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…

The area of Carbon Canyon known as Olinda, was settled by farmers and ranchers before the 1880s. The arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad instigated a land boom in the area. Farmers and ranchers…

Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs

Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. A speed limit of 10 MPH enforced at all times. Park Subject to closure during rainy weather. No fishing allowed.…

The clocks fall back early Nov. 6, 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,…

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Possession and/or consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Park only in designated areas. Possession or use of firearms or weapons is prohibited. Dogs must be restrained by a leash at all…

Amphitheater: Located at Nature CenterBarbeques/Fire RingsBicycling/Bike TrailsCamping-Family Group: RV electrical hookups availableDump StationEquestrian CampingEquestrian TrailsFamily Picnic…

Amphitheater Baseball Fields Bicycling/Bike Trails Dogs Permitted Family Picnic Area Fitness/Par Course Hiking Trails: (Concrete pathways throughout the park…

The idea for Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park (named after Harriett M. Wieder, the first female elected in 1978 to the Orange County Board of Supervisors, who served until 1995) was conceived in the…