Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park Temporarily Closed
Due to mountain lion activity in the area, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park is closed until further notice. The park closed out of an abundance of caution the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021…
Aliso Creek Bikeway Slope Repairs
OC Public Works will perform stabilization improvements along a portion of the Aliso Creek Bikeway to address potential erosion and ensure effective flood protection.WHERE: Aliso Creek Bikeway…
Laguna Niguel Lake Fish Die Off
Friday, August 29, 2025: OC Parks has received the results of the necropsies performed on three bass fish that died during the incident. Bacteriology, histology, parasitology, heavy metals and viral…
Trail Bridges Improvement Project
OC Public Works will perform pedestrian bridge improvements within the Wilderness Area at Mason Regional Park, east of Culver Drive. This work will help reduce flooding and improve public safety in…
FallWinter Park Hours Begin Nov 2
The clocks fall back early Nov. 2, marking the end of daylight saving time and the beginning of OC Parks’ fall-winter operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 6 p.m. for the fall and winter,…
Join OC Parks for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay Sept 20
(Orange County, Calif.) – Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and fellow volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, Sept. 20. Lend a helping hand, protect local…
The Other Side of Memory Photographs by Luis C Garza on Display at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana
(Santa Ana, Calif.) – Step into the compelling photographic experience at The Other Side of Memory: Photographs by Luis C. Garza exhibit now on display at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa…
OC Parks Closures in Laguna Beach Due to Oil Spill
As of Sunday at 9 p.m., all beaches in the City of Laguna Beach are closed. This includes beaches operated by the County - Aliso Beach, Laguna Royale, Tablerock Beach, Thousand Steps Beach and West…
County of Orange Closes Newport Harbor OC Parks Bayside Beach Closes Due to Oil Spill
The County of Orange in coordination with Unified Command announces the closure of Newport Beach Harbor effective today at 11:00 am due to the oil spill. In addition, OC Parks is announcing the…
Dana Point Harbor Closed Due to Oil Spill
The County of Orange in coordination with Unified Command announces the closure of Dana Point Harbor effective 9:00 p.m. October 4 due to the oil spill. In addition, OC Parks is announcing the water…