Land Acquisition Initiative Expands Mission Trails
The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation was awarded grants for land acquisition by the San Diego River Conservancy (SDRC), an independent and non-regulatory state agency. In July 2024, the MTRP Foundation donated 55 acres of acquired land to the City of San Diego to add to Mission Trails and made its second land donation in March 2025, bringing the total acreage donated by the MTRP Foundation to date to 108 acres. Learn more
Making Mission Trails and the Community More Fire Resilient
Thanks to grant funding from the San Diego River Conservancy, a state agency established to enhance the San Diego River watershed, the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation has launched a brush management project at MTRP to reduce fire risk and restore habitat. Learn more through this link.
Summer Program for High School Students
The Eco Ambassadors program is free and open to high school students in San Diego County. This summer, the program will take place for one week, from June 16 through June 20, for a full week of learning and exploration at Mission Trails. 20 cohort members will be selected, and youth of color, LGBTQ+, and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply for the Summer Session of Eco Ambassadors is April 13. Apply today.
