33rd Photo Contest Winners & Gallery

The winners of this year’s 2026 Photo Contest have been selected and are now on display! Stop by the Visitor Center daily from 9AM-5PM to view the exhibition in person and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award; winner will be announced early August.

To explore the full online gallery and see all of this year’s winning entries, click here.

Planning a Special Event?

Host your celebration at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, an award-winning venue just minutes from downtown San Diego, featuring breathtaking views of Mission Gorge. With versatile indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for weddings, corporate events, and gatherings of all sizes, your event will be memorable and meaningful, with proceeds supporting the park. Learn more here.

East County Water Authority Pipeline Project at Mission Trails

Pipeline construction work is underway to improve sewer infrastructure that travels under the roads from Santee through Mission Trails Regional Park. Construction is now 33% complete with 32,000 linear feet of pipeline installed to date. Within Mission Trails Regional Park, work is approximately 30% complete. View the interactive map before planning your trip to the park.