Laguna Niguel Regional Park is one of the most valued community spaces in South Orange County. Families, walkers, runners, and neighbors rely on it for everyday recreation and connection.

However, the current parking system requires visitors to pay a full-day fee at the entrance—no matter how long they plan to stay.

For many residents, this creates a barrier to using the park for shorter visits like:

• A quick walk around the lake
• A 30–60 minute workout
• A brief visit with toddlers
• Seniors enjoying a short walk at sunset 
• Picking up teens from the tennis courts
• Enjoying a peaceful mid-day getaway from work 

We believe there’s a better, more flexible solution.

We urge the Orange County Parks Department and relevant authorities to consider the immediate installation of parking meters or systems that support a flexible hourly parking strategy at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. This change will not only promote equitable access but also demonstrate a commitment to meeting the needs of the community in a flexible and customer-oriented manner.

Please sign this petition to support the introduction of an hourly parking fee structure at Laguna Niguel Regional Park, ensuring that it remains a welcoming and inclusive space for all.

Our Proposal

We are calling on OC Parks and Katrina Foley to pilot a pay-and-display parking system at Laguna Niguel Regional Park that includes:

• Hourly parking rates for short visits
• A daily maximum cap (so full-day visitors pay the same as today)
• Easy-to-use parking kiosks or app-based payment
• Modern enforcement (such as license plate monitoring)

💬 What the Community Is Saying

After speaking with many dozens of local families, a clear pattern has emerged:

• People would visit the park more often if hourly parking were available
• Many are still willing to pay full-day rates for longer visits
• A flexible system would increase accessibility without reducing value

This is not about lowering revenue—it’s about unlocking more frequent use of a public space we all value.

🌿 Proven Models Already Exist
 OC Parks already uses pay-and-display systems in other locations, including coastal areas and places like Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

A pilot program at Laguna Niguel Regional Park would build on these existing models while gathering real data on:

• Park usage
• Revenue impact
• Community satisfaction

🙌 Why This Matters
 A more flexible parking system would:

• Make the park more accessible to nearby residents
• Encourage healthier, more frequent outdoor activity
• Reduce friction for short visits
• Maintain fairness for full-day users

✍️ Sign This Petition

If you believe Laguna Niguel Regional Park should be easier to access for everyone—not just full-day visitors—please sign and share.

Together, we can help modernize our parks and make them work better for the community.