FAQs
Where is the Otay Valley Regional Park located?
The park is located in southern San Diego county, 4 miles north of the United States/Mexico international border. The park extends about 11 miles from the southeastern edge of the San Diego Bay salt pond, through the Otay River Valley, to the land surrounding both Lower and Upper Otay reservoirs.
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Where is Active Recreation Area 3 located?
A segment of the regional park is located between Interstates 5 and 805. This segment will be a 45-acre park that will include both passive and active areas. One of those areas on the western end of the park is Active Recreation Area 3.
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What is considered a recreational amenity?
Recreational amenities are features or facilities within a park or recreational area that are designed to provide leisure, enjoyment and entertainment to visitors. Examples that may be considered for Active Recreation Area 3 include sports fields, an amphitheater, a community center, a playground, a disc golf course, a dog park, a community garden, nature trails, bike trails, skate park, interpretive signage, and accessible restrooms and parking.
Will the environmental impacts of the proposed recreational options be reviewed?
The project will include a thorough environmental review in accordance with State guidelines to protect open space, conserved lands and wildlife, and historic, agricultural, and archaeological resources. The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation works every day to balance recreation opportunities with efforts to protect native habitats, local wildlife and areas of historical and cultural significance.