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

Orange County, Calif. – Join OC Parks on Saturday, Oct. 1, to celebrate Irvine Regional Park’s 125th anniversary. This free, family-friendly event will showcase the park’s historical significance…

OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and…

Regional ParksOC Parks - Rules and Regulations Group and Shelter AreasReserving a group or shelter area does not guarantee parking or parking in close proximityUse of vendors or contract…

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.…

(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Celebrate the fall season with OC Parks at the second annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park Oct. 14-16 and 21-23. Tour the decorated historical grounds during…

A facility for my special occasionA picnic shelter or group areaA campground

Come and visit The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center at Upper Newport Bay where the 2022 California Coastal Commission Art & Poetry Contest winning work is being displayed.  You…

OC Parks in collaboration with OC Public Works will complete a slurry seal for Phase 1B - Maintenance Road. Work will commence Oct. 17 and is scheduled for completion Oct. 27. During this time, the…