Arden the Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens was the home of the world-renowned Shakespearean actress Helena Modjeska from 1888 until 1906. Helena came to America from Poland with her husband, Charles Bozenta Chlapowski and friends in 1876 to form an agricultural colony in Anaheim. Their colony failed after only...
Interim Enhancement Plan (Short-Term) and Master Plan (Long-Term) *The next public meeting that was scheduled for late spring 2020 will be postponed due to COVID-19. We will continue to keep you posted on any project updates and when the next public meeting will be scheduled.* PROJECT SUMMARY OC Parks completed...
The white cliffs of Upper Newport Bay are composed primarily of microscopic diatoms representing the Monterey Formation and were formed 15 million years ago. Further north, past Big Canyon is the "newer", brown Capistrano formation. The Bay has been sculpted by the Santa Ana River and carved during the glacial...
Dogs Permitted: Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Equestrian Trails Family Picnic Area Hiking Trails ADA accessible playground
No domestic pets. (horses exempt). No smoking. Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Use of motorized vehicles and equipment is prohibited. Minors (under 18 years) should be accompanied by an adult at all times. This wilderness area is characterized by certain inherent dangers. These dangers include mountain lions, rattlesnakes, poison oak, and...
Barbecues/Fire Rings Barbecues are scattered throughout the park and are available for public use. Barbecues require the use of charcoal briquettes. Visitors may wish to bring their own wire brush or cover the grills with foil. No fire rings are located within the park. Baseball Fields The park has one...
Bicycling/Bike Trails A variety of trails exist within the park. Please use only marked or signed park trails. Some trails have an elevation gain/loss of over 600 feet. Please dress appropriately. Helmets required for visitors under 18 years of age and strongly recommended for every visitor. Speed limit of park...
Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Vehicle operations restricted to designated roads. Fires are permitted only in fireplaces and approved camp stoves. Fire prevention must be the first concern of every visitor. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. Dogs...
Below are resources provided to OC Parks Volunteers that will assist volunteers in their role of connecting the community to OC Parks facilities. If you are not yet an OC Parks Volunteer click here to learn how to get involved . OC Parks Volunteer Manual The volunteer manual provides an...
During the past 15,000 years the Gabriolino mission indian tribe, or "Tongva" used this area of hills and valleys for hunting and gathering. In the late 1800's oil was discovered in the Brea area. Oil-Boom conditions existed, the drilling began on what is now Craig Regional Park-Fullerton in the early...