(Modjeska Canyon, Calif.) – Restoration will begin this month on the oldest building on the grounds of OC Parks’ National Historic Landmark Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens in Modjeska Canyon. Congress, through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, selected the project to receive a “Save...

The clocks spring forward early March 12, marking the beginning of daylight saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the spring and summer. Wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Spring-summer hours for the following regional parks are 7 a.m. to 9...

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 of Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2022 Carbon Canyon Regional Park Laguna Niguel Regional Park Irvine Lake Week of Dec. 5-9, 2022...

(Orange, Calif.) – A young jaguar is the newest addition to the OC Zoo’s Large Mammal Exhibit, joining four large cats in the new section of the zoo. Mickey, an 11-month-old jaguar, comes to the OC Zoo from the Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona just months after his brother, Ziggy...

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. During this time, the maintenance road will be closed to public access Oct. 17 through Oct 20. What: The...

Lake Forest, Calif. - The County of Orange and OC Parks invite you to experience the annual Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event celebrates the history of the rancho and Native American cultures through...

OC Public Works will complete repairs and maintenance at Capistrano Beach Park, an OC Parks beach, within the City of Dana Point. Public access may be limited during construction. What: Removal of approximately 200 linear feet of sandcubes and other remnant material. Construction of a revetment from new and salvaged...

(Orange, Calif.) – Enjoy sweeping, 360-degree views from the mountains to the sea along a newly developed trail system at Saddleback Wilderness. Located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, Saddleback Wilderness features 3.3 miles of new trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use, along with a scenic overlook that...

Celebrate summertime outdoors with 10 free concerts and 14 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 9 to Sept. 8 (Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are proud to present the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy summer nights...

(Buena Park, Calif.) – After temporary closure in April 2022, the Interpretive Center at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park in Buena Park has once again reopened to the public. The Interpretive Center has offered visitors of all ages the chance to enjoy local history since its original opening in 1988...