Parks and Rec

Catch Fall Flicks at County Parks

| 7:54 AM

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Summertime fun will carry into the fall this year. Summer Movies in the Park continues with two dozen free outdoor movies in September and October. So pop the popcorn, grab your picnic blanket and get ready for family-friendly films under the stars.

Parks and Rec

TRACK Trails Opens at Guajome Regional Park

| 10:38 AM

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There’s no Wi-Fi at Guajome Regional Park in Oceanside, but you’ll definitely make a connection with nature. County Parks and Recreation hosted a ribbon-cutting and inaugural hike at the park on Friday for its latest TRACK Trails program.

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August Brings Annual Closures at Several County Parks

| 3:16 PM

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Six San Diego County parks will be closed in August due to extreme heat. The closures take place most years as a safety precaution, while providing Department of Parks and Recreation staff with an opportunity to conduct maintenance such as trail restoration.

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Meet the 2017 Parks and Recreation Champions

| 1:01 PM

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San Diego County’s Parks and Recreation inducted a new class of distinguished volunteers to its Parks and Recreation Champions Hall of Fame at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve last week. The annual award program recognizes the best of the best in volunteerism at parks and recreational programs across the county.

Animals

Be a Superhero: Rescue an Animal in Need

| 10:40 AM

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Looking for action and adventure? How about adopting a fur-ever sidekick from the San Diego County Department of Animal Services? In honor of Comic-Con this week, Animal Services has put the spotlight on a few dogs and cats with “comical” names. Get ready to geek out on these monikers.

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Rare Chance to Visit Parks after Dark

| 1:18 PM

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County parks come alive after dark this summer with programs for night owls of all ages. Attend one of many Department of Parks and Recreation nighttime events for a rare chance to enjoy parks after hours.