Connecting
our community
Creating
a river park system
Conserving
our natural & cultural resources
Our mission is to take action so the 52 mile-long San Diego River becomes a natural, cultural and recreational treasure. We do this by actively engaging people through volunteerism, educational programming, advocacy and philanthropy while championing the creation of a river-long parkway from the mountains to the ocean.
Last 12 Months at a Glance
Our Work
We actively conserve the River and its habitat, because a healthy river means a healthy community.
Discover the River
Explore the San Diego River’s unique geography, history, and wildlife.
Volunteer
Support our mission for a clean and healthy river by getting involved.
$25,000 Birthday Challenge Launched
Exciting news! For our 25th birthday, Infinium Spirits has made a $25,000 donation challenge.
You can help us meet this challenge with your gift today.
Your gift will be put to use right away toward our core programs to clean and heal the river, acquire at-risk open space, provide amazing nature learning experiences to youth, and advance the vision of a river-long parkway.
Together, we can meet this challenge, but it all starts with you by making a gift of $20, $40 or more! Thank you!
Click Here to Read our Summer 2026 River Currents Newsletter! We’re excited to share our Summer 2026 River Currents Newsletter, reflecting on some of what we have accomplished together for […]
Saturday, September 26, 2026
4:30 TO 7:00 PM - GRANT PARK - MISSION VALLEY
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Fiesta Del Rio is an immersive River Journey, featuring interactive, multizone experiences that invite guests to explore, connect, and celebrate in dynamic and memorable ways.
Enjoy:
- Live Music and Storytelling
- Curated food stations
- Hosted Beer & Wine
- Hands-on Nature Learning Experiences
- Paint your own plant pot and take it home
- and MORE!
Tickets are $125 per person. Proceeds will provide important financial support to our programs.
Upcoming Highlighted Opportunities & Fun Educational Events
Select a button below to see the calendar of all opportunities:
- 8/11: River Readers Storytime
- 8/14: River Trail Action Crew Ride
- 8/15: Community River Cleanup
- 8/15: Mission Valley Garden Club
- 8/18 & 8/26: SD River Habitat Restoration
- 8/20: Preserve Stewards
- 8/22 Mountain Lions 101
- 8/22: Nature Nights: Bat Walk and Moths
Grant Park
Located in the heart of Mission Valley is a 17 acre property that is known as Grant Park. With the San Diego River running through the property, it is a wonderful place to engage in not only learning about the 52-mile San Diego River, but also about the incredible ecosystem that is associated with it.
From pine covered forest in the mile high mountains to the rich biodiversity which is the San Diego River Estuary, Grant Park seeks to advance regenerative nature and celebrate the river's past, present and future. It is owned and managed by The San Diego River Park Foundation, rather than being a public park.
Major Milestone Reached for West Valley River Crossing
In a major win for our river, the City Council unanimously voted - and Mayor Todd Gloria approved - to include funding in the City’s Annual Budget to launch the Engineering & Design Study for the West Valley River Crossing. This major step forward was made possible by over 300 community voices, our River Trail Action Crew volunteers, the West Valley Crossing Alliance, and steadfast leadership from Council President Joe LaCava and council allies. Each milestone brings us closer to our 52-mile vision of a continuous trail from the peaks of Julian to Ocean Beach, connecting San Diego neighborhoods to nature, transit, and each other.
Discover how we made it happen and what's next for the River Trail ->
