Department Spotlight - Parks & Recreation

Have you seen the outdoor improvements at Heritage Park?

The historic site in San Diego’s Old Town District attracts nearly 6 million visitors annually. Its location is ideal for overnight stays and is popular with locals for its restaurants and shops. The Board of Supervisors approved the District 4 Heritage County Park Improvements project in December 2022.

Phase 1 outdoor improvements were completed in July 2025. The next phase will rehabilitate four Victorian-era buildings into up to 23 overnight guest rooms, suites, and ADA-accessible lodging. Improvements also include community spaces, a check-in area, upgraded park offices in Senlis Cottage, and parking lot upgrades.

These enhancements will improve public access to Heritage Park and create expanded opportunities for public and private events such as weddings, meetings, and educational field trips for local schools and community groups.

For more information on this and other County Parks capital projects, please contact Kasia Trojanowska or visit their website.

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OCTOBER IS HAWKTOBER!

Hawktober is our annual celebration of local birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and falcons. This marks the event's seventh year offering FREE workshops at parks, campgrounds and wilderness preserves across San Diego County. Click here for more information!