*This project has been completed as of 9/29/2023. All areas are open to the public.* OC Parks in collaboration with OC Public Works will complete repairs of three Santa Ana River Trail bridges. Work consists of removal and replacement of bridge decks and handrailing. Bridge #1 in the City of...
OC Parks provides a variety of volunteer services across a very diverse system of regional parks, wilderness parks, historical parks, trails, beaches and open space. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit anyone’s interest, including Historic Docent, Backcounty Patrol, OC Zoo opportunities, and more. For volunteer videos and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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