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Capistrano Beach Sand Nourishment Project

This project has been completed Placement of up to 20,000 cubic yards of sand material from the Santa Ana River, from OC Public Works, at Capistrano Beach within the City of Dana Point. This is a joint project between OC Parks and OC Public Works. Public access may be limited...

OC Parks Encouraging Community-Led Shoreline Monitoring in Dana Point

(Dana Point, Calif.) – OC Parks recently installed the first community-driven shoreline monitoring location in Orange County. Located along the Strands Beach access ramp (map included in Press Images), the CoastSnap station encourages community members to help with coastal monitoring efforts. The CoastSnap station includes a smartphone cradle and instructions...

Mile Square Regional Park Expansion - Phase 2

The Mile Square Regional Park 93-acre Expansion Area will be closed to commence construction of Phase 2. New additions coming to the park to include an Amphitheater, Great Meadow, Children's Adventure Play Area, Multi-Use Field, Primary Vehicular Road, Parking and Restroom Building. WHEN: 93-acre closure begins September 23, 2024. Anticipated...

Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens

For inquiries or reservations, please contact the South County Historical Parks office at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest at 949-923-2230 or heritagehill@ocparks.com . Park Brochure Park Map Forest of Arden Documentary Video Helena Modjeska Theatrical Tour Map (1877-1907) Tucked away amidst a live oak grove on the banks...

The Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana Art Exhibit Now Open at the Old Orange County Courthouse

(Santa Ana, Calif.) – Chicano history and culture intersect at The Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana art exhibit. Now open to the public at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana (211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.), the collection features images depicting urban life and the Chicano experience between 1969 and...

Visit the Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana Art Exhibit at the Old Orange County Courthouse

The Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana art exhibit is now open to the public at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana (211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.). The exhibition features i mages depicting urban life and the Chicano experience between 1969 and 2001 and consists of limited-edition digital reproductions, known...

Join OC Parks for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay September 21

(Orange County, Calif.) – Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and volunteers around the globe for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay Saturday, Sept. 21. Lend a helping hand and make an impact on our coastlines as we work together to remove trash and recyclables from the marsh, waterway...

OC Parks Hosts Prehistoric OC at Clark Regional Park

(Buena Park, Calif.) – Join OC Parks on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park for Prehistoric OC, a free family-friendly event celebrating local paleontology, archaeology and the rich natural and cultural history of Orange County. Visitors of all ages can enjoy fun crafts, games, live animal demonstrations...

Fun Fall Happenings at OC Parks

(Orange County, Calif.) – OC Parks is offering a variety of free, fall and spooky-themed events and programs for all ages throughout Orange County this autumn. Explore decorated historical grounds during special park hours at the fourth annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park Oct. 11-13 and 18-20. Put on...

OC Parks' Annual Fall-O-Ween Returns to Heritage Hill Historical Park

(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Celebrate the spooky season with OC Parks at the fourth annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park Oct. 11-13 and 18-20. Explore the decorated historical grounds during special park hours and enjoy family-friendly festivities including fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities, a scavenger hunt for ghoulish goodies...