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8604 Ildica St., Spring Valley, CA 91977
Park
Phone: (619) 644-5492
Hours: sunrise – sunset, daily
Ildica County Park is a new neighborhood recreation space in Spring
Valley – spanning 0.55 acres with picnic and play areas, exercise
equipment, ADA-accessible parking and strolling paths, lighting, and a
community garden with compost bin. Twenty-two native trees were
planted on site to provide shade, support wildlife and help grow San
Diego’s tree canopy – and drought-tolerant landscaping and irrigation
support County-wide sustainability measures. The outcome is an
attractive community draw for nearby residents and park-goers of all
ages, interests and abilities.
Multiple public meetings led the planning for this park. The County
Parks and Recreation Development Team compiled feedback, prioritized
amenities, and fit as many items as they could into the small space,
based on the resources that were available. Today, Ildica County Park
fills a gap in local, accessible parkland in southern San Diego, and
is a good example of the County's efforts to expand parkspace in urban
areas, fostering improved quality of life.
Parking is limited; ridesharing and walking are encouraged.
Garden plots at the Ildica County Park Community Garden include (15) large 4' x 8' and (5) small 2’ x 4’ garden boxes, providing community members and gardeners alike the opportunity to lease a space they need to grow their own produce. The cost is $35 per year for a large garden plot and $20 per year for a small garden plot. Gardeners are required to visit weekly and garden every season. Call (619) 479-1832 for information and to request a garden plot, should all the plots at the garden be leased, staff have a wait list available. Please be prepared to share your first and last name, your phone number, your email address and a general overview of your gardening experience. You can also send a message to a Spring Valley Community Center Staff.
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