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10/17/2026

That's a lot of signs! 

Closing the majority of MRCA managed parklands for the duration of the Red Flag Warning requires lots of signs and staff to get them set up!

Signs were distributed by rangers, firefighters, operations, and park staff as 24-hour patrols  and fire suppression resources were strategically placed in the Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Clarita Woodlands, Simi Hills, and Santa Susanas.

The red flag warning is set to expire at 8pm Saturday night, Oct 17th. Read the multi-agency closure agreement at mrca.ca.gov

10/15/2026

Is it windy where you are? 

A Red Flag Warning is in effect thru Saturday 10/17/26 for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to:
1) Low Relative Humidity
2) Dry Fuels (Vegetation), and 
3) Strong and Gusty Winds

MRCA managed parklands will remain closed until the red flag warning from National Weather Service expires, as part the established coordinated protocol between National Park Service, California State Parks, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.

**Not every closed area will be signed or gated.** Visitors should check current conditions with the agency managing their destination before traveling to a park during a red flag warning.

The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard Office has issued a red flag warning for Thursday through Saturday, Octo...
10/15/2026

The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard Office has issued a red flag warning for Thursday through Saturday, October 15-17, 2026.

The following Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA)-managed parks, including those owned by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, will be closed Thursday, October 15, Friday, October 16, and Saturday October 17, due to the red flag warning.

MRCA-Managed Parklands
Cameron Nature Preserve at Puerco Canyon
Corral Canyon Park
Escondido Canyon Park
Tuna Canyon Park
Top of Topanga Overlook
Summit Valley Ed Edelman Park
Red Rock Canyon Park
Mill Creek Ranch
Temescal Canyon Park
Franklin Canyon Park
Wilacre Park
Mulholland Corridor Overlooks
Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park
Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park
King Gillette Ranch
Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve
Sage Ranch Park
Mentryville
Whitney Canyon Park
East/Rice Canyon
Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon
Happy Camp Canyon Park

In addition, in accordance with the coordinated protocol established by the National Park Service, California State Parks, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for closing parklands during National Weather Service red flag warnings in the Santa Monica Mountains, the following partner parklands in the Santa Monica Mountains will likely also be closed. Please check each agency’s website for current closure information.

California State Parks:
Topanga State Park
Malibu Creek State Park
Leo Carrillo State Park
Point Mugu State Park
Will Rogers State Historic Park
Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park

National Park Service Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area:
Rancho Sierra Vista
Solstice Canyon
Peter Strauss Ranch
Rocky Oaks
Paramount Ranch
Cheeseboro / Palo Comado
Circle X Ranch
Arroyo Sequit
King Gillette Ranch
Franklin Canyon
Fryman Canyon
Deer Creek
Zuma / Trancas Canyons (Bonsall and Busch parking lots)
Backbone Trail (including parking lot on Kanan Road)
Sandstone Peak / Mishe Mokwa parking lots and trails

⚠️UPDATE ⚠️ Parks within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will be closed Thursday thru Saturday, October ...
10/14/2026

⚠️UPDATE ⚠️ Parks within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will be closed Thursday thru Saturday, October 15-17, 2026.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning based on weather and fuel conditions.

This closure applies to lands managed by California State Parks, National Park Service, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.

Santa Monica Mountains
Angeles State Parks
MRCA
NWS Los Angeles

10/14/2026

Ever wonder what 3,700 pounds of trash looks like?
You're in luck- here's a short compilation to give you an idea of what emptying trash cans and picking up litter for two weeks entails! Starting September 26th thru October 9th.
Note - this only covers coastal accessways, mountain overlooks, and trailheads.

The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy holds lands that originally a...
10/12/2026

The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy holds lands that originally and still are inhabited by the Fernandeno Tataviam, Gabrielino Tongva, Ventureno Chumash, Juaneno Acjachemen and other indigenous peoples. We honor and respect their elders and descendants, as they continue their stewardship of these lands and waters.

While MRCA offices are closed for the day in observance, parks and trails are open according to their regularly posted times.

MRCA, the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (BOE), and our community partners invite you to a virtual community ...
10/08/2026

MRCA, the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (BOE), and our community partners invite you to a virtual community meeting for the Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan on Wed, Oct 14, from 6 to 7:15pm.

The meeting will provide an update on the technical studies and design work that are helping advance the Vision Plan. The project team will share what they have learned about the Basin and how that information is helping shape future improvements.

Topics will include:
What we are learning about the Basin's soils and how water and sediment move through the LA River and tributaries.

Approaches for restoring and improving natural habitat and ecological function.

Planning for the future of the three golf courses within the Basin.

Conceptual improvements to trails, bridges, and LA River pavilions to make it easier to move through and enjoy the Basin.
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Virtual
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Time: 6–7:15 p.m.
Zoom Registration: bit.ly/SBVPRSVP
Call-in: (888) 788-0099 Webinar ID: 818 5503 4930
Format: Presentation and moderated Q&A. Spanish interpretation available.
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MRCA, el Departamento de Ingeniería (BOE, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles y socios comunitarios lo invitan a una reunión comunitaria virtual sobre el Plan de visión de la cuenca Sepulveda el día miércoles, 14 de octubre de 6:00 a 7:15 p.m.

En la reunión se presentará una actualización sobre los estudios técnicos y el trabajo de diseño que están contribuyendo a avanzar con el Plan de visión. El equipo del proyecto presentará la información que ha recabado sobre la cuenca y mostrará cómo esa información está contribuyendo con las futuras mejoras.

Los temas incluirán:
Lo que estamos aprendiendo sobre el suelo de la cuenca y la manera en que el agua y los sedimentos se mueven a través del Río Los Ángeles y sus afluentes.

Los abordajes para la recuperación y la mejora del hábitat natural y su función ecológica.

La planificación del futuro de tres canchas de golf dentro de la cuenca.

Las mejoras conceptuales de los caminos, los puentes y los pabellones del Río Los Ángeles para facilitar el traslado a través de la cuenca y poder disfrutarla.

Add them to the list!MRCA has accepted six undeveloped parcels totaling approximately 1.463-acres of Paradise Hill in Li...
10/06/2026

Add them to the list!

MRCA has accepted six undeveloped parcels totaling approximately 1.463-acres of Paradise Hill in Lincoln Heights, City of Los Angeles. 

The properties have high ecological value with some California black walnut trees and extensive grassland.

We will continue our efforts to acquire adjacent and nearby parcels to maximize protecting contiguous open space.

MRCA will begin trail repairs on the Hastain Trail at Franklin Canyon Park starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026. During w...
10/05/2026

MRCA will begin trail repairs on the Hastain Trail at Franklin Canyon Park starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026. During work hours, portions of the trail may be closed, but trails will remain fully open after work hours and on weekends. Trail users can also access the southern entrance of Hastain Trail but may need to turn around if a section is closed. Work will take place for six weeks. We thank you for your patience as we make the trails safer and more sustainable.

MRCA comenzará las reparaciones del sendero Hastain, en el parque Franklin Canyon, a partir del miércoles 7 de Octubre de 2026. Durante el horario de trabajo, es posible que algunos tramos del sendero estén cerrados; sin embargo, los senderos permanecerán totalmente abiertos fuera del horario laboral y los fines de semana. Los usuarios también podrán acceder a la entrada sur del sendero Hastain, aunque es posible que deban dar media vuelta si encuentran algún tramo cerrado. Las obras se llevarán a cabo durante seis semanas. Agradecemos su paciencia mientras trabajamos para hacer que los senderos sean más seguros y sostenibles.

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