(Orange, Calif.) – Chairman Donald P. Wagner of the Orange County Board of Supervisors cut the ribbon on a new Habitat Adventure Trail at Irvine Regional Park in Orange on October 3.
“This trail allows visitors of all ages to have fun learning about plants and animals that live in Orange County’s natural habitats,” Chairman Wagner said. “I am excited to open this new amenity and thank OC Parks for transforming this area in beautiful Irvine Regional Park for all to enjoy.”
The Habitat Adventure Trail is a quarter-mile loop featuring a walking trail with interpretive panels, nature-themed play components and new irrigation and planting. Users can learn about plants and animals in four different habitats along the way, including oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, riparian and chaparral.
Formerly known as the Children’s Garden, OC Parks utilized grant funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation Habitat Conservation Fund, Trails Program to revitalize the 4-acre area near the Irvine Regional Park entrance.
Irvine Regional Park is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the spring and summer, and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the fall and winter. Parking is $3 per vehicle Monday - Friday and $5 on weekends. Visit ocparks.com/Irvinepark for more information.
