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| Whether you’re looking for a place to play with the kiddos or to decompress with some off-screen time, San Diego County features 340+ parks and recreational spots for you to enjoy. Ready to plan your trip to the park? Grab your shades and trusty water bottle — here are some of the best in America’s Finest City. 🌳 Nature parks
Entering Mission Trails Regional Park. Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail With 8,000+ acres of natural and developed areas, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature at this park. Outdoor lovers will enjoy the ~65 miles of trails, access to Lake Murray, and ability to observe wildlife. Plus, there’s a calendar packed with events to take exploration to the next level. 
A glance at Civita Park. Image via @rosie619sd 👥 Family parksCivita Park, 7960 Civita Blvd.Mission Valley’s 14-acre park is packed with fun for the whole family. You’ll find two shaded playgrounds, a community garden, game areas, walking trails, and separate dog parks for large and small pups. Pro tip: Take a trip on Saturday mornings and catch the Civita Farmers Market. Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway Head north to Escondido to find this park that blends history, art, and activities. You’ll find areas for baseball, soccer, disc golf, and tennis — and an amphitheater that can hold 3,000 people. Also, admire “Queen Califia’s Magical Circle,” a sculpture garden by Nicki de Saint Phalle. 📖 Historic parksBalboa Park, 1549 El PradoThere’s a reason this park is nicknamed the “Jewel of San Diego.” Balboa Park encompasses 1,200 acres filled with gardens, museums, Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, the San Diego Zoo, and more. This space has become intertwined with San Diego’s history and hosts many cultural events and holiday celebrations. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd. Take a trip back in time at this park that celebrates its early twentieth century history. You can take a ride on the Poway-Midland Railroad, visit the Heritage Museum, or look through history at the Nelson House. Ready to visit these local parks but don’t know where to start? We’ve created this handy map so you can find all of these featured parks. |
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| A splash of pink 🌊 |
A wave a pink from the PiNC project. | Photo by Erik Jepsen / UC San Diego.
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| Local researchers wanting to study the relationship between fresh water and coastal tides had to think PiNC. On Friday, Jan. 20, pink dyes were released into Los Peñasquitos Lagoon in Torrey Pines State Beach and Natural Reserve. Scientists from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of Washington will observe the tinted tides for the Plumes in Nearshore Conditions (PiNC) project. This experiment aims to study how plumes of fresh water carry materials into ocean waters — especially in the surf zone. The pink coloring only lasted for a few hours — but caused quite the splash. Research teams used land, sea, and aerial tools to collect data. The dyes are nontoxic and won’t harm animals or plants — but beachgoers are advised to avoid dyes and research sites as the project continues. This was the first of three dye releases. The second will be later this month and the third in early February during ebb tides. |
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Today’s issue was written by Michael.
Editor’s pick: Good morning, San Diego. Last week, we reported that Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean’s Ice Cream are coming to Pacific Beach, which I’m super excited to try. However, it also means Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is leaving its PB location.
I’m sad to see them go — Monica and I have pumpkin-spiced memories at that shop. But, the other locations are still brewing, so I can get my caffeine fix.
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Explore the latest construction updates at the State Route 11 and Otay Mesa East Port of Entry.
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