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…

Spring is here and with it comes longer park hours, warmer temperatures and more people – and wildlife – out in the parks.Spring-summer hours: Many parks close at 9 p.m., while others close at…

Project Summary: Craig Regional Park lake will undergo a lake restoration project beginning in June through Fall 2025. WHAT: Lake dredging and bank stabilization will be performed…

Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule is subject to change and will be updated as available.California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks besides Irvine Lake.Week of  March 13-17…

Irvine Regional Park experiences an increase in visitation throughout September and October, especially on weekends. The park entrance may be impacted and the park could close to vehicle traffic if…

Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has reopened. The park initially closed out of an abundance of caution on Nov. 4 due to mountain lion activity and remained closed…

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (Apr. 9, 2026) – On Apr. 11, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone…