Dog parks are an important part of San Diego, providing a designated space for you + your furry friends to enjoy the outdoors. In WalletHub’s list of the most pet-friendly cities across the country, San Diego rankedNo. 9.
If you’re looking for a way to safely explore the outdoors with your pup, our roundup of six local dog parks provides plenty of options with pet-friendly amenities like water taps, seasonal terrain, and double-fenced areas for all types of dogs.
All smiles when you can play frisbee at Ward Canyon Neighborhood Park. | Photo by @leslieverf
If you want to keep your dog off the grass, head to this tumbled wood chipped area with fenced spaces designated for smaller dogs and larger dogs. And, if you’re trying to keep yourself cool + dry, this park offers pergolas and park benches for pet parents to relax.
Does your pup have a need for speed? This flat, 1-acre area is open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m., perfect for a game of fetch under the lights or running around with other dogs. Enjoy chairs under shade, restrooms, water fountains + waste bags available on site. Pro tip: Parking can be tricky when students are in session at Mesa College.
With an off-leash area spanning two acres, this completely fenced park with double-entry gates offers your pup plenty of space to play + a drinking fountain so they can stay hydrated. While your pets run around, you can sit at the picnic tables and take in the Balboa Park views.
Open 24 hours and situated behind Doyle Recreation Center, this fenced-in play area offers water fountains + two turfed areas — one designated for smaller dogs and one for larger dogs. Pro tip: This area does not have lights and your dog must be leashed outside of the designated dog park.
Foxing | Mon., Aug. 8 | 7 p.m. | Soda Bar | $22.72 | The up-and-coming indie rock band performs alongside Greet Death + Home Is Where. 🎸
Diversity San Diego Virtual Job Fair | Mon., Aug 8 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Register for your chance to find the job of your dreams in the comfort of your home. 💻
Tuesday
San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants | Tues., Aug. 9 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park | $26+ | It’s the Portuguese heritage celebration as the Padres and Giants face off in game two. 🇵🇹
Mandatory Fun | Wed., Aug. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Comedy Store La Jolla | $10+ | A comedy show starring Veteran and Active Duty comedians. 🎖️
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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26 years ago today, the Mingei International Museum opened in Balboa Park. The space — which was closed for three years during its $55 million renovation project — reopened to the public in September of last year. 🖼 (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Open
Meadow Park, the newest park in Chula Vista, opened last week as the second park within Montecito Village. Councilman Steve Padilla also shared that a third park is scheduled to open next year in Montecito Village, providing even more open space + essential amenities to the community. 🌳
Announced
The OMBAC OMSURF 28th Annual Classic Longboard Surfing Contest announced it will return to the North Side of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beachon Sat., Sept. 17. This competition features surfers on boards nine feet or longer — made in 1969 or older with no leash. Proceeds will benefit the Prevention Drowning Foundation of San Diego. 🏄
Arts
San Diego’s New Fortune Theatre returned to full operation this weekend after a three-year hiatus. The troupe put on a production of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” that will run Friday + Saturday nights at 7 p.m. in the Westminster Presbyterian Church outdoor amphitheater, 3598 Talbot St., through Aug. 28. 🎭 (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The “Monet to Matisse: Impressionist Masterpieces from the Bemberg Foundation” exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art has been extended through Mon., Oct. 10. See works from familiar artists like Monet, Degas, Morisot, Sisley, Pissarro, Signac + Matisse. Pro tip: There is an additional $5 charge for nonmembers to enter this exhibit. 🎨
Edu
Live Well San Diego will host three free Caregiver Workshops — to assist with improving children’s learning + development — at Bayside Community Center, 2202 Comstock St. Reservations are required for the bilingual programs, running this Wednesday from 9-11 a.m., Thursday from 2-4 p.m., and Friday from 12:30-2 p.m. 📚
Try This
Last week, the San Diego Museum Council released its August Museum Fun Guide, showcasing new exhibitions and family-friendly events happening around the city. Next up? Swing by Panama 66 at the San Diego Museum of Art for the Sounds of Jazz performance by local jazz legend Gilbert Castellanos + other local musicians, on Wednesdays from 7-10:30 p.m. 🎺
Health
SDSU announced it will be reimplementing its COVID-19 facial covering policy, effective Mon., Aug. 15. All faculty, staff, students, and visitors will be required to wear a facial covering in instructional settings regardless of vaccination status. The mandate is expected to end on Thurs., Sept. 15.
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Caltrans District 11 Director Gustavo Dallarda revealed the highway signs being placed on Interstate 805 that will direct visitors to the “Convoy Asian Cultural District.” This will help drive traffic to the 350+ AAPI-owned businesses in the community.
When you pass by the sign, you can share these fun facts with the people (or pets) in your vehicle:
🛣️The dimensions of the sign are 156 inches wide by 35 inches tall
Editor’s pick: My favorite animal is definitely any and all kinds of owls, and the SD Humane Society was seen recently rescuing a gorgeous great horned owl that was caught in a barbed wire fence. 🦉
Watch this heartwarming video of its healing process + full recovery before the team released it back into the wild. 💙
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