The 2018 OC Parks Strategic Plan was approved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 4, 2018. The plan compiles research, outreach and discussions with the public, stakeholders, the County…

Volunteers are an important part of the zoo, whether it’s preparing diets for the animals, helping to clean animal habitats, giving guided zoo tours, or many other activities. The OC Zoo has…

Important Notice: Permit applications MUST be received 30 days prior to your event date for processing. If you are contracting vendors on our list of vendors with verified insurance, applications…

On June 29, 2010, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to accept a donation of 20,000 acres from the Irvine Company to the County for preservation and guided recreation. Additional…

Please review the Photography Rules below prior to submitting an application.For more information on how to apply, please contact OC Parks Permits at 866-627-2757 or permits@ocparks.com. Business…

The Orange County Historical Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1973 in response to requests by interested County residents. The Commission is a citizen advisory group with…

Camping park rules.  Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. MINORS SHOULD BE UNDER DIRECT ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES. Trails close at sunset. Possession or use of firearms or…

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…

Interactive Map of Orange County Historic Sites Historical Organizations in Orange CountyOCHC Plaque Program LocationsOCHC Plaque Program Application 

Orange County Historical Site PlaquesFor more than 50 years, the Orange County Historical Commission (OCHC) has designated sites and structures of local or countywide significance as Historical Sites…