Annual August Closures Coming to Several County Parks
Jul. 30, 2019 | 3:48 PMSix San Diego County parks will be closed in August, a safety measure taken each year because of the month’s typically high temperatures.
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VIDEO: Summer’s Around The Corner, So Step Into A Cool Zone
May 29, 2019 | 2:49 PMAs temperatures rise, the doors to the County’s Cool Zones open up. Today marked the kickoff for the County’s 2019 Cool Zones Program at the Salvation Army Nutrition Center in El Cajon. Cool Zones are designated air-conditioned facilities throughout the County. To find one near you, call 1-800-339-4661 or visit CoolZones.org.
Several County Parks to Close for August
Jul. 30, 2018 | 10:21 AMCounty Parks and Recreation will close several parks for the month of August, a precaution taken each year due to the season’s expected extreme heat.
San Diegans Urged to Take Precautions During Heat
Jul. 23, 2018 | 12:45 PMGiven the extreme heat the region will be experiencing this week, County health officials are encouraging San Diegans to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. People should especially pay close attention to children, the elderly and pets.
County Officials Urge Caution in Excessive Heat
Jul. 5, 2018 | 3:26 PMCounty health officials are reminding the public to take precautions during extreme heat conditions on Friday to avoid heat-related illnesses and to pay extra attention to children, the elderly and pets. The National Weather Service in San Diego is issuing an excessive heat warning effective from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 6 […]
August Brings Annual Closures at Several County Parks
Jul. 27, 2017 | 3:16 PMSix 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.
Hiking on Hot Days
Jun. 23, 2017 | 11:16 AMSummertime is here, along with some pretty searing temperatures. If you’re planning a hike in one of San Diego’s inland areas, it’s important to know the risks so you can plan ahead.