New Mural Coming to Salt Creek Beach
A new mural created by local high school students will soon adorn the tunnel leading to legendary Salt Creek Beach.OC Parks collaborated with the Dana Hills High School art department on this special…
Habitat Restoration Begins at Talbert Regional Park
Starting March 19, OC Parks and habitat restoration specialists will begin a pampas grass removal project at Talbert Regional Park, South of Victoria Avenue. Park visitors may experience some…
Capistrano Beach and Doheny State Beach Sand Replenishment Project
*This project has been completed as of 9/21/2023.* Placement of up to 45,000 cubic yards of sand material from the Santa Ana River, from OC Public Works, at Capistrano Beach and the southern…
Upper Newport Bay Parking Lot Rehabilitation
Starting Jan. 22 through late February, OC Public Works will complete a rehabilitation of the Upper Newport Bay parking lot. The rehabilitation includes removing existing decomposed granite and…
FallWinter Operating Hours Begin November 1
The clocks fall back early Sunday, Nov. 1, marking the end of daylight-saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 6 p.m. for the fall and winter, and…
OC Parks Initiates Firewood Policy
Campers now must use certified pest-free wood in campfires, or purchase wood from park office. OC Parks is initiating a new firewood policy designed to reduce the risk of damaging Orange County’s…
202021 Trout Stocking Update
Fall trout stocking was delayed due to a disruption in the supply chain. In early 2020, multiple California trout hatcheries were infected with Lactococcus garvieae, a bacterial outbreak…
202021 Trout Stocking Schedule
Information about limited trout supply. Dates shown are week of stocking. OC Parks is importing trout from Idaho. Inclement weather may delay stocking dates. All fish will be delivered as…
Watch Your Step Its Snake Season
Spring is here, and that means longer hours, warmer temperatures and more people – and wildlife – out in the parks. Parks open later: Spring-summer hours, during Daylight Saving Time…
Poche Beach Bridge Emergency Closure
The Poche Beach bridge off PCH and Camino Capistrano is closed.Public access through this point of entry to the beach and beach club is closed due to dangerous conditions on the bridge.