Best National Park Irvine Near Me

4worldlovers: The City of Irvine is starting the tarmac removal process at the ARDA site to make way for the Veterans Memorial Park & Gardens project at the Great Park. View a downloadable PDF with more information here.

The City of Irvine, in partnership with PSQ, invites you to participate in a night of fun, food, and festivities at (link is external) this Friday, July 21, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Art Complex.

The new Summer in the City event series features family-favorite activities, including Movies on the Lawn, Sizzlin' Summer Concerts, and a Summer Dance Party.

The City of Irvine is receiving new baby gift donations to provide support and care for the families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion.

166 Level 2 EV chargers available for the public in lots 4, 5, and 6 at the Great Park. For information on EV charger locations and other information regarding electric vehicles, please visit .

The City of Irvine is pleased to present the upcoming exhibitions, New Normal: Skateboarding Now at the Great Park Gallery, and Deck Design: A Survey of Skateboard Evolution at the Great Park Artists Studio –– opening Sunday, June 4, and concluding Sunday, August 27.

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Rich in both Irvine Ranch lore and nature’s wonders, Bommer Canyon Preserve beckons walkers, hikers, and all other outdoor enthusiasts to stroll past ancient oak and sycamore groves and rough rock outcrops. Much like the City’s Quail Hill Loop Trail, specific trails in this area are open daily for self-guided hikes from dawn to dusk; however, other areas within Bommer can only be accessed through guided programs and do require pre-registration. Monthly Wilderness Access Days are available to allow hikers and bikers the chance to explore the network of outstanding trails and views of the area.

A wide variety of activities are offered by the City of Irvine in partnership with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy. For a list of upcoming events in Bommer Canyon Preserve, click here.

4worldlovers: The Hickey Creek showers are closed for maintenance. The restrooms are open daily from 7am to Sunset.

Registered campers can use the shower facilties at Arroyo Restrooms 1, 2 and 3.

Campers should plan on purchasing firewood from a vendor prior to arrival. Firewood from any outside source must be commercially produced, kiln-dried and heat treated, bundled, labeled and certified as “Pest Free” or “Safe to Move.” Shipping pallets, scrap lumber, wood purchased from tree trimming services, etc. are prohibited. Gathering of dead wood or other plant material within the park is not permitted.

Parking fees (day use): $3 per vehicle entry Monday - Friday; $5 Saturday - Sunday; Higher for some holidays and events (Fee Information)

O'Neill Regional Park's 4,500 acres are situated in beautiful Trabuco and Live Oak Canyons. The park is heavily wooded with coast live oak and sycamore trees. The hillsides surrounding the park are filled with cactus, wild buckwheat, sagebrush and chaparral of scrub oak, buckthorn and mountain mahogany. Trabuco and Hickey Creeks also meander through the park, flowing in winter and early spring, dry in summer and fall.

If you would like to make a camping reservation, go to our online reservations system.

The park serves both as an overnight camping and day-use/picnic facility.

Picnic areas vary in size and are available on a first-come, first-served basis or by reservation. Barbeques and picnic tables are available throughout the park. Call the park for more information.