OC Parks facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
OC Parks

Department overview
Formed	1922; 103 years ago (1922)
Jurisdiction	Orange County
Headquarters	13042 Old Myford Rd Irvine, California 92602 33°26′05″N 117°28′14″W / 33.4348°N 117.4705°W / 33.4348; -117.4705
Employees	200 (2020)
Annual budget	US$90,018,793 (2015-16)
Department executive	Stacy Blackwood, Director

OC Parks, which is short for Orange County Parks, is a special group that takes care of all the public parks in Orange County, California. They look after a huge area, about 60,000 acres, which includes both land far from the ocean and areas right by the coast. Millions of people visit these parks every year!

OC Parks started way back in 1922. Their main job is to make sure these parks are fun and safe for everyone. They also protect the natural beauty and wildlife in these areas.

What OC Parks Does

OC Parks manages many different kinds of parks. They have natural wilderness areas and also parks built in cities. They work to keep these places clean and ready for visitors.

Wilderness Parks

OC Parks looks after many amazing wilderness parks. These are natural areas where you can explore and enjoy nature. They often have hiking trails, wildlife, and beautiful scenery.

Urban Parks

OC Parks also manages many parks right in the middle of cities. These parks are often man-made or partly man-made. They are great places for picnics, sports, and family fun close to home.