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...

How Do I Get Involved at OC Parks? Volunteer for a park/trail restoration day . These are short-term opportunities where the public can help maintain and sustain the parks we all enjoy and love, and also learn the Whys and Hows of trail/habitat maintenance at County parks. Information on upcoming...

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...

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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...

The clocks spring forward early March 13, marking the beginning of daylight-saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the spring and summer, and wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Spring-summer hours for the following regional parks are 7 a.m. to 9...

Project Summary: The proposed project consists of the redesign and expansion of an existing 20-year old, 50-seat amphitheater adjacent to the park’s Nature Center. This is needed because seating capacity is limited and does not serve average attendance, which often exceeds three times the amphitheater’s capacity. The proposed project increases...

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Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Fires are permitted only in fireplaces and approved camp stoves. Fire prevention must be the first concern of every visitor. No wood burning. Only charcoal fires are permitted in park barbecues...

Bicycling/Bike Trails Equestrian Trails: Equestrian staging is located at the Big Bend parking lot - at Laguna Canyon Road approx. 1 mile south of the El Toro Road intersection. Hiking Trails Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs Restrooms Scenic Overlook