Nov 17, 2023

OC Parks opens 7 new trails in Gypsum Canyon

Residents get a first look at a 500-acre nature preserve dedicated to the County of Orange by Irvine Company.

Nov 13, 2023

Irvine Regional Park opens new loop trail

OC Parks has opened a new trail to teach families about plants and animals in four local habitats: oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, riparian and chaparral.

Nov 13, 2023

A ‘grand’ experience

Michael O’Connell, president and CEO of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, describes his favorite hikes in the Irvine Northern Open Space Preserve.

Aug 1, 2023

Living near open space can add 2 years to your life

Enjoying Bommer Canyon and Irvine’s other open space may help slow aging, according to a new study.

Jul 4, 2023

Q&A with Trust for Public Land’s Howard Frumkin

In one of the healthiest benefits of living in this master-planned city, more than 9 of every 10 Irvine residents live within a 10-minute walk…

Jul 3, 2023

Parks guide

Irvine’s renowned parks, which cover one-third of the city, have been ranked the No. 1 park system in California by the Trust for Public Land…

Jul 3, 2023

Enhanced Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp reopens for weddings, private parties

One of Orange County’s most iconic spots for weddings, reunions and corporate events will reopen mid-July.

Jun 1, 2023

3 ways to enjoy local parks and open space

FREEKS Ride Join this challenging docent-led mountain-bike ride on June 10. Climb State Spur to Cathedral Rock, then descend into Fremont Canyon while passing some…

Jun 1, 2023

Irvine parks again named best in California

The Trust for Public Land ranked Irvine’s parks No. 1 in California and No. 4 in the U.S. in its 2023 report.

May 4, 2023

Nature garden opens at Bommer Canyon

The city of Irvine and Irvine Ranch Conservancy have opened the new Bommer Canyon Nature Garden, where you can learn about native habitats, local plant life and Orange County’s ranching history.