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!
San Diego, CA –On July 18th, 2026, the San Diego River Park Foundation celebrates its 25th Anniversary, marking a quarter century of protecting, restoring, and connecting people to the 52-mile […]
State of the River Report Released
In this report you will find helpful information on:
- The health status of the San Diego River
- Key indicators of river health and how they are measured
- How trash, invasive plants, and urban development affect the river
- How SDRPF is working to end homelessness
- What strategies are working to improve river health and the partnerships needed for success
- Ways to join the movement to create a healthier future for our river
Upcoming Highlighted Opportunities & Fun Educational Events
Select a button below to see the calendar of all opportunities:
- 7/16 Preserve Stewards
- 7/18: Coffee with Our CEO Rob Hutsel
- 7/21, 7/28: San Diego River Habitat Restoration
- 8/1: Friends and Neighbors Open House at Grant Park
- 8/15: Community River Cleanup
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 Crossing Advocacy
If you haven’t heard, we reached a major milestone for our advocacy efforts to build the West Valley Crossing. The San Diego City Council and Mayor Todd Gloria approved the City’s Annual Budget, including funding to activate the West Valley River Crossing Engineering & Design Study! This is a major step forward for a safer, more accessible, and more connected San Diego River Trail.
This achievement was made possible by an incredible community effort. Thank you to the River Trail Action Crew volunteers who helped collect critical trail data, the 300 community members who spoke up for safer walking and biking connections along the river, and our partners in the West Valley Crossing Alliance whose collaboration and leadership have helped advance this vision. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Council President Joe LaCava for championing this effort, as well as Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, Councilmember Raul Campillo, Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, Mayor Todd Gloria, and the entire City Council for their support.
