The Muth Interpretive Center at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve will offer twice-daily screenings of "California Mountain Lions." Produced by UC Davis with significant input from OC Parks, this four-part documentary illustrates the nature of mountain lions in California to educate viewers on their importance to the ecosystem and ways...

Office Hours: See nearby Craig Regional Park for office hours (less than a mile away). The 40-acre Tri-City Park is located in the City of Placentia, is bordered on two sides by the City of Fullerton, and is within a quarter-mile of the City of Brea’s border. It includes a...

OC Parks is taking action and developing a long-term strategy to preserve public access and amenities at Capistrano Beach after coastal erosion seriously damaged a walkway. The beach has long battled debris and damage during strong tidal conditions, and after a large storm in November 2018, the wooden boardwalk collapsed...

Upcoming catfish stocking schedule by week for Irvine Lake, Carbon Canyon, Craig, Clark, Tri-City, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Mile Square and Yorba regional Parks.California fishing license required* and all California Department of Fish and Wildlife rules apply.(*license not required at Irvine Lake) read more View PDF

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. 27-Dec. 1, 2023 Carbon Canyon Regional Park Laguna Niguel Regional Park Irvine Lake Week of Dec. 11-15, 2023...

The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center is open Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Mondays and major holidays. No fees are collected at this time. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve represent approximately 1,000 acres of open space. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve...

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Fall - Winter Hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. PDT Spring - Summer Hours, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST Office Hours: Every other Monday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please call ahead for staff availability. Park Brochure Park Map Parking fees...

(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Ring in the holiday season at OC Parks' Heritage Hill Historical Park this December with two festive weekends of family-friendly fun at Candlelight Walk and Holiday Lights. Experience the decorated grounds during special park hours and explore the historical buildings decked out with holiday lights and...

(Fountain Valley, Calif.) – Badminton and table tennis are now available to the public on weekends at Freedom Hall, located within OC Parks’ Mile Square Regional Park. These activities are available to the public free of charge Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table tennis tables and...