Learn about current park closures and updates.
Learn about current park closures and updates.
One of our newest and most unique properties is Provence House – located in Bonita, adjacent to Rohr Park and just a couple of minutes east of the 805 freeway. Provence House is a versatile, charming addition to the County Parks portfolio. Built as a private residence in the late 1940s, the home has gone through several transformations; as a park ranger office, a history center, and as a central meeting space for local community groups. Recent updates to the property have expanded its potential for hosting special events. More...
When was the last time you enjoyed a little history with your sack lunch? Did you know you could do it in a County Park, at one of the region’s oldest park properties? Lakeside’s El Monte County Park tells stories of days past – with prohibition-era cement picnic tables and plaques honoring local legends. More...
The QR Code Fitness Trail combines today’s technology with a personal physical fitness program. It’s fun, interactive and simple to follow – just one more way the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is making it easy for people to live healthy, active lifestyles in San Diego County. More...
It was a picturesque year for Parks and Recreation on San Diego County's Instagram channel. Our #2016bestnine Parks images - or the nine most popular/liked pictures - included scenes from Goodan Ranch-Sycamore Canyon, Heise, Los Penasquitos Canyon, Potrero, San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, Volcan Mountain and Waterfront Park. Take a look! More...
Invasive species are plants, fungi or animals that are not native to a specific location. They disrupt the local ecosystem, changing processes that have been in play for decades – many causing harm to the areas they invade. More...
We’re doing what we can to protect our trees and to be forward-thinking when it comes to ways to save them. Our county-wide Heritage Tree Preservation Program was initiated to catalog existing mature trees and to establish requirements for maintaining tree diversity and density in all County Parks. More...
We’ve opened three new TRACK Trails for “app-happy” kids at County Parks. Over six miles of interactive education have been routed through San Dieguito County Park and Lake Morena County Park – adding to an existing trail network that includes San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, Louis A. Stelzer County Park and Lindo Lake County Park. More...
You’re invited! The Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) protects and connects the most valuable biological habitats in San Diego County, and on Saturday, Nov. 3, we’re celebrating the program’s 20-year anniversary with history tours, hikes, a bike ride, interpretive programs, animal demonstrations, games, food trucks, live music and more.
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On Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is celebrating the grand re-opening of Lincoln Acres County Park! The park has been expanded to 1.5 acres and revamped with upgraded amenities and new recreation opportunities for residents of all ages, abilities and interests. More...
