Archery Range: Only large groups are required to make a reservation, and may require a permit. Contact the park office Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Archery Range is closed for maintenance every Thursday from 7 to 11 a.m. Badminton and Table Tennis: A vailable to the public free...

Beach hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Barbecues/Family Picnic Area All picnic facilities are on a first come first serve basis, alcohol is prohibited, catering services are prohibited (potluck style gatherings only) Must be present to hold. Gas barbecues are permitted on the grass, no personal barbecues of any...

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is ever-changing. Exposed rock and fossils tell a story of a land covered by water and occupied by sea creatures, a land riddled with faults, a land where magma once oozed from the ground and is now hardened and eroding. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park also reveals...

Park Subject to closure during rainy weather. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. No domestic animals permitted inside building(s). Dogs allowed on exterior grounds must be restrained by a leash at all times (6-foot maximum). Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Smoking in designated areas...

A new Visitor Center opened at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in May of 2021. Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Visitor Center Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The 2,600 square-foot center features a public space with reception, display areas for visitors to learn more...

During recent geological history, the Santa Ana River was a major factor influencing the development of coastal wetlands from Newport Bay to Seal Beach. Periodic flooding events have rerouted its course throughout much of the northern Orange County coastline. The river's present out fall was artificially created in 1920 when...

Hiking Safety - Take a Hike Hiking Safety Each year thousands of people discover that walking and hiking on trails are safe and healthy fun, if you follow a few tips: Hike with a friend or family member The companionship in the great outdoors is fun and you can encourage...

OC Parks provides a variety of volunteer services across a very diverse system of regional parks, wilderness parks, historical parks, trails, beaches and open space. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit anyone’s interest, including Historic Docent, Backcounty Patrol, OC Zoo opportunities, and more. For volunteer videos and...

Amphitheater: Riley has a small amphitheater/outdoor classroom. Bicycling/Bike Trails Equestrian Trails Family Picnic Area Hiking Trails Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs Restrooms (Portable) Scenic Overlook Picnic Tables

School and Group Tours Cost: $3 per student or adult Tours are 1 1/2 hours in length and include a zoo tour guide. Topics covered include habitats, adaptations, feeding habits, and general information about animals native to the southwestern United States. Tours are available for any grade level. Tours also...