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Every year County Parks hosts several Signature Events that span multiple parks across the county. We hope you can join us!
Each month we offer dozens of free activities at parks and preserves across San Diego County.
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County Parks plans dozens of springtime events annually at locations across San Diego County to help celebrate Earth Day. From Story Trails to guided hikes, tree plantings to cleanup events you can join us to help make the world a better place.
Join us on both Memorial Day and Veterans Day weekends for a tough trail adventure designed to test the physical and mental stamina that’s required to climb what’s arguably the toughest hike in San Diego County – El Cajon Mountain in the El Capitan County Preserve.
Summer Movies in the Park is the largest free and family-friendly outdoor movie series in San Diego County, with dozens of hosting sites and over a hundred screenings.
Hawktober is our annual celebration of local birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and falcons. Throughout the month of October, County Parks offers FREE workshops at parks, campgrounds and wilderness preserves across San Diego County. Explore multiple workshops to meet different birds and rangers.
On the day after Thanksgiving, County Parks encourages San Diegans to swap shopping plans for outdoor experiences. Enjoy free outdoor activities across the region with your family and friends, on a holiday we’ve coined Green Friday!