Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has reopened. The park initially closed out of an abundance of caution on Nov. 4 due to mountain lion activity and remained closed…

(Orange County, Calif.) – The holiday season is here and so is OC Parks’ lineup of free, festive fun throughout Orange County. Wander through beautifully decorated historic buildings aglow with…

Dana Point, Calif.  (Dec. 1, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.Under current…

The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) began accepting applications for Project Based Voucher (PBV) units for people experiencing homelessness on December 1, 2025. The project is located at 1800…

This holiday season, we are grateful for our Disney partners and the Noble Friends Foundation!  When you adopt a dog or cat from OC Animal Care, your new best friend will head home with a…

  World AIDS Day has been commemorated every December 1st since 1988. It is dedicated to spread awareness of the AIDS epidemic, to acknowledge all those living with HIV and to mourn all…

Join OC Parks for an interpretive bike ride around Upper Newport Bay! Participants will have the opportunity to raise their heart rate and pedal around the bay while learning about local ecology and…

Bring your little ones and join OC Parks to learn more about coyotes! This fun and engaging program includes story time, an age-appropriate hike and themed craft.The program begins at the Peter and…

Join Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve staff and volunteers in enhancing the bay’s habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, removing…