The OC Parks’ Backcountry Patrol volunteers share trail etiquette, answer questions about the park, monitor trail maintenance, and scope out trail details at Park Staff’s request. This role can overlap with Trail Ambassador Volunteer role, which provides positive educational interactions between representatives of OC Parks and trail users while delivering a message that reflects the importance of trail safety and responsible trail use to park visitors.

Backcountry Patrol Volunteers can explore more of the park’s vast trail system to connect with visitors throughout the park. Trail Ambassador opportunities are primarily stationary (at trailheads or booth) or limited hiking to best connect with park visitors.

This training takes place half the time in the classroom for discussion and group activity, with the second half walking the trails for field experience. Please be prepared for partial hiking.

For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com or (714) 973-6625.

Join OC Parks for an intro to block printing!  Learn the basics of block printing by carving your very own nature inspired Valentine’s Day card.  Block printing results in bold, graphic designs that are as simple or complicated as you want. This is a great activity for beginners and experienced artists alike seeking to try something new!

Due to the types of tools being used, this program is recommended for visitors aged 10 and older.

Arts at the Oaks is a monthly program exploring the cultural and natural history of Orange County and beyond through hands-on creative expression.  Each month features a new artistic medium and topic to discover. No previous art experience is necessary and all are welcome to join and try something new!

The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.  Children must be accompanied by a guardian.  The program will be held below the Santiago Oaks Regional Park nature center. 

Advance registration is required. 

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Celebrate 50 years of recreation at Santiago Oaks Regional Park by hiking through its history! Learn about the Windes family that called this park home, the flood of 1969 and the grassroots effort to preserve Barham Ranch as parkland. Stops will include the Historic and Villa Park Dams, the Historic Orange Grove, the Nature Center and more.

The walk will begin in front of the Nature Center located near the parking lot and travel approximately 2 miles with little elevation gain.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the program and strollers are not recommended. Sun protection, sturdy footwear and plenty of water are strongly encouraged.

The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.

Inclement weather will cancel the program.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Join an experienced OC Parks Volunteer as you stroll through Santiago Oaks Regional Park searching high in the trees for our flittering friends and low in the scrubs for bouncing birds. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, comfortable shoes and an eye for spotting our feathered friends!

This walk begins outside of the Santiago Oaks nature center.

Walk-ins welcome, but registration is recommended.

Inclement weather will cancel the program.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Ranger Reserves needed to provide excellent customer service and resource protection at Santiago Oaks Regional Park during wedding and reception. The events are limited to 100 people which includes all vendors, wedding party and guests. Alcohol is allowed only with a permit obtained in advance from the Permits Department and served by a licensed bartender under the supervision of a security guard.

Ranger Reserves needed to provide excellent customer service and resource protection at Santiago Oaks Regional Park during wedding and reception limited to 100 people which includes all vendors, wedding party and guests. Alcohol is allowed only with a permit obtained in advance from the permits department and served by a licensed bartender under the supervision of a security guard.

Ranger Reserves needed to provide excellent customer service and resource protection at Santiago Oaks Regional Park during wedding limited to 100 people which includes all vendors, wedding party and guests. Alcohol is allowed only with a permit obtained in advance from the permits department and served by a licensed bartender under the supervision of a security guard.