Dogs not permitted.Trails may be closed for three days or more following rain.Nix Nature Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The…

  A new Visitor Center opened at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in May of 2021. Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Visitor Center Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m…

During recent geological history, the Santa Ana River was a major factor influencing the development of coastal wetlands from Newport Bay to Seal Beach. Periodic flooding events have rerouted its…

Hiking Safety - Take a HikeHiking Safety Each year thousands of people discover that walking and hiking on trails are safe and healthy fun, if you follow a few tips:Hike with a friend or family…

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is adding a pollinator garden with native plants near the Nix Nature Center. The newly planted garden replaces invasive plants that had settled in the area. A group of…

*This project has been completed as of 9/29/2023. All areas are open to the public.* OC Parks in collaboration with OC Public Works will complete repairs of three Santa Ana River Trail bridges.…

OC Parks provides a variety of volunteer services across a very diverse system of regional parks, wilderness parks, historical parks, trails, beaches and open space.We have a variety of volunteer…

Amphitheater: Riley has a small amphitheater/outdoor classroom. Bicycling/Bike Trails Equestrian Trails Family Picnic Area Hiking Trails Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs…

School and Group Tours Cost: $3 per student or adult Tours are 1 1/2 hours in length and include a zoo tour guide. Topics covered include habitats, adaptations, feeding habits, and…

Laguna Niguel Regional Park was originally a part of the Mexican grant Rancho Niguel. This rancho was granted to Juan Avila in 1842 by Governor Alvarado. The ranch was named for a local Indian…