San Diego River Coalition

San Diego River Coalition - Western 9 Trail Alliance

About

The San Diego River Coalition - Western 9 Trail Alliance brings together regional partners, agency experts, and community champions to help complete and enhance the river trail segment from Snapdragon Stadium/SDSU Mission Valley to Ocean Beach.

The Coalition is led by the San Diego River Park Foundation and focuses on closing critical trail gaps, improving safe connections to neighborhoods and transit, and advancing projects through collaboration, advocacy, and funding support.

By sharing expertise, coordinating efforts, and building community momentum, we're working toward a safer, more accessible, and connected river trail for everyone, while protecting and celebrating the natural beauty, wildlife, and ecological health of the San Diego River.

Members stay informed, review priority projects, share ideas, and help build support for trail improvements.

The Coalition launched October 2026, and next meetings are scheduled for:

Spring 2027
Fall 2027

To learn more about the Coalition's work and how to get involved, please contact Jillian Quint, River Trail Advocacy Manager at jillian@sandiegoriver.org

Join the Alliance. Signup Form:

Join the San Diego River Coalition – Western 9 Trail Alliance! Help connect and enhance the westernmost nine miles of the San Diego River Trail: from Snapdragon Stadium/SDSU Mission Valley to the sea. Together, organizations and community champions share expertise, advocate for improvements, and build momentum to complete the trail. Participate, collaborate, and stay informed to make your voice heard.

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Organization or Group

If you're signing on behalf of an organization or group, please provide its name. We especially welcome organizational partners!

Coalition Member Category(Required)

As the Coalition takes shape, choose the role that best reflects how you'd like to contribute your ideas, expertise, and input.

PARTNER (Organizations/nongovernmental): Actively participates and supports through strategy, collaboration, advocacy, and Coalition discussions.

ADVISORY PARTICIPANT (Government Agencies & Other Non-Advocacy Participants): Shares expertise, insights, and project updates to support trail connectivity without endorsing Coalition positions.

COMMUNITY CHAMPION (Individuals): Lends an advocacy voice and supports trail connectivity through community engagement and Coalition activities.

(Optional) Which areas of the Western 9 Trail Alliance interest you most?

Select up to Two areas of interest. Participate in focused idea-sharing and informative conversations on these topics, some one-on-one and others in small groups.

WESTERN GAP - Advance the West Valley River Crossing and trail connections to Riverwalk.

805 CHALLENGE — Identify challenges and explore actionable steps toward better trail connections.

ESTUARY TRAIL ENHANCEMENTS - Move the existing plan toward implementation.

FUNDING — Explore funding opportunities, including (EIFD) possibilities.

MOBILIZATION - Build public support and engage the community to Connect the Trail.

(Optional) Additional Contacts

You are welcome to list names of others from your group to be included in Coalition updates.

Coalition Meeting Resources

Coalition Vision & Priority Projects - Kickoff Presentation Oct. 14, 2026

Estuary Trail Enhancement Plan

Get It Done - Report trail maintenance and safety concerns.

How to Guide for SDRPF volunteers
Download the App to Submit a Report
Official Website Get It Done

River Trail Action Crew - Get Involved in hands-on trail stewardship. All Wheels Welcome!

Addressing Homelessness in the Riverbed - Information on challenges and ongoing efforts

Get in Touch

Ready to get involved or have questions? Contact Jillian Quint, River Trail Advocacy Manager at jillian@sandiegoriver.org, or call 619-297-7380.