Possession and/or consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. Dogs must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum) Roller-skating is permitted in designated areas only. Bicycling is permitted on the paved and dirt trails only...

OC Parks staff members help preserve Orange County's parks in perpetuity for the recreation, education and inspiration of all visitors. Any ongoing recruitments are posted on the County of Orange website. To apply or sign up for recruitment notifications, go to the County of Orange jobs website . How to...

The following sites are available for weddings, receptions and events: Please contact each directly for information on availability, rates and other special accommodations. Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest Maximum Capacity: 150 Contact Staff: 949-923-2230 Email Heritage Hill Historical Park Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana Maximum Capacity: 76...

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is ever-changing. Exposed rock and fossils tell a story of a land covered by water and occupied by sea creatures, a land riddled with faults, a land where magma once oozed from the ground and is now hardened and eroding. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park also reveals...

Park Subject to closure during rainy weather. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. No domestic animals permitted inside building(s). Dogs allowed on exterior grounds must be restrained by a leash at all times (6-foot maximum). Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Smoking in designated areas...

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...

A new Visitor Center opened at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in May of 2021. Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Visitor Center Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The 2,600 square-foot center features a public space with reception, display areas for visitors to learn more...

During recent geological history, the Santa Ana River was a major factor influencing the development of coastal wetlands from Newport Bay to Seal Beach. Periodic flooding events have rerouted its course throughout much of the northern Orange County coastline. The river's present out fall was artificially created in 1920 when...

Hiking Safety - Take a Hike Hiking Safety Each year thousands of people discover that walking and hiking on trails are safe and healthy fun, if you follow a few tips: Hike with a friend or family member The companionship in the great outdoors is fun and you can encourage...

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is adding a pollinator garden with native plants near the Nix Nature Center. The newly planted garden replaces invasive plants that had settled in the area. A group of student volunteers from Stanbridge University worked with park staff for more than a year to protect and...