(Orange County, Calif.) – Out of an abundance of caution for public safety, all OC Parks facilities, trails, beaches and campgrounds are closed Sunday, August 20, 2023, due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Hilary.
The temporary closure includes all County operated beaches and regional, wilderness and historic parks. All programs and events for Sunday, August 20 are cancelled. In addition, all incoming reservations for campsites and shelters are being cancelled and refunds are being issued.
Campers located at O’Neill Regional Park and Caspers Wilderness Park are being informed of the potential danger from the Tropical Storm and being asked to evacuate.
Park staff have been preparing around the clock for Tropical Storm Hilary and will remain onsite at parks and beaches to closely monitor safety conditions and assess the storm's impact.
OC Parks will continue to monitor weather conditions and perform ongoing damage assessments to parks facilities as needed to ensure the safety of parks employees and the public.
Please visit ocparks.com/alerts for the latest park closures and alerts.
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OC Parks
OC Parks manages nearly 60,000 acres of parks, historical and coastal facilities and open space for the County of Orange as part of OC Community Resources. http://www.ocparks.com
