Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation Chosen as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year

The Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation has been selected as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (District 78).

The annual California Nonprofit of the Year initiative is an opportunity to celebrate the government-nonprofit partnerships that support local economies and communities. For the past ten years, legislators across California have chosen a Nonprofit of the Year in their district to celebrate California Nonprofits Day. Learn more about the MTRP Foundation’s recognition here.

32nd Mission Trails Photo Contest

This year’s photo contest has concluded, and 124 finalists’ photos will be on view at the Visitor Center from May 22 through July. See the photos and vote on the People’s Choice Award. Click here to view the contest’s full online gallery.

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