Be part of this exciting team planning and managing the San Dieguito River Park! The San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority (JPA) is soliciting qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Planner. The position is a 32 hour per week (4/5 time) position at the JPA’s main headquarters office in San Pasqual Valley. POSITION… Read More »
Help Us Get to 71 Miles!
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 »
Celebrating Partnership and Lagoon Ranger Station Sign
Thank you Edison International for the new monument sign announcing the San Dieguito River Park and Lagoon Ranger Station. Edison’s philanthropy program donated $20,000 toward the sign, which supports community outreach and public education about the San Dieguito River Park’s mission. Shawna Anderson, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Park JPA and Setal Prabhu,… Read More »
Red Nose Run to Benefit San Dieguito River Park!
Take a really fun run (or walk) on the beach at Del Mar Dec. 3 and support the San Dieguito River Park while you’re at it. Organizers of The Red Nose Run have chosen San Dieguito River Park as one of their beneficiaries of the all-volunteer, charitable fundraising event. The Red Nose Run turns 30… Read More »
Coast to Crest Trail Named One of Best in County!
A San Diego Union-Tribune guide names the Coast to Crest Trail as one of thirteen best hikes in San Diego County (SDUT, August 11, 2022)! Why? Here are some of the reasons San Dieguito River Park’s regional multi-use trail is considered one of the best: “One: It feels like a good accomplishment; you can section… Read More »
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration Underway!
After years of planning, Phase II of the San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland Restoration has begun! This week, SANDAG and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in partnership with the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority (JPA), began work on Phase II of the San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland Restoration south of Via De La Valle… Read More »
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 »
Construction of Coast Ranger Station Well Underway
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 »
San Dieguito River Park Turns 30! 2011 – Two Hundred Feet Goes a Long Way…
On October 8, 2011, the San Dieguito River Park celebrated the opening of a short trail with a long horizon – the Old Coach Trail – linking the Coast to Crest Trail in San Pasqual Valley to the City of Poway’s vast trail system including the regional Trans-County Trail. The 200 feet of new trail,… Read More »
