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Moviegoers at a screening of Inside Out 2 at Craig Regional Park.

OC Parks Presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series

Celebrate summertime outdoors with 9 free concerts and 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 5 to September 3, 2026.
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OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program

The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages visitors to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks and is available at 20 OC Parks facilities.
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Claim Your OC Parks Adventure

Featured at the John Wayne Airport baggage claim areas in Terminals A, B and C, themed installations and travel posters highlight OC Parks’ various facilities, events and programs.
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Purchase an Annual Pass

Annual parking passes are available for County parks, beaches or both.
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Reserve a campground, shelter or group area online.
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Celebrate Mother's Day with a Free Concert at Haster Basin Recreation Area May 9

(Garden Grove, Calif.) – Celebrate the moms and caregivers in your life at the Mother’s Day Concert in the Park on Saturday, May 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Haster Basin Recreation Area...
Folklorico dance performance at the 2025 Rancho Days Fiesta.

Annual Rancho Days Fiesta Returns to Heritage Hill Historical Park May 2

(Lake Forest, Calif.) - OC Parks invites the community to step back in time and discover the history of Orange County at the annual Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical...
Dream Like Taylor performing at Irvine Regional Park during the 2025 OC Parks Summer Concert Series.

OC Parks Presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series

Celebrate summertime outdoors with 9 free concerts and 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 5 to September 3, 2026. (Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks...
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Extended Spring-Summer Park Hours Begin March 8

The clocks spring forward early March 8, marking the beginning of daylight saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the...
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Wild Tales

*Please note advance registration is REQUIRED for Wild Tales.* Spending time outside is one of the best ways to nurture curiosity and instill a love of the natural world. Bring your young ones and join OC Parks staff to learn about Upper Newport Bay. Wild Tales is offered every Friday from 10-11 a.m...
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Fremont Distance Hike

Join us for an extremely challenging and strenuous hiking adventure in the scenic Fremont Canyon Wilderness Area. This 16-mile loop hike is for experienced, physically fit distance hikers. The hike is on fire/SCE dirt roads with numerous significantly steep, unrelenting climbs and descents. We hike...
Black Star Canyon

Wilderness Access Day: Black Star Canyon

Access is first come, first served until parking capacity is reached. No registration required. Black Star Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, offers pleasant introductory trails for beginner hikers and families as well as challenging experiences for seasoned trail users. Trails will...

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