Many regional parks are connected to each other by a network of regional riding and hiking trails and Class I (paved off-road) bikeways. Riding and hiking trails have a soft surface, typically composed of native soil or decomposed granite (DG). Trails are used by equestrians, pedestrians, and mountain bicyclists. Class...

Dogs : June 15 to Sept. 10 dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dogs must be on leash at all times. Beach Safety Information from OC Lifeguards Popular beach area due to easy access to the beach from the parking lot. Sweeping view...

For inquiries or reservations, please contact the South County Historical Parks office at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest at 949-923-2230 or heritagehill@ocparks.com . Park Brochure Park Map Forest of Arden Documentary Video Helena Modjeska Theatrical Tour Map (1877-1907) Tucked away amidst a live oak grove on the banks...

Fall - Winter Hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. PDT Spring - Summer Hours, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST Office Hours: Every other Monday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please call ahead for staff availability. Park Brochure Park Map Parking fees...

Park Hours: Fall - Winter Hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST Park Hours: Spring - Summer Hours, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. PDT Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and alternate Fridays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Office closed on weekends and holidays. The Interpretive Center is...

Camping: Year-round Check-in time 2 p.m. and check-out time 12 p.m. Day Use - 7 a.m. to sunset all year. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7 to 11:30 a.m. and 12 to 3:30 p.m. Office closed every other Monday. Domestic animals not permitted. Parking fees (day use): $3 per vehicle...

Red Rock Wilderness Hike atop 20 to 40-million-year-old red rocks and enjoy breathtaking views of the Santa Ana Mountains and beyond at Red Rock Wilderness. Located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, the 1,500-acre area features more than 8 miles of new trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback...

Dogs not permitted. Trails may be closed for three days or more following rain. Nix Nature Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The nature center is subject to closure on holidays and to the availability of staff...

Fall - Winter Hours, 7 a.m to 6 p.m. PST Spring - Summer Hours, 7 a.m to 9 p.m. PDT Office Hours: Every other Monday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call ahead for staff availability. Office is closed on weekends and...

Fall - Winter Hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. PDT Spring - Summer Hours, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Park Map Park Brochure Parking fees: $3 per vehicle entry Monday - Friday; $5 Saturday - Sunday; Higher for some...