April Adoption Promotion
Spring into companionship with our April dog adoption promotion. Adoption fees are waived for all dogs weighing 25 pounds or more and are 6 months of age and older. Give a dog a second chance at love…
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Laguna Niguel Lake Fish Die Off
Friday, August 29, 2025: OC Parks has received the results of the necropsies performed on three bass fish that died during the incident. Bacteriology, histology, parasitology, heavy metals and viral…
Investigators Arrest Homicide Suspect in Stanton
STANTON, Calif. (April 8, 2026): On Sunday, April 5, 2026, at around 5:30 a.m., deputies were called to the area of Main Street and Pacific Street in Stanton after reports of a possible dead…
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park Closed Due to Recent Mountain Lion Activity
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…
Orange County Sheriffs Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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…
OC Parks Spring Into Summer Event Brings Music Art and Fun to the Old Orange County Courthouse May 31
(Santa Ana, Calif.) – Celebrate the changing seasons with Spring Into Summer, a new event at the historic Old Orange County Courthouse Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors of all ages are…
Rancho Days Fiesta Returns to Heritage Hill Historical Park May 3
(Lake Forest, Calif.) - Discover the rich history of Orange County’s rancho era at the annual Rancho Days Fiesta on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park.…
OC Parks Presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series
Celebrate summertime outdoors with 9 free concerts and 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 5 to September 3, 2026. (Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are…
Step Into Spring Hiking Tips for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
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…
Construction Alert Salt Creek Beach Parking Lot Surface Seal Parking Lot Improvements in Dana Point
WHATTemporary parking lot closures. Work will occur in two phases:Phase I: north parking lotPhase II: south parking lotConstruction activity will include removing and reconstructing asphalt…