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Get ready for the 2nd Annual 3 vs. 3 Over the Line Softball Tournament
Where: 4S Ranch Sports Park
16118 4S Ranch Parkway
San Diego, CA 92127
Date: Saturday, July 25
Pool Play begins at 9 a.m.
Cost: $70 per team
Tournament Format:
“Big League” and “Rec” divisions
4 players maximum per team
Each team will play a minimum of three Pool Play games to determine seeding for the tournament
After pool play, the double elimination tournament will begin
If you would like to sign up a team, email your team name, roster and division to Daniel Trautner at daniel.trautner@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Letter to the Community
Please click on this link to read a letter to the Community from the Director of County Parks and Recreation.
To see the complete proposed operational plan, click here.
To see the schedule for the proposed budget/public testimony meetings, click here.
Lindo Lake Boathouse ribbon cutting ceremony
The historic boathouse structure at Lindo Lake Park has been newly restored to depict its original form, features, and character. From 1887, when it was built along with the former Lakeside Inn, and for the next twenty years it was a social and recreational focus in the community. True to its name, it enabled visitors to launch rowboats into the lake. It remains one of the oldest buildings in Lakeside and was recently given a place on the list of California Points of Historical Interest.
To celebrate its restoration, County Chairwoman Dianne Jacob and the Department of Parks and Recreation invited the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 21.. To see photos of the event, go to Lindo Lake Boathouse Photos.
County expands Volcan Mountain Preserve
The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation has partnered with The Nature Conservancy and the Volcan Mountain Preserve Foundation to add more than 467 acres of land to the Volcan Mountain Preserve.
"This partnership between the County of San Diego, The Nature Conservancy and the Volcan Mountain Preserve Foundation demonstrates our shared commitment to preserve open space and provide recreational opportunities for current and future generations to enjoy,” said Dianne Jacob, Chairwoman of the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors.
The acquisition will increase the County’s ownership within the Volcan Mountain Preserve to more than 2,900 acres. To fund the acquisition cost of 206 acres for $1.78 million, the County utilized grant and county funds. The remaining 261 acres were purchased by the Volcan Mountain Preserve Foundation.
"The conservation significance of Volcan Mountain is enormous," said Dave Van Cleve, Senior Project Director for The Nature Conservancy. "This expansion helps safeguard some of San Diego County's most important watersheds and is a key piece in providing vital landscape connections between Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the San Dieguito River Valley in the west, as well as a north-south linkage from the Santa Rosa Mountains down to Baja. The public will have an opportunity to experience a rare and beautiful corner of the world."
This property is expected to be part of the proposed East County MSCP, a countywide initiative to protect rare, threatened or endangered species by creating a network of large, interconnected preserve areas. Volcan Mountain provides premier habitat for mule deer, mountain lions, bobcats, gray foxes and many other native California wild animal and plant species.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for land operations and will develop a long-term management program that will allow public access to multi-use trails, while preserving the sensitive habitat for native species.
Lakeside Baseball Park grand opening
County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation invited the public to the grand opening of the new Lakeside Baseball Park on Saturday, January 24, 2009. The state-of-the-art facility features four artificial turf fields, a playground, batting cages, a concession stand, and restrooms, all on ten acres of County-owned property. The baseball park is located at 10030 Marathon Parkway, at the intersection of Mast Boulevard and Marathon Parkway, in Lakeside. For more information, go to this page.
To see a video presentation showcasing the Lakeside Baseball Park, go to this page.
Photo highlights of the opening ceremony and the baseball park are on this page.
San Elijo Nature Center opens
County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price and the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation invited the public to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new San Elijo Nature Center on Saturday, January 31, 2009. The two-story building at San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve is made from recycled materials and features solar panels, irrigated roof plants, and recycled water. Exhibits will educate the public about this lagoon, including its rich plant and animal communities, its fascinating history, and the various natural and human influences that affect this sensitive ecosystem.
The Nature Center is located at 2710 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea. For more information go to this page.
Photo highlights of the ribbon cutting and the nature center are on this page.
A video presentation of the nature center is on this page.
County expands Ramona Grasslands Preserve
The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation has partnered with The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the state to add more than 3,000 acres of high-quality habitat to the Ramona Grasslands Preserve. The acquisition increases the County’s ownership within the preserve to 3,470 acres, more than seven times its current size. The new acreage includes the areas of Gildred Ranch, Davis-Eagle Ranch and Oak Country, and was purchased with county, federal and state grant funds for $30.4 million.
“The land is a stunning example of our region’s rich rural history. From its hawks to its native grasses, the preserve showcases the wonders of Mother Nature like nowhere else,” said Vice Chairwoman Dianne Jacob, who represents Ramona on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
The Ramona Grasslands Preserve connects a key wildlife corridor between South and North County preserve areas.
“The expansion will help safeguard one of southern California’s last remaining large and intact grasslands. The public will have a rare chance to experience this extraordinary piece of our natural heritage,” said Chris Basilevac, a senior project director for The Nature Conservancy, an organization that works to protect ecologically important lands and waters around the world.
“Our partnership with The Nature Conservancy and other agencies demonstrates our shared commitment to preserve open space and provide recreational opportunities for residents today and generations to come,” added Renée Bahl, Director of the County Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is currently developing a long-term land management program that will include public access to multi-use trails connecting the County’s Santa Maria Creek Greenway and trails within the community of Ramona. Phase One of the preserve will be open to the public in late 2009.
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Lake Jennings Transfer of Operations
The operation of the Lake Jennings campground is under new management effective January 1, 2009. The operations of the campground reverted to the Helix Water District. For more information go to www.lakejennings.org/camping/index.htm.
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Park use fees
On November 19, 2008 the Board of Supervisors approved the adjustment of various fees charged for the use of County park facilities. The new fees went into effect on January 1, 2009. Click here to review the adjusted fee rates.
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Weather/fire updates and park closures
5/8/09
No parks are closed at this time because of weather or fire conditions. Please be aware that conditions can change and parks may be closed on a temporary basis. For up to date information on temporary park closures, please call our reservation and information center at 858-694-3049.
Note: An open-flame ban shall go into effect whenever a Red Flag Warning is posted by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and will remain in effect until the Red Flag Warning is lifted by NOAA or at the discretion of the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department. As with all weather-related events, refunds are not given.
Information updated 6/22/09
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