Possession and/or consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. Dogs must be restrained by a leash at all times (6 foot maximum) Roller-skating is permitted in designated areas only. Bicycling is permitted on the paved and dirt trails only...

Beach hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Barbeques/Family Picnic Area All picnic facilities are on a first come first serve basis, alcohol is prohibited, catering services are prohibited (potluck style gatherings only) Must be present to hold. Gas barbeques are permitted on the grass, no personal barbeques of any...

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is ever-changing. Exposed rock and fossils tell a story of a land covered by water and occupied by sea creatures, a land riddled with faults, a land where magma once oozed from the ground and is now hardened and eroding. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park also reveals...

Park Subject to closure during rainy weather. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. No domestic animals permitted inside building(s). Dogs allowed on exterior grounds must be restrained by a leash at all times (6-foot maximum). Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Smoking in designated areas...

A new Visitor Center opened at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in May of 2021. Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Visitor Center Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The 2,600 square-foot center features a public space with reception, display areas for visitors to learn more...

During recent geological history, the Santa Ana River was a major factor influencing the development of coastal wetlands from Newport Bay to Seal Beach. Periodic flooding events have rerouted its course throughout much of the northern Orange County coastline. The river's present out fall was artificially created in 1920 when...

Hiking Safety - Take a Hike Hiking Safety Each year thousands of people discover that walking and hiking on trails are safe and healthy fun, if you follow a few tips: Hike with a friend or family member The companionship in the great outdoors is fun and you can encourage...

OC Parks provides a variety of volunteer services across a very diverse system of regional parks, wilderness parks, historical parks, trails, beaches and open space. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit anyone’s interest, including Historic Docent, Backcounty Patrol, OC Zoo opportunities, and more. For volunteer videos and...

Laguna Niguel Regional Park was originally a part of the Mexican grant Rancho Niguel. This rancho was granted to Juan Avila in 1842 by Governor Alvarado. The ranch was named for a local Indian Village called "Niguil." Juan Avila, referred to as El Rico (The Rich), was considered one of...

Construction and Encroachments Permit Forms To apply for this type of permit please contact (949) 585-6429. Fax (714) 973-3336 Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Construction and Encroachments Application and Requirements . Letter of Authorization : This form is to give authorization for an agent or...