On August 6, OC Animal Care responded to a parking lot where multiple dogs were confined in an unattended vehicle.   Upon arrival, the Animal Care Officer immediately conducted a…

(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…

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…

(Orange, Calif.) – A young jaguar is the newest addition to the OC Zoo’s Large Mammal Exhibit, joining four large cats in the new section of the zoo.  Mickey, an 11-month-old jaguar, comes…

All fireworks, including “safe and sane” fireworks, are prohibited in County parks. Regional parks are expected to be very busy July 4, and parking fees at most regional parks will be $7. A…

The clocks spring forward early March 12, 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…

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 …

Capistrano Unified School District conducts surfing classes for students at Salt Creek Beach throughout the school year. The beach remains open to the public during these times. Please see the link…

Project Summary OC Parks will complete repairs of the steps and railings at Thousand Steps Beach. The steps leading from the road to the beach at Thousand Steps will not be available for the…

This project has been completed as of May 14, 2025. OC Public Works, in collaboration with OC Parks, will be removing and reconstructing a portion of the Strands Beach parking lot in Dana Point…