Extended SpringSummer Park Hours Begin March 9
The clocks spring forward early March 9, 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…
1000 Steps Beach Stairs Closed for Construction Aug 16 and 17
The steps leading from the road to the beach at 1,000 Steps will be temporarily closed to public access Monday, Aug. 16 and Tuesday, Aug. 17. They are scheduled to reopen Wednesday, Aug. 18. The…
New ADA accessible playground opens at Harriett M Wieder Regional Park
(Huntington Beach, Calif.) – First District Supervisor Janet Nguyen of the Orange County Board of Supervisors along with OC Parks staff officially opened the newly installed, ADA accessible…
Omnivision Art Across Boundaries exhibit now on display at Old Orange County Courthouse
(Santa Ana, Calif.) – Discover the work of local artists inspired by life in Southern California at Omnivision: Art Across Boundaries art exhibit, now on display at the Old Orange County Courthouse…
County of Orange and OC Parks Approve Lease Agreement for Clark Sports Complex
(Buena Park, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks have approved a lease agreement for the management of operations of the Clark Sports Complex at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park. Beginning April…
2025 Catfish Stocking Schedule
Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule is subject to change and will be updated as available.California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks besides Irvine Lake.Week of March 17-21…
Capistrano County Beach Shoreline Project
This project has been completed as of April 2025. Replace existing 240 feet of geotextile bags with rock at Capistrano Beach within the City of Dana Point. This temporary measure is a joint…
Celebrate the Holiday Season with OC Parks at Heritage Hill Historical Park
(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Celebrate the holidays at OC Parks’ Heritage Hill Historical Park this December with Candlelight Walk and Holiday Lights. The 36th annual Candlelight Walk will take place…
GRANTFUNDED RESTORATION BEGINS ON HISTORIC COTTAGE IN MODJESKA CANYON
(Modjeska Canyon, Calif.) – Restoration will begin this month on the oldest building on the grounds of OC Parks’ National Historic Landmark Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens in…
Arden Modjeska Stone House Restoration
Project Summary: OC Parks is partnering with OC Public Works to restore the Stone House on the grounds of Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens. The Stone House is expected to be closed…