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natural setting. more information.
a wide array of recreational activities within a ocparks.com/oczoo or call 714-973-6846 for
blend of rustic charm with modern amenities and offered at the zoo. Visit the website at www.
in 1897), Irvine Regional Park offers a wonderful programs, toddler classes and story time are
As the oldest regional park in California (founded Programs including guided school tours, scout
is available. pet and feed the goats and sheep.
and cultural history is open on weekends as staff Children’s Zoo and offer children the chance to
ball court. A nature center which provides natural pigs, chickens, and rabbits can be found in the
trails, ball fields, horseshoe pits and a sand volley- owl, mule deer and more. Domestic sheep, goats,
grounds, a small fishing lake, paved and unpaved eagle, coyote, bobcat, raccoon, porcupine, barn
able picnic areas for large groups, several play- black bear, mountain lion, bald eagle, golden
Additional park amenities include three reserv- is non-releasable into the wild. This includes
home for native wildlife that has been injured or
listed on the map side of this brochure. The Orange County Zoo has since become a
boarding stable. Contact phone numbers are
trail rides on horseback, riding lessons and a featuring an alligator, deer, and birds were built.
aquacycle rentals, snack bars, pony rides, guided formal zoo began to take shape and exhibits
Irvine Park Railroad, tandem bicycle rentals, mals featuring a pair of mule deer. By 1935, a
provided for your enjoyment. They include the www.ocparks.com/oczoo evolved into a small informal collection of ani-
Several popular concession attractions are Zoo Fax: (714) 633-8493 kept in cages for hunting near the park. It
Zoo Office: (714) 973-6847 can be traced back to 1905 when red foxes were
activities. Open Daily: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Zoo, the facility’s roots
becuing and sports Once called Irvine Park
cluding picnicking, bar- inside zoo
tional opportunities in- PARK No food or animals allowed States. States ZOO
vides a myriad of recrea- southwestern United
Orange. The park pro- oran Ages 2 and under free and plants native to the
REGIONAL COUNTY
Mountains in the City of $2.00 per person (3 and over) for exhibiting animals
beneath the Santa Ana beneath Admission: vides an ideal location
Santiago Canyon IRVINE This natural setting pro- ORANGE
and is nestled within Orange, CA 92869 oak and sycamore trees.
oak and sycamore trees 1 Irvine Park Road Regional Park’s majestic
is known for its heritage Orange County Zoo is located amongst Irvine
Irvine Regional Park was Irvine Park posed as Scotland for “Lassie Come
once part of a land grant Home,” which featured a young Roddy McDowall
called Rancho Lomas de and Elizabeth Taylor. Courtesy of the
Santiago. Ownership of County of Orange
PARK the rancho changed sev- The park also has served the community and the Board of Supervisors
eral times until 1866 when nation. From 1926 to 1932, a Tuberculosis Health
four partners purchased Camp operated within the park to help prevent
HERITAGE this territory for sheep the disease with healthy outdoor recreation. Irvine IRVINE
herding. One of the part- Park closed during World War II to host the United
ners, James Irvine, later States Military at “Camp Rathke”, an army training
bought out the others and facility.
REGIONAL
became the sole owner of
the 109,000-acre Irvine Through donations and land purchases, Irvine
Ranch. His son, James Irvine II, inherited this Park has grown to 477 acres. In 1982, the park’s
massive ranch and turned it into one of the most structures underwent a major restoration and PARK
productive agricultural empires in the state. rehabilitation. Irvine Park is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, recognizing its place in
On October 5, 1897, James Irvine II donated 160 local and national history.
acres of oak woodland to the County of Orange. He
Irvine Regional Park
requested that the trees receive good care and that On October 5, 1997, Irvine Park celebrated its
1 Irvine Park Road
the park be kept as natural as possible. It became 100th anniversary. Memorializing the event is an
Orange, California 92869
known as Orange County Park, the first regional 8-foot-tall bronze statue of James Irvine II erected
(714) 973-6835
park in California. In 1926, Orange County Park was near the band shell, and an installation of a
Fax (714) 633-7960
renamed Irvine Park in honor of its donor. facsimile of the original Orange County Park
email: irvinepark@ocparks.com
Archway at the original 1898 entry.
The park has undergone several changes in its
Park Reservations
century-long history. A lake was excavated in 1913. Irvine Regional Park has enriched our heritage and
1-800-600-1600
The boathouse, constructed a year later, is the will offer a recreational retreat well into the park’s
oldest building in the park. In the 1930s the dance second century.
hall, exhibits building and soda fountain were built
as public use of the park continued to grow. County of Orange
OC Community Resources
OC Parks
The dance hall, gutted by an electrical fire during a 13042 Old Myford Road
U.S.O. dance in 1943, has been replaced by an Irvine, California 92602-2304
outdoor “band shell.” The exhibits building is now (714) 834-2400
the park nature center and the soda fountain 1-866-OCPARKS
serves as administrative offices. www.ocparks.com
Irvine Park brochure.pmd 40k 05/09
Irvine Park was once a popular setting for movies
such as “Topper,” starring Cary Grant and Con-
stance Bennett, filmed in the park in 1937. In 1943,
To Santiago Oaks Park View This park depends on you to help protect THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE
Regional Park Office Restroom Point wildlife, vegetation and geologic features. STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
Please do not damage or remove any of these
Train & features from park premises. Please also Fires and fireworks -- Fire prevention must be
Snack Bar
Food Concession adhere to the following park rules and the first concern of every visitor. IRVINE
Multi-use guidelines for a cleaner, safer and enjoyable
Parking Bike/Paddleboat experience. We appreciate your patronage. Possession or use of firearms or weapons.
Trail Rentals
Hiking Maintenance Dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash at Possession or consumption of any intoxicant. REGIONAL
Trail Tot Lot all times. O.C.C.O. 2-5-39
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Use of skateboards, motorized vehicles and
Vehicle Nature Speed limit is 10 m.p.h. equipment.
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Party Pavillion Barbecues are permitted only in approved mountain lions, rattlesnakes, poison oak,
Creek Pit camp appliances. poisonous insects, extremes in weather and
rugged terrain. Your safety cannot be
Historic Archway Amplified sound systems, concessions and guaranteed. Stay alert to potential danger!
other carnival- type activities require written
park permission.
Bicycle helmets required for all persons under
Park Hours:
18 years of age.
FALL - WINTER: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Oversize vehicle parking: Train lot only. SPRING - SUMMER: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
Outdoor Education
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