The Vision of a River Park
The guiding vision for the River Park is presented in the San Diego River Park Conceptual Plan which was developed through a series of community meetings by The San Diego River Park Foundation. The plan was completed during the summer of 2002
Conceptual Plan (PDF)
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If you would like to receive a copy of the plan on a cd,
please contact the San Diego River Park Foundation office.
Title, Abstract & Table of Contents
Project Orientation: Vision and Goals
San Diego River Context
Community Involvement
Conceptual Plan
Conceptual Plan Recommendations
Experiencing the future River Park
Site Design
Implementation
Additional Information
With the completion of the Plan, the City of San Diego, the City of Santee and the County of San Diego were asked to take necessary steps to formalize the Conceptual Plan into their appropriate land use documents.
The City of San Diego began a multi-year effort to adopt a River Park Master Plan for their 17 miles of the San Diego River. This planning efforts continues to this day.
Click Here to See City of San Diego Draft River Park Master Plan and associated documents
December 2012 - The San Diego River Coalition unanimously recommends adoption of the City's Plan and encourages them when possible to expand the River's habitat.
Addtionally other groups have endorsed the plan and we encourage your group to show support for this major planning effort which will result in a better future for the San Diego River, create trails and parks, and generate a new relationship to our historic River.
February 21, 2013 - UPDATE
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he City of San Diego's Park and Recreation Board voted unanimously in support of the draft Master Plan
NEXT STEPS:
City of San Diego Planning Commission - Apil 18th - Tentative Date
Land Use and Housing Committee of the City Council
City Council
- FINAL ADOPTION
What can you do? Contact your City Councilmember and the Mayor to let them know you support the River Park Master Plan!
PROJECT NEWS
Trails Receive Funding to Advance - San Diego River Trail connection from the City of Santee to Mission Trails Regional Park and the connection from Mission Valley Library to Qualcomm Stadium are to receive funding for feasibility studies - an essential step for construction.
Santee - Walker Preserve Dedicated - an important link in the River Park system to connect to Lakeside is now completed.
Mission Valley Greenway Initiative Click Here for Details
San Diego River Discovery Center at Grant Park Click Here for Details
OTHER INFORMATION
A report by The San Diego Foundation and The City Project documented park deficient communities in San Diego County, several areas along the San Diego River are well below standards. The report has a wealth of important and interesting information which highlights the important role the San Diego River Park can play in the health of San Diegans. Click Here to Read the Report
