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Celebrate the Holiday Season with OC Parks

Celebrate the Holidays at Heritage Hill

Candlelight Walk will take place evenings December 9-11. The merriment continues December 16-18 with OC Parks’ Holiday Lights.
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Christmas at the OC Zoo

See zoo animals receive holiday treats, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and make festive crafts Saturday, December 10 at the OC Zoo. 
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Fish Stocking

Trout season in OC Parks begins the week of Nov. 28.
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Reserve a campground, shelter or group area online.
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Purchase an Annual Pass

Annual parking passes are available for County parks, beaches or both.
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Celebrate the Holiday Season with OC Parks

Celebrate the Holiday Season with OC Parks at Heritage Hill Historical Park

(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Celebrate the holidays at OC Parks’ Heritage Hill Historical Park this December with Candlelight Walk and Holiday Lights. The 36th annual Candlelight Walk...
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Fall-Winter Park Hours Begin Nov. 6

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...
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2022-23 Trout Stocking Schedule

Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule is subject to change and will be updated as available. California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks besides Irvine Lake. Week...
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Carbon Canyon Regional Park – Slurry Seal

OC Parks in collaboration with OC Public Works will complete a slurry seal for Phase 1B - Maintenance Road. Work will commence Oct. 17 and is scheduled for completion Oct. 27...
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Distance Hike, Fremont to Weir Canyon

Thursday Morning Trek: Fremont Canyon

This week in OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in the remote Fremont Canyon. The hike is just under 6 miles and includes a steep hill. We will hike from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past a historic coal mine, to the Fremont Weather Station. After enjoying a spectacular view, we will hike...
Fitness Hike Willow

Fitness Hike - Willow

Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 5.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (750-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Online...
OC Zoo preschool program

Holiday Animal Art Preschool Program

Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting zoo creatures up close! Program is for ages 3-4 years old ONLY. Cost is $5 per child (one parent included). Parent must accompany child for entire program. Phone registration is required. To register for a class, call 714-973-6846. Parking...

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