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Open Space near Mount Olympus County Preserve

Board Acts to Expand Open Space Near Mount Olympus County Preserve

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The County took steps Wednesday to buy more land within the Pala-Pauma and Rainbow community areas for open space and species protection. The Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of 425 acres of land adjacent to Mount Olympus County Preserve. 

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VIDEO: ‘Get Out There’ At The Fair With County Parks & Recreation

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Get great ideas to get outside this summer at a new San Diego County fair exhibit. This year’s theme at the fair is ‘Get Out There’, and the County’s Parks and Recreation Department is featured in the main hall. Here’s a sneak peek, and be sure to stop by when you’re at the fair.

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People watching movie at Waterfront Park

County’s Free Summer Movies in the Park Season Starts Friday at Waterfront Park

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The County Department of Parks and Recreation kicks off its “Sweet 16” season of “Summer Movies in the Park” on Memorial Day weekend with evening showings on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27.  

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VIDEO: New Multi-Use Sports Court Unveiled at Lincoln Acres County Park

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County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas joined the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation and its partners Thursday to celebrate the arrival of a set of retractable goal posts at Lincoln Acres County Park.

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County Launches Experience the Outdoors Program

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County Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher, parks officials and others officially kicked off “Experience the Outdoors,” Wednesday, a campaign to give more San Diegans opportunities to enjoy nature and the County’s regional parks.

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County Kicks Off Experience the Outdoors Program

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A new initiative to spread the word about County parks, teach people about the outdoors, share fun, and promote equity, inclusion, accessibility and opportunity, kicks off Friday night with a Summer Movie at the Park at the Waterfront Park.