The 2016 OC Parks Summer Concert Series is nearing an end. With the final concert this Thursday, Sept. 1 at Salt Creek Beach with JR JR and Big Monsta!! You don’t want to miss this.
OC Parks offers many great family friendly opportunities that are free or have a minimal fee. From Hiking with your family, Yoga in the park, Coastal clean ups, and preschool programs to name a few. What a great way to explore the outdoors, put those devices down and learn more and just enjoy the beautiful community you live in. For more information and other activities be sure to check out their website. Listed below are a few of events for September. I never knew that the OC Parks offered such wonderful programs. It would be a shame now to not incorporate a few in your monthly routine.
*September 3 – Explore The Bay Family Hike at Upper Newport Bay
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
An easy hike for families of all ages to learn more about Upper Newport Bay and enjoy its trails. Hike will be on paved and dirt trails. Bring sun protection and water. Meet on the patio of the Muth Interpretive Center. Event is free, registration is not required.
Location: Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. 2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Website: www.ocparks.com/newport
Cost: Free
Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2290
* September 14 – Yoga Hike at Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Stretch your mind and body on this 2.4-mile hike with a yoga twist over steep and uneven terrain (100-ft. elevation gain) led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Location: Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 28373 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Website: www.ocparks.com/aliso
Cost: Free
Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 497-8324
Special Instructions: For ages 12 and up. Registration is required, sign-up online: www.eventbrite.com/yogahike. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas. Meet at the entrance to Canyon View Park).
*September 17 – Coastal Clean Up Day 2016 at Upper Newport Bay, Capistrano Beach, Salt Creek Beach, and Dana Point Harbor
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Every year people join together at sites all over California to take part in the State’s largest volunteer event. California Coastal Cleanup Day has removed over 750,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from beaches, lakes, and waterways. Join us in cleaning up the Bay!
Location: Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. 2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Website: www.ocparks.com/newport
Cost: Free
Parking: Free
Contact: (949) 923-2269
Special Instructions: For more information please visit www.newportbay.org/cleanupday.
*September 28 – Feathery Friends, Preschool Program at Orange County Zoo
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Come learn about birds that can fly and even those that can’t fly! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting zoo animals up close!
Location: Orange County Zoo. 1 Irvine Park Road Orange, CA 92869
Website: www.ocparks.com/zoo
Cost: $5 per child (includes one adult)
Parking: $3 per vehicle
Contact: Marcy Crede-Booth at (714) 973-6846
Special Instructions: Ages 3-4 years old only. Parent must accompany child for duration of program. Registration is required, call (714) 973-6846 to register.
