Celebrate Irvine Regional Park’s 125th birthday all through 2022! Each month we will take a deeper look into California’s first County Park and discover the fascinating details that make Irvine Park unique to Orange County. Topics will range from native flora and fauna, Early Inhabitants, and architectural design to military use, ranching days, and the future of Irvine Regional Park.

This walking history tour is free though there is a Park Entrance Fee per vehicle. Registration is encouraged. We will travel about 1-2 miles at a leisure pace.

Sunday, October 9th, Fun Things to Do in the Park!

For questions, please contact Resource Specialist, Kelley.Brugmann@ocparks.com at 714-973-6625.

*PLEASE NOTE: the park may be impacted by the Pumpkin Patch occurring at the same time. Please give yourself additional time to enter through the park and to find parking.

Come chat with a Civil War living historian at the cannon in Irvine Regional Park. The volunteer will share the history of the 1853 Howitzer cannon and how it came to be at its current location. Hear recounts of other historical elements found in and around Irvine Regional Park’s long history.

The volunteer may take periodic breaks. Check with the Nature Center on future Civil War reenactor visits!

You can find the Civil War living historian located at the cannon and Spanish-American War Veterans monument at the lake, near the snack stand and boat house, between Parking Lots U and T.

For further questions, please contact Resource Specialist Kelley Brugmann at kelley.brugmann@ocparks.com and 714-973-6625

Our eight-legged friends are truly amazing arachnids! Discover the wonders of their little lives and the big impacts they have in nature. Hear a fun tale about a spinning spider and create your own arachnid craft to take home.

This fun program is for ages 2 – 6 years. Space is limited; parents must register themselves and each child. Program is free though there is a Park Entrance Fee per entry vehicle. For questions, please contact Resource Specialist, Kelley.Brugmann@ocparks.com at 714-973-6625.

Celebrate Irvine Regional Park’s 125th birthday all through 2022! Each month we will take a deeper look into California’s first County Park and discover the fascinating details that make Irvine Park unique to Orange County. Topics will range from native flora and fauna, Early Inhabitants, and architectural design to military use, ranching days, and the future of Irvine Regional Park.

This walking history tour is free though there is a Park Entrance Fee per vehicle. Registration is encouraged. We will travel about 1-2 miles at a leisure pace.

Sunday, November 13th, Eat Your Way Through Irvine Park’s History

For questions, please contact Resource Specialist, Kelley.Brugmann@ocparks.com at 714-973-6625.

*PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited due to program materials, you must register for this program. If you have any known food allergies, please contact Kelley for any food item inquiries.

Those scampering squirrels have quite the busy lives. They’re hiding so many acorns to keep as food for winter, but sometimes they may forget where one is buried! Hear tales about these silly squirrels and create your own memory game to play at home.

This fun program is for ages 2 – 6 years. Space is limited; parents must register themselves and each child. Program is free though there is a Park Entrance Fee per entry vehicle. For questions, please contact Resource Specialist, Kelley.Brugmann@ocparks.com at 714-973-6625.

Stroll through the park searching high and low for our flittering friends. Listen for their sweet song and hear fun associations to help you remember these birds. Program is geared for all levels, though is focused for beginner-intermediate level birder. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, comfortable shoes, and an eye for spotting our feathered friends!

Program is free though there is a Park Entrance Fee per entry vehicle. For questions, please contact Resource Specialist, Kelley.Brugmann@ocparks.com at 714-973-6625.

Celebrate Irvine Regional Park’s 125th birthday all through 2022! Each month we will take a deeper look into California’s first County Park and discover the fascinating details that make Irvine Park unique to Orange County. Topics will range from native flora and fauna, Early Inhabitants, and architectural design to military use, ranching days, and the future of Irvine Regional Park.

This walking history tour is free though there is a Park Entrance Fee per vehicle. Registration is encouraged. We will travel about 1-2 miles at a leisure pace.

Sunday, December 11th, The Future of Irvine Park and You!
*This is the final program in this series!

For questions, please contact Resource Specialist, Kelley.Brugmann@ocparks.com at 714-973-6625.

The moon has many faces and influences so much life on Earth. Learn about the different phases of the moon through fun stories and create your own lunar craft.

This fun program is for ages 2 – 6 years. Space is limited; parents must register themselves and each child. Program is free though there is a Park Entrance Fee per entry vehicle. For questions, please contact Resource Specialist, Kelley.Brugmann@ocparks.com at 714-973-6625.