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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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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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Extended Spring-Summer Park Hours Begin March 14

The clocks spring forward early March 14, marking the beginning of daylight-saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Spring-summer hours for the following...
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Tri-City Regional Park Improvements in Progress

Construction on new restrooms and an exercise course are underway at Tri-City Regional Park. Restroom #1 is currently closed and being replaced with a new restroom building. Once...
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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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FREEKS Ride: Clockwise

Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve Join us for a challenging docent-led mountain bike ride for very experienced off-road riders in excellent cardio shape. Climb challenging State Spur to Cathedral Rock, and then descend into Fremont Canyon while passing some of Orange County’s most spectacular...
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Animal Tracking in Fremont Canyon

Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve Come search for evidence that animals leave behind in nature. Mule deer, bobcats, coyotes and even mountain lions call this hidden canyon home. Gain the basic tracking techniques as we search for evidence such as tracks, fur, bones, homes, and even scat. You never know...

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Parks & Trails

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Beaches

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Historic Sites

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