Archery Range: Only large groups are required to make a reservation, and may require a permit. Contact the park office Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Archery Range is closed for…

Beach hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Barbeques/Family Picnic Area  All picnic facilities are on a first come first serve basis, alcohol is prohibited, catering services are prohibited (…

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is ever-changing. Exposed rock and fossils tell a story of a land covered by water and occupied by sea creatures, a land riddled with faults, a land where magma once…

Park Subject to closure during rainy weather. The park depends on visitors to protect all wildlife, vegetation, features, and improvements. No domestic animals permitted inside building(s). Dogs…

  A new Visitor Center opened at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in May of 2021. Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Visitor Center Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.…

During recent geological history, the Santa Ana River was a major factor influencing the development of coastal wetlands from Newport Bay to Seal Beach. Periodic flooding events have rerouted its…

Hiking Safety - Take a HikeHiking Safety Each year thousands of people discover that walking and hiking on trails are safe and healthy fun, if you follow a few tips:Hike with a friend or family…

OC Parks provides a variety of volunteer services across a very diverse system of regional parks, wilderness parks, historical parks, trails, beaches and open space. We have a variety of volunteer…

Laguna Niguel Regional Park was originally a part of the Mexican grant Rancho Niguel. This rancho was granted to Juan Avila in 1842 by Governor Alvarado. The ranch was named for a local Indian…

Camping Parks Located in south Orange County, O'Neill Regional Park and Caspers Wilderness Park operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit each park page for additional information. Individual…