(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Celebrate the holidays at OC Parks’ Heritage Hill Historical Park this December with Candlelight Walk and Holiday Lights. The 36th annual Candlelight Walk will take place over three festive evenings, December 9-11 from 5 to 9 p.m. Take a stroll through the merry grounds, enjoying historical...
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 to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parking fees: $3 per vehicle entry Monday - Friday; $5 Saturday - Sunday; Higher for some holidays and events (...
Master Plan Implementation - Phase 2 September 2024: Phase 2 construction begins. Click here for more information. December 2023: Orange County Board of Supervisors approves design-build contract. Master Plan Implementation - Phase 1 November 2023: Phase I complete and open to the public. March 2022: Construction of Phase 1 of...
Bicycling/Bike Trails Dogs Permitted Equestrian Trails Family Picnic Area Hiking Trails Restrooms Scenic Overlook Tables
It is believed that Ramon Peralta built the adobe in 1871 on land that had once been part of the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. After he died in 1873, the adobe was vacant at times and may have been damaged by vandals and a fire. In 1881, Pablo Dominguez...
No pets. (horses exempt) Stay on designated trails (marked with trail posts). Park only in designated areas. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. Use of motorized vehicles and equipment (including e-bikes and drones) is prohibited. All fires are prohibited. Fire prevention must be...
Guided tours Interpretive Programs Picnic area Restrooms
Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Swimming or wading in creek or lake is prohibited. (No watercraft allowed) Roller-skating is permitted in designated areas only. Park only in designated areas. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. MINORS SHOULD BE UNDER DIRECT ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL...
The property now known as Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has been associated with several pioneer Orange County families. In 1842, Jose Serrano was granted 10,668 acres of land known as Rancho Canada de Los Alisos. Serrano and his sons raised crops to sell such as corn, beans and watermelons. However...
OC Parks operates Bayside Beach within Newport Harbor at 1901 Bayside Drive. This location also supports the Orange County Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol facility and the base for the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Narwhal. Limited parking is available on-site, and passenger pickup and drop-off is permitted within designated areas. Shore hand-launching...