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Trail Use Pilot Project

OC Parks is currently engaged in a temporary trail use designations pilot project that we hope will improve user experience and alleviate trail user conflict and congestion.
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Catfish Stocking

Check the week of scheduled catfish stocking at select regional parks.
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Capistrano Beach Master Plan

View the presentations from two public workshops, view design alternatives and take the survey to tell us what you think!
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Projects

Read about projects underway in OC Parks.
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Reservations

Reserve a campground, shelter or group area online.
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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park Temporarily Closed

Due to mountain lion activity in the area, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park is closed until further notice. The park closed out of an abundance of caution the afternoon of Thursday...
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Trail Improvements on Bay View Trail May Cause Delays

Trail repairs and improvements will be taking place on Bay View Trail between Santiago Drive and Jamboree Road starting Sept. 15 and are expected to continue until Oct. 29, 2021...
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Thousand Steps Beach Step Repair

Project Summary OC Parks will complete repairs of the steps and railings at Thousand Steps Beach. The steps leading from the road to the beach at Thousand Steps will not be...
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Tri-City Regional Park Restroom Replacement

Project Summary OC Public Works, on behalf of OC Parks, will complete Restroom #2 replacement project within Tri-City Regional Park located in the City of Placentia. The Rolling...
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Upcoming Events

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Night Hike

Meet at the Soda Fountain Pavilion in Irvine Regional Park Half the park is after dark! Join park staff as they lead a family-friendly hike through the park on a variety of paths and trails. The event will feature a presentation on local animals before the evening walk. Check out the fun exhibits in...
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Advanced Mountain Bike Ride: Weir Canyon

Join us for an advanced fast-paced, early morning mountain bike ride in Weir Canyon. This is an advanced 9.5-mile mountain bike ride, completed in less than 3 hours and includes 1800 ft of elevation gain. This ride is for experienced, physically fit bikers who enjoy the challenge of multiple steep...
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Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay

OC Parks invites you to lend a helping hand and join volunteers around the world for Coastal Cleanup Day. Make an impact on our coastlines as we work together to remove trash and recyclables from the marsh, waterway and beaches. Get ready to get dirty! Please wear old clothes and closed-toed shoes...

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Parks & Trails

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Beaches

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Historic Sites

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