(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...

(Orange County, Calif.) – As of Thursday, August 24, 2023, some trails and facilities throughout OC Parks remain closed following Tropical Storm Hilary. Park impacts include wet and muddy conditions, downed trees and debris. As of 9 a.m. Thursday, August 24, 2023, the following facilities remain closed: Ball fields at...

(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Celebrate the fall season with OC Parks at the third annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park October 13-15 and 20-22. 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...

*This project has been completed as of 9/21/2023.* Placement of up to 45,000 cubic yards of sand material from the Santa Ana River, from OC Public Works, at Capistrano Beach and the southern portion of Doheny State Beach within the City of Dana Point. This is a joint project between...

*This project has been completed as of 9/29/2023. All areas are open to the public.* OC Parks in collaboration with OC Public Works will complete repairs of three Santa Ana River Trail bridges. Work consists of removal and replacement of bridge decks and handrailing. Bridge #1 in the City of...

WHAT: Crews will construct improvements at the Newport Beach Harbor Patrol Facility that will be ADA compliant and improve public access. Improvements include: Constructing a concrete pathway from the facility parking lot to an existing walkway at Bayside Beach. Modifying curb ramps. Replacing sidewalk panels. Applying a slurry seal material...

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 the fall and winter, and wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Fall-winter hours for the following regional parks are...

(Orange County, Calif.) – Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and volunteers around the world for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, Sept. 23. Lend a helping hand and make a positive impact on our coastlines as we work together to remove trash and recyclables from the...

(Orange County, Calif.) – Celebrate the spooky season with OC Parks this October at various free, family-friendly events and programs throughout Orange County. Visit Santiago Oaks Regional Park after dark Friday, October 13 and discover critters that call the canyon home at Boo at the Oaks . The evening will...