The property now known as Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has been associated with several pioneer Orange County families. In 1842, Jose Serrano was granted 10,668 acres of land known as Rancho Canada…

OC Parks operates Bayside Beach within Newport Harbor at 1901 Bayside Drive. This location also supports the Orange County Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol facility and the base for the U.S. Coast Guard…

OC Parks' First LEED BuildingIrvine Regional Park Maintenance Yard Office Building Project InformationIt is only fitting that Orange County’s first park would also be home to the park system’s…

Arden the Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens was the home of the world-renowned Shakespearean actress Helena Modjeska from 1888 until 1906. Helena came to America from Poland with her husband…

Interim Enhancement Plan (Short-Term) and Master Plan (Long-Term) *The next public meeting that was scheduled for late spring 2020 will be postponed due to COVID-19. We will continue to keep you…

The white cliffs of Upper Newport Bay are composed primarily of microscopic diatoms representing the Monterey Formation and were formed 15 million years ago. Further north, past Big Canyon is the "…

Dogs Permitted: Dogs must be on a leash at all times.Equestrian TrailsFamily Picnic AreaHiking TrailsADA accessible playground

No domestic pets. (horses exempt). No smoking. Consumption of intoxicants prohibited. Use of motorized vehicles and equipment is prohibited. Minors (under 18 years) should be accompanied…

Barbeques/Fire Rings Barbeques are scattered throughout the park and are available for public use. Barbeques require the use of charcoal briquettes. Visitors may wish to bring their own…

Bicycling/Bike Trails A variety of trails exist within the park. Please use only marked or signed park trails. Some trails have an elevation gain/loss of over 600'. Please dress appropriately…