The lands which comprise Yorba Regional Park were once part of an expansive cattle ranch belonging to Bernardo Yorba. This Mexican period land grant totaled 13,328.5 acres on the north side of the Santa Ana River and was called Rancho Canon de Santa Ana (Canyon of St. Anne). Bernardo continued...

No domestic animals permitted inside building(s). Dogs allowed on exterior grounds must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum). No littering (including rice, flower petals, confetti, etc.) Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. Smoking in designated areas only. Skateboarding is not permitted. Possession...

How Do I Get Involved at OC Parks? Volunteer for a park/trail restoration day . These are short-term opportunities where the public can help maintain and sustain the parks we all enjoy and love, and also learn the Whys and Hows of trail/habitat maintenance at County parks. Information on upcoming...

In 1893 the newly created County of Orange purchased the land where the Old Courthouse sits from William Spurgeon, the founder of Santa Ana, for the express purpose of building a permanent courthouse. But the first building constructed on that parcel was not a courthouse but the county jail, which...

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Internships with the County of Orange offer students and recent graduates an opportunity to partner with one of the premier employers in the region as they explore career options and apply their academic skills and knowledge to the workplace. OC Parks offers internships in a variety of different areas including...

The clocks spring forward early March 13, marking the beginning of daylight-saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the spring and summer, and wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Spring-summer hours for the following regional parks are 7 a.m. to 9...

Project Summary: The proposed project consists of the redesign and expansion of an existing 20-year old, 50-seat amphitheater adjacent to the park’s Nature Center. This is needed because seating capacity is limited and does not serve average attendance, which often exceeds three times the amphitheater’s capacity. The proposed project increases...

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Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. Smoking in designated areas only. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. Park Subject to closure during rainy weather. No feeding the animals Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at...