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Commit to Parking It All Year at OCParks

If you want to commit to a New Year's workout routine, you buy a gym membership.  How about committing to explore more of Orange County's finest parks, beaches, and wilderness?  Buy an annual parking pass.

To get the most value out of your pass, buy it early and go often.  It's only $80/year for a combo pass which includes parks and beaches.  That comes out to less than $7 a month!!  I bet you spend more on Netflix and you probably spend at least TEN TIMES that on your cell phone or monthly cable TV tier.  Invest in outdoor time, too!

I go to a A LOT of parks and I can honestly say that OCParks amaze me on every visit. I'm entering the 4th year of working on this website and I still haven't explored them all. I've been to Irvine Regional Park countless times, but still there are more trails to hike and activities to try.

The OCParks.com monthly calendar is brimming with events and activities. Some special events to take notice of include:

  • Limestone Canyon Wilderness Access Day on January 7,
  • Nature's Adventures with Ranger Lynn January 13 and 27 at Upper Newport Bay,
  • a Morning Stroll to Barbara's Lake at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park,
  • and an Introduction to Mountain Bike Riding on January 29 also at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

Regional Park locations:

  • Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Brea
  • Caspers Wilderness Park, San Juan Capistrano (plus Nature Center)
  • Clark Regional Park, Buena Park (plus Interpretive Center)
  • Craig Regional Park, Fullerton
  • Irvine Regional Park, Irvine
  • Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Laguna Niguel
  • Mason Regional Park, Irvine
  • Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley
  • O’Neill Regional Park, Trabuco Canyon
  • Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Orange
  • Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim

Wilderness Park locations:

  • Aliso & Wood Canyons, Laguna Niguel
  • Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
  • Peters Canyon Regional Park, Orange
  • Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza
  • Limestone-Whiting Wilderness Park, Trabuco Canyon

Beach locations:

  • Aliso Beach Park, South Laguna Beach
  • Capistrano Beach, Capistrano Beach
  • Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
  • Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point

The possibilities are endless!  OCParks.com has a comprehensive list of amenities where you can search for parks that meet your criteria. Visit OCParks.com and buy an annual parking pass now.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary 2011 and 2012 annual passes from OCParks. In years past, I've gladly bought my own and would have again this year.  I like to support my local parks! Read my full disclosure policy.

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About Michele Whiteaker

Writer mom and nature guide promoting play and empowering families to prioritize outside time since 2008. Park information gathered through my personal experiences and provided as a FREE community resource to millions of Orange County families over the past 17 years via blog and social media. Subscribe to my FREE weekly email inspiring you with park tips and play ideas.

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My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

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