Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
Currently we are 21 miles short of realizing the 71-mile vision of the Coast to Crest Trail from Del Mar to Julian: 49 miles completed and 1 mile slated for construction in 2023 8 miles in process or partnering with other organizations 13 miles – HELP CLOSE THE GAP to make the Coast to Crest… Read More »
Lots of exciting things happened with the River Park in 2017. The whole state of California breathed a sigh of relief, as it was the first year of above average rainfall after several years of drought. This meant that for the first time in several years, Lake Hodges filled up, and there was water under… Read More »
The San Dieguito River Park’s first ranger station is taking shape and on schedule to open in early 2020! Windows and doors were recently installed and drywall and insulation is nearing completion. Soon the exterior will be finished with paint and wood treatment. The Del Mar Times recently featured an article about the ranger station.… Read More »
In 2017, the River Park JPA received a generous donation that sparked the acquisition of a key 6.4 acre inholding in the Sycamore Creek Preserve behind the River Park headquarters in Poway. The parcel was a former home site that burned in the 2007 Witch Creek Fire that could have been redeveloped right in the… Read More »
As the holidays approach, turn to the San Dieguito River Park for some gift ideas. Our Online Store has various shirts, jackets, hats, bags, and more with our park logo on them- perfect for a park supporter or anyone who loves the outdoors. Save on shipping and make sure you have your items in time… Read More »
The JPA closed escrow on October 19th, securing a 6.44 acre inholding in its Sycamore Creek Preserve in Poway. Thanks to a very generous donation by long time River Park supporter Freda Reid, the JPA was able to negotiate a down payment on this former home site which sits right in the middle of the… Read More »
Update February 22, 2018: The San Dieguito River Park thanks Ms. Deborah Seibert for their generous donation of a 5th wheel to the park. —Original Post Follows— The San Dieguito River Park is in need of a trailer or 5th wheel to serve as a residence for a resident volunteer at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead.… Read More »
On Saturday, December 5, 2015, San Dieguito River Park Rangers Bryan Ward and Natalie Borchardt hosted Teradata for their fourth annual service project. Eighteen eager volunteers joined us to plant along the Coast to Crest Trail near Del Mar. The soil took some considerable muscle to dig in, however this team was up for the… Read More »
The City of Del Mar, in partnership with the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, is constructing an extension of the River Path Del Mar on the south side of the San Dieguito Lagoon from Jimmy Durante Blvd. to the Lagoon Viewpoint at Old Grand Avenue Bridge. This extension will fill in part of a missing… Read More »
A species of bird, which has been at Lake Hodges for thousands of years, could disappear without creating a connection to other habitat. By Jason Lopez, Resources and Trails Manager, San Dieguito River Park There are two important song birds that live, year round, along the Coast to Crest Trail. They live and breed just… Read More »
