Sunset Marina Park first opened its facilities in 1969. Prior to that, the area was an undeveloped natural waterway adjacent to the huge wildlife area that is still untouched. The park itself includes a 276 slip marina, a public boat launch ramp with multiple lanes, boat and trailer parking, car...

All fires are prohibited. Fire prevention must be the first concern of every visitor. No Hunting allowed. No fishing allowed. No pets. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. This wilderness area is characterized by certain inherent dangers. These dangers include rattlesnakes, poison oak...

Beach hours: 5 am - 12 a.m. daily (includes Strands Beach) Dogs are not permitted on the beach. Dogs are permitted (on a 6-foot leash) on paved walkways and at Bluff Park, the grass area above Salt Creek Beach. Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Vehicle operations restricted to designated roads. All...

Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times.

Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. No Hunting allowed. Skateboarding is not permitted. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Dogs must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum) Park only in designated areas. Vehicle operations...

Tracks at Brea Now Open! The Tracks at Brea Trail is now officially completed, with all segments entirely open for the community to use. What was once a railroad and train depot has now transformed into a 50-acre linear park that traverses the City across four miles. For more information...

Project Information OC Public Libraries and OC Parks are working on a project to relocate the Silverado Branch Library from Silverado Canyon Road to the former Silverado Elementary School site on Santiago Canyon Road. Other improvements will be made to the main building’s multipurpose room and to the site. Former...

The land comprising Mason Park was originally part of Rancho San Joaquin. This rancho was granted to Jose Sepulveda in 1842 by the Mexican governor Alvarado. In 1864 the Rancho, consisting of 48,803 acres, was acquired by the firm of Irvine, Flint, Bixby and Company. The firm acquired another 59,381...

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park makes a great outdoor classroom for students of all ages, featuring many interesting geological formations and archaeological and paleontological sites. Perhaps the best example of marine fossils in south Orange County lies within the northeastern section of the park. Scientific studies are often conducted...

Born in 1801, Bernardo Yorba petitioned Mexican Governor Figueroa for 13,000 acres of land on the northern side of the banks of the Santa Ana River in 1834. He was granted the land and named it Rancho Cañon de Santa Ana, the Canyon of Saint Anne. Bernardo continued to develop...