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…

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,…

Park Amenities: Restrooms

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…

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…

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…

The County of Orange, in coordination with Unified Command, announces the reopening of County-operated beaches in the city of Dana Point at 1:30 p.m. today, October 7. These include Salt Creek Beach…

Early in World War II the United States Navy Department purchased a square mile of agricultural land in what is today the City of Fountain Valley. The land was purchased to construct military…

OC Parks Permits is here to help you enjoy your experience in the parks. We are responsible for assisting with private, commercial and non-profit use of OC Parks facilities. Below is a list of the…

UPDATE 12/09/2021 Thank you for participating in the OC Parks Countywide Playground Survey that was conducted between October 19, 2021 through November 15, 2021. The goal of the survey was to…