Connecting
our community

Creating
a river park system

Conserving
our natural & cultural resources

Video by Randy. Photos by Mysteri LeMay

We celebrate the natural and cultural legacy of the San Diego River through the creation of parks, trails, education centers, and open spaces along its 52-mile pathway from the mountains to the ocean.

Two men work with rakes to take care of and preserve the land along the San Diego River

Our Work

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

A group of hikers take a break near a bridge in Eagle Peak Ranch
Photo by Matthias Blume

Discover the River

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

A group of San Diego River Park Foundation volunteers gathers to receive information and instructions.
Photo by Randy

Volunteer

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

Last Year at a Glance

Illustration of trash can
Pounds of trash removed
Illustration of trees
Native plants & trees planted
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Students served through educational programs
Illustration of hand holding plant leaf.
Acres of land actively managed & conserved

River Days 2025

 

The San Diego River Park Foundation wishes to thank the San Diego community, event partners, sponsors and participants for making our 22nd annual River Days and 5K Walk for Wildlife a success!

Many organizations came together to host FREE activities that celebrated the San Diego River as a cultural, ecological, and recreational treasure. Activities included guided hikes, clean-ups, nature walks, educational opportunities, and so much more.

 

A group of volunteers pose in front of the San Diego River Park Foundation tents

Support Our Work

Two members of the river assessment field team give a thumbs up while crossing the river.

Support our work to create a better future for the River, its wildlife, and our community. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Help Build the River Studio

The exterior of the River Studio in a near-complete state.

Together, we can finish building the River Studio, our new River education hub in the heart of Mission Valley, and create nature connections to last a lifetime!

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