The San Dieguito River Park JPA is looking for a full-time office manager. Please see the job announcement for details.
San Dieguito Lagoon Ranger Station Open House
Now Hiring!
Special Event Notice!!!!
Next weekend on Sunday July 18th the San Dieguito River Park will be hosting a one day event called the Belgian Waffle Ride! The River Parks Coast to Crest trail system from the Del Dios Gorge staging area to the San Pasqual Valley staging are will be temporarily closed for the day during this event… Read More »
April 2021 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
We had a great count this month of 121 species, including 2 new ones. Vesper Sparrow was seen in Area 3, and Acorn Woodpecker was found in Area 5. This brings our cumulative total to 251 species! Click here for the PDF document with results for the April 2021 count. Click here for the PDF document… Read More »
Launching of the Osuna Trail Segment Project
The SDRP JPA recently launched the Osuna Trail Segment Project. The segment is located east of Del Mar and Interstate 5, between Via de la Valle and San Dieguito Road. The Osuna segment, would be a multi-use trail (hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians) and would provide vital linkage to the Coast to Crest Trail and other… Read More »
Meet the new SDRP JPA Environmental Planner Ayden Zielke, MURP
We are pleased to announce that Ayden Zielke recently joined the SDRP JPA team, taking on the Environmental Planner role. She brings her previous private environmental consulting experience, which includes working on linear projects in sensitive habitats and cultural areas, to the River Park. Additionally, Ayden studied environmental planning, earning a Master of Urban and… Read More »
February 2021 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
We had a good count of 117 species in February, our cumulative total remaining steady at 249. Click here for the PDF document with results for the February 2021 count. Click here for the PDF document with the detailed monthly results through February 2021. Click here for more information about the San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Surveys.
San Dieguito River Park Awarded $1.39M Grant!
A $1.39M grant awarded by the State of California Natural Resources Agency will fund design and construction of a critical segment of Coast to Crest Trail in the Fairbanks Ranch area of San Diego County. The Recreational Trails and Greenways grant program was funded through Proposition 68 passed by voters in 2018. The competitive grant,… Read More »
Shawna Anderson selected as SDRP Executive Director
Shawna Anderson was unanimously selected by the JPA Board of Directors on November 20, 2020 as the San Dieguito River Park’s new Executive Director. Shawna has been the JPA’s Principal Planner since 2000 and brings her depth of experience to the organization’s lead position. As the JPA’s planner, she was responsible for bringing many San… Read More »
Gingerbread Trail Contest!
Simply create, post, and share your SDRP inspired gingerbread structure to compete. This contest is for all ages and skill levels. To enter decorate your gingerbread structure inspired by your favorite SDRP trail, tree, hillside, or structure and post 2 photos. One photo of your gingerbread creation and one of the gingerbread creations with the people/persons who… Read More »
