Creek to Bay Community Clean-Up

Volunteer Opportunity — Creek to Bay Community Clean-Up @ Mission Valley Preserve

Join us for the Creek to Bay Community Clean-Up and help support a cleaner, healthier river while working alongside a passionate group of community volunteers. This hands-on cleanup event helps protect local wildlife habitats, improve public spaces, and prevent pollution from reaching our beaches and ocean.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Arrive by 8:45 AM for check-in)
Mission Valley YMCA – West Parking Lot
5505 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92110
(Meet in western-most parking lot near YMCA pool; overflow parking available along Friars Rd.)

Volunteer Activities May Include:

• Riverbed and trail cleanup
• Litter and debris removal
• Light trail blazing and habitat restoration
• General environmental stewardship projects

Each year, volunteers with the San Diego River Park Foundation remove over 200,000 pounds of trash from the river — helping protect wildlife, improve parks, and prevent pollution from reaching our ocean.

This event is held in partnership with I Love A Clean San Diego for the Annual Earth Day Creek to Bay Cleanup.

Volunteer Information

• Ages 16 and older
• Long pants required; long sleeves recommended
• Closed-toe sturdy shoes required
• Bring a reusable water bottle and sun protection
• Tools and supplies provided
• Community service hours available
• No pets allowed
• Light rain will not cancel the event
• No public restrooms available — plan accordingly

Space is limited — advance registration required
To register for this event, sign up through this link: Creek to Bay Community Clean-up

For questions, you are welcome to reach out to Senior Park Ranger Tiffany Swiderski at TSwiderski@sandiego.gov

Help keep our river clean, protect local wildlife, and make a lasting environmental impact in your community!