The clocks spring forward early March 8, marking the beginning of daylight-saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule.Spring-summer hours for the following regional parks are 7 a.m.…

UPDATED 5/5/21: In an effort to minimize the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on park patrons, staff, and the Orange County community at large, and consistent with the guidance provided by the…

OC Parks stewards nearly 60,000 acres of County parks, beaches, and open spaces, protecting vibrant habitats for plants and wildlife while ensuring these special places can be enjoyed for generations…

  Due to an increase in recent confirmed mountain lion sightings at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, visitors are advised to stay alert to avoid potential conflict. To avoid conflicts…

Reservations are required for group shelters.Open: Fall - Winter Hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.Open: Spring - Summer Hours, 7 a.m to 9 p.m.Office Hours: Every other Monday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30…

  The OC Zoo inside Irvine Regional Park will reopen Wednesday, Feb. 3 with modifications to promote the health and safety of our visitors, staff and animals. These measures are based on…

Irvine Regional Park is expecting an increase in visitation throughout the months of September and October, especially on weekends. The park entrance may be impacted and the park could close to…

Parking: $5 Dogs: Not permitted Irvine Lake is open to shoreline fishing only, Fridays through Sundays. Note that Red Flag wind warnings or other hazards may lead to closure. No…

*Updated 5/3/18: Upcoming catfish stocking schedules by week for Carbon Canyon, Craig, Clark, Tri-City, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Mile Square and Yorba regional parks. More specific dates are not given…

Many regional parks are connected to each other by a network of regional riding and hiking trails and Class I (paved off-road) bikeways. Riding and hiking trails have a soft surface, typically…