Back to Land and Water What is a Cross-Connection? A "cross-connection" is an unprotected actual or potential connection between a potable water system (water that is safe for drinking) and…

  2026 Citizens’ AcademyThe 2026 Citizens' Academy will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning on June 25, 2026 and ending on August 20, 2026.  The…

Types of Damaged PropertyContaminated Property (Prop. 1)Residential property must be deemed uninhabitable due to environmental contamination.Non-residential property must be deemed unusable due to…

*This program takes place at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660*The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world…

Magnetic stripe-only Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards previously issued to residents will be deactivated on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Residents must use a chip/tap-enabled EBT card to continue…

DescriptionFor families and children ages 12 and up who would like to join IRC-certified volunteers in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on a longer, slow-paced, family-oriented ride through…

DescriptionJoin us in the back-country wilderness for a journey filled with beautiful sights that are photographic and artistic sketching opportunities. Our journey begins in the afternoon. We will…

Nondiscrimination in Federal Financial AssistanceTitle VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act provides that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be…