River Trail Feasibility Study

map of river trail fessibility study between river walk and the ymca

San Diego River Trail Feasibility Study

Alignments for a Continous Trail at Riverwalk

The San Diego River Trail Feasibility Study (study) is evaluating a short, specific gap in the San Diego River Trail in Mission Valley between the edge of the Riverwalk development and the edge of the YMCA/Sefton Field. The goal of this study is to evaluate potential alignments for the San Diego River Trail in this segment and identify a preferred alignment.

The preferred alignment will be used to develop a conceptual design, 3D rendering, and cost estimates to support future grant applications, as well as build momentum towards design and construction.

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map of study area with red box around it

Study Area Enlarged

The San Diego River Trail Feasibility study is looking at trail alignments between Riverwalk and the YMCA in Mission Valley.

The Western 9 River Trail Map

The San Diego River Trail Feasibility study is looking one gap in the trail of the western 9 miles of the San Diego River.

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Opportunities To Learn More and Get Involved

Project Working Group

The study is convening a Project Working Group to gather input from key stakeholders and technical experts at critical phases of the study. The Project Working Group includes representatives from the City of San Diego Planning, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation departments; Hines/Riverwalk; KTUA Planning & Landscape Architecture; SANDAG; the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition; and The San Diego River Park Foundation. Presentation slides from completed Project Working Group meetings are available here.

Public Meetings

To inform the public about the study, there will be two presentations at regularly scheduled Mission Valley Planning Group meetings on November 4th, 2026 and February 3rd, 2027. For more information about meeting agendas and minutes, click here.

Note: Hines/Riverwalk is funding this study as part of its developer agreement with the City of San Diego. KTUA Planning & Landscape Architecture was hired to conduct the study and is working in partnership with The San Diego River Park Foundation.

Learn More: Contact our Volunteer Programs Manager at 619-297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org