During the past 15,000 years the Gabriolino mission indian tribe, or "Tongva" used this area of hills and valleys for hunting and gathering.In the late 1800's oil was discovered in the Brea area. Oil…

Dogs Permitted Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs Two locations in the park are offered for weddings: the historic St. George's Episcopal Mission (capacity 75) and an outdoor…

Amphitheater  Bicycling/Bike Trails Classroom Dogs Permitted: Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Equestrian Trails Gift Shop Hiking Trails Interpretive Center: Peter and Mary…

(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…

  Parking: $1/hour at pay kiosk. Additional parking available via pedestrian tunnel on east side of Pacific Coast Highway. Beach Safety Information from OC Lifeguards…

On June 29, 2010, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to accept a donation of 20,000 acres from the Irvine Company to the County for preservation and guided recreation. Additional…

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…

INSTALLATION OF SIGNAL POLES AND LIGHTS TO BEGIN Upcoming change in intersection traffic management. OC Public Works will be replacing existing "STOP" signs with new traffic signal system. WHAT:…