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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Modifications

To minimize the impacts of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on park patrons, some parks and amenities remain closed. Please see our list for the most current operations information.
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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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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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Capistrano Beach Trail Closure

Pedestrians Temporarily Rerouted Due to Shoreline Protection Project Beginning May 26 Due to emergency shore protection measures to address shoreline erosion at Capistrano Beach...
OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Series

OC PARKS PRESENTS THE 2021 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AND SUNSET CINEMA FILM SERIES

Celebrate summertime outdoors with 10 free concerts + 13 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 18 – September 10 June & July bands and film titles announced, August & September...
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Aliso Creek Trail Temporary Detour

Portions of the Aliso Creek Bikeway will be closed for approximately 18 months beginning April 21 due to the San Diego Freeway (I-5) Widening Project. The closure will affect both...
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2021 Catfish Stocking Schedule

Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule will be updated as available. California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks besides Irvine Lake. Week of April 5-9, 2021 Tri...
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Upcoming Events

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Farmers Market

OC Farm Bureau and County of Orange Farmers Market Fridays at Freedom Hall at Mile Square Regional Park Rain or shine event
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Early Morning Fitness Hike on Hicks Haul Road: 6-miles

Join us for an exhilarating morning fitness hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. This hike is a 6-mile route as a group – which is conducted at the speed of about 3.0 to 3.5 miles per hour. The group may spread out for social distance reasons but generally will remain together for the entire hike. The...
Sunset Cinema 2021 - The NeverEnding Story

OC Parks Sunset Cinema - The NeverEnding Story (1984) PG

The County of Orange and OC Parks are pleased to welcome back the annual Sunset Cinema film series. Sunset Cinema will screen recent favorite and popular classic films on Friday evenings June 18 - September 10 around sunset. Friday, June 18 welcomes The NeverEnding Story (1984) at Craig Regional...

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Parks & Trails

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Beaches

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Historic Sites

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