Project Summary: The proposed project consists of the redesign and expansion of an existing 20-year old, 50-seat amphitheater adjacent to the park’s Nature Center. This is needed because seating capacity is limited and does not serve average attendance, which often exceeds three times the amphitheater’s capacity. The proposed project increases...
Placentia, Calif. – Chairman Doug Chaffee from the Orange County Board of Supervisors cut the ribbon on a brand-new, ADA-accessible fishing platform at Tri-City Regional Park in Placentia on May 31. “This new platform will open additional opportunities for more people to enjoy the wonderful sport of fishing,” Chairman Chaffee...
Two orphaned sister mountain lion cubs made their debut this month with the opening of the OC Zoo’s new large mammal exhibit. Now, you have the chance to help pick their names! *Voting has concluded. Check back soon for the name announcement!* More than 1,500 name suggestions were submitted in...
It's official! After more than 1,200 votes in the online poll, the new sister mountain lion cubs at the OC Zoo have officially been named! Watch the video below for the reveal! The two orphaned sister mountain lion cubs made their debut with the opening of the OC Zoo’s new...
Celebrate summertime outdoors with 10 free concerts + 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 17 – September 2. (Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are pleased to present the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy summer nights...
Project Summary: OC Parks, in collaboration with OC Public Works, will enhance the park visitor experience by improving the entryway, providing an accessible path of travel into the park and fixing drainage issues. Work consists of: removing existing deteriorated asphalt pavement and replacing with a combination of regular and permeable...
What: This project is located at the northwest end of the lake at Ted Craig Regional Park. The current corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts have deteriorated beyond repair and the sidewalk is now undermined and, in some areas, has detached from the structure. This project is to demo the sidewalk...
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is adding a pollinator garden with native plants near the Nix Nature Center. The newly planted garden replaces invasive plants that had settled in the area. A group of student volunteers from Stanbridge University worked with park staff for more than a year to protect and...
Orange County, Calif. – Join OC Parks on Saturday, Oct. 1, to celebrate Irvine Regional Park’s 125th anniversary. This free, family-friendly event will showcase the park’s historical significance while highlighting its continued importance in the community. The Irvine family gifted the land that is now Irvine Regional Park to the...
(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Celebrate the fall season with OC Parks at the second annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park Oct. 14-16 and 21-23. Tour the decorated historical grounds during special park hours and take your picture at a variety of fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities. Try to find...