Newport Harbor was created naturally. In 1825, heavy flooding changed the course of the Santa Ana River. It began emptying into the sea in the area now known as West Newport. Sand carried downcoast by the prevailing currents and by the river during the rainy season, began to build up...
OC Parks is working to maintain an existing rock shore protection device in Niguel Shores. The Niguel Shores rock revetment protects approximately 1,250 feet of coastal frontage supporting residential bluff-top homes along Breakers Isle within the gated community of Niguel Shores. The project is located in the west-central portion of...
The County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology (COPA) collection contains more than six million artifacts and fossils collected since the 1970s from within the County and throughout our parks. As stewards of the collection, OC Parks is dedicated to preserving these artifacts and fossils in perpetuity for the benefit of...
Interns and volunteers are an important part of the scientific discovery, education, and outreach activities of the County of Orange Paleontology and Archaeology (COPA) collection. Please click here for more information on how to sign up and become an OC Parks volunteer. For more information on OC Parks' internship program...
Project Summary OC Public Works, on behalf of OC Parks, will complete a restroom replacement project within Ted Craig Regional Park located in the City of Fullerton. Restroom building #8, the basketball courts and the adjacent parking lot will not be available during project construction. Park visitors may experience an...
Project Summary OC Public Works, on behalf of OC Parks, will complete Restroom #2 replacement project within Tri-City Regional Park located in the City of Placentia. The Rolling Hills parking lot will not be available during construction. Park visitors may experience an increase in construction-related noise and dust during regular...
Project Summary OC Public Works, on behalf of OC Parks, will construct a new fishing platform within Tri-City Regional Park located in the City of Placentia. The Rolling Hills parking lot will not be available during construction. Park visitors may experience an increase in construction-related noise and dust during regular...
OC Parks manages the following beaches in South Laguna Beach: Camel Point Access from Camel Point Drive at Pacific Coast Highway Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily Street Parking Only Portable Restroom Available No Fishing Dogs are not permitted on the beaches between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from...
OC Parks offers a variety of Short Term Volunteer opportunities that the public can participate in. These activities include single day special events as well as short-term project based work (i.e., trail restoration, facility maintenance, park clean-ups, etc.). Short Term Volunteer opportunities do not require specialized training. For individuals or...
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