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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...
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History
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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...
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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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Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Park Subject to closure during rainy weather. No fishing allowed. Dogs must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum) Swimming or wading in creek or lake is...
Fall-Winter Park Hours Begin Nov. 6
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The clocks fall back early Nov. 6, marking the end of daylight saving time and the beginning of OC Parks’ fall-winter operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 6 p.m. for the fall and winter, and wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Fall-winter hours for the following regional parks are...
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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...
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Amphitheater: Located at Nature Center Barbeques/Fire Rings Bicycling/Bike Trails Camping-Family Group: RV electrical hookups available Dump Station Equestrian Camping Equestrian Trails Family Picnic Area Hiking Trails Interpretive Center: Open Saturday & Sundays only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interpretive Programs Playground/Tot Lot Restrooms Scenic Overlook Wi-Fi: Available at the Park...
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Amphitheater Baseball Fields Bicycling/Bike Trails Dogs Permitted Family Picnic Area Fitness/Par Course Hiking Trails: (Concrete pathways throughout the park) Horseshoe Pits Interpretive Programs Model Sail Boating Playground/Tot Lot Restrooms Shelters Tables Volleyball Courts