allowed on exterior grounds must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum). No littering (including rice, flower petals, confetti, etc.) Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. Smoking in designated areas only. Skateboarding is not permitted. Possession...
History
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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...
History
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Irvine Park was part of Don Teodosio Yorba's original Mexican grant of Rancho Lomas de Santiago. The first recreational use of the oak grove was by the early German colonists who settled Anaheim in 1857, and the area became known as the "Picnic Grounds." In 1860, Don Teodosio sold his...
OC Loop
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Tracks at Brea Now Open! The Tracks at Brea Trail is now officially completed, with all segments entirely open for the community to use. What was once a railroad and train depot has now transformed into a 50-acre linear park that traverses the City across four miles. For more information...
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Park Amenities
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Barbecues Barbecues are permitted only in barbecue grills located in various areas of the park and are available first come, first served. Bicycling/Bike Trails The park has on-road, pathway and natural surface trails to ride bicycles on. Bicycle helmets required for all persons under 18 years of age. Bicycles permitted...
Land Use Permits
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A Land Use Permit has replaced the former OC Parks Construction and Encroachment Permits. Applicants can now use the new OC Parks Land Use Permit System to apply for a Land Use Permit. This new online process has been developed to help streamline the submission process and improve communication throughout...
Internships
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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...