Connecting
our community

Creating
a river park system

Conserving
our natural & cultural resources

Video by Randy and Aerial Traffic. Photos by Mysteri LeMay.

We celebrate the natural and cultural legacy of the San Diego River through the creation and stewardship of parks, trails, education centers, and open spaces along its 52-mile pathway from the mountains to the ocean while promoting appreciation and stewardship of this incredible treasure and its wildlife.

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Our Work

We actively conserve the River and its habitat, because a healthy river means a healthy community.

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Photo by Matthias Blume

Discover the River

Explore the San Diego River’s unique geography, history, and wildlife.

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Photo by Randy

Volunteer

Support our mission for a clean and healthy river by getting involved.

Last 12 Months at a Glance

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Pounds of trash removed
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Native plants & trees planted
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Students served through educational programs
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Acres of land actively managed & conserved

We Did It! Mildred Falls Property is Acquired and Protected!

Over 250 people came together to raise the $300,000+ needed to purchase the 58 acre property with Mildred Falls, San Diego County's tallest waterfall.

This 300 foot seasonal waterfall located west of Pine Hills is stunning as it cascades down toward the San Diego River. The property is an ecological treasure with many at-risk species which will now be protected.

Great news! Your gift to our Acquisition Fund will now be matched. Make a donation to help us continue our efforts to buy private open spaces which are for sale.

Support the River! Begin or renew your Membership today

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Donate just $36 and become a Member of the River Park Foundation! Your donation directly supports a range of programs and you get some cool member benefits. Donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Students Start Arriving at Grant Park in Mission Valley

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With the first group of students arriving at Grant Park, classes have started and our schedule is filling up. It is an exciting time to see the park's River Studio, a hub for STEM activities, come alive.

Activities at the new Mission Valley facility are being scheduled, a new Garden Club is being formed, and much more.

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