On July 23, 1769, Gaspar de Portola led an expedition into what is now Orange County and camped a few miles east of the San Juan Capistrano area. On July 24, the expedition headed inland to avoid the many streams and swamps in the area. They found a large plateau...

Bicycling/Bike Trails Dogs Permitted Equestrian Trails Family Picnic Area: There are two picnic areas, one next to the main office trailer under large California pepper trees, and the "Lone Pine" picnic area located south of the dam on the Lake View Loop Trail.Hiking Trails Interpretive Programs Restrooms Scenic Overlook Tables

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Possession and/or consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Amplified sound is not permitted in the park. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. Dogs must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum) Swimming or wading in...

Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Fires are permitted only in fireplaces and approved camp stoves. Fire prevention must be the first concern of every visitor. No wood burning. Only charcoal fires are permitted in park barbecues...

Bicycling/Bike Trails Equestrian Trails: Equestrian staging is located at the Big Bend parking lot - at Laguna Canyon Road approx. 1 mile south of the El Toro Road intersection. Hiking Trails Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs Restrooms Scenic Overlook

Amphitheater Barbeques Baseball Fields Dogs Permitted: on a 6' leash at all times. Family Picnic Area Fishing Hiking Trails Horseshoe Pits Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs Model Sail Boating Playground/Tot Lot Restrooms Shelters Tables Tennis Courts Volleyball Courts

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Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Use of motorized vehicles and equipment is prohibited. Bicycling is permitted on the paved trails only. Off-road bicycling is prohibited. MINORS SHOULD BE UNDER DIRECT ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES. Park Subject to closure during rainy weather. This wilderness area is characterized by certain inherent dangers...

The OC Zoo traces its roots back to 1905 when Red Foxes were introduced in the Irvine Park Region and bred by J.A. Turner. A small collection of animals started in 1920 by Tustin rancher Sam Nau featured a pair of pet mule deer. Nau eventually built a corral for...