Editor’s Note: This is part of a monthly feature on notable regional parks in Orange County, which is rich with places to get outside and have fun with the family and explore nature.

If you’re looking for a peaceful park to walk your dog, hike or enjoy wildlife by the lake, William R. Mason Regional Park is a great choice.

Spanning 345 acres, the park features 3 miles of paved biking and hiking trails, a 9-acre lake that attracts a variety of birdlife, playgrounds, a fitness course, and much more. About 123 acres of the park are wilderness with trails for exploring, you’ll often see quail, rabbits and occasionally roadrunners, park officials said.

The park, located adjacent to UC Irvine, was named after the president of the Irvine Company from 1966 until his death in 1973. Mason was ins

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