Citywide Trails Master Plan
Chollas Creek Watershed Regional Park Master Plan
A Trail System that Enhances Recreational Opportunities, Provides Connections and Supports Environmental Conservation
Identified as a key implementation action of the Parks Master Plan, the Citywide Trails Master Plan (Trails Master Plan) will guide the provision and enhancement of open space multi-purpose trails that serve pedestrians, hikers, bicyclists, mountain bikers and equestrians, where appropriate, and provide safe and convenient linkages to parks, recreation facilities and open space areas.
Strategic Plan Priority Areas of Focus
This initiative focuses on the following priority areas of the Strategic Plan:
Protect & Enrich Every Neighborhood
Plans for more opportunities for safe, enjoyable and active connections to improve people’s lives in all neighborhoods.
Advance Mobility & Infrastructure
Enhances and delivers critical connections and infrastructure needed to serve our communities.
Champion Sustainability
Improves partnerships with community-based organizations to deliver walking, rolling, biking, transit, urban greening and other climate-resilient public spaces in our communities.
Vision
![Jogger at Robb Field](/sites/default/files/styles/1200_width/public/2024-04/jogger-robb-field.jpg?itok=9KtXZQcH)
More than just a blueprint for trails, the Trails Master Plan will serve as a framework for future trail planning, emphasizing the integration between trail development and open space planning and conservation efforts. In alignment with the City’s Multiple Species Conservation Program, the Trails Master Plan will ensure that trail development respects and preserves our natural habitats and biodiversity.
Beyond trails within our open spaces, the Trails Master Plan will also address the vital role of urban and recreational connections in fostering vibrant communities across San Diego. By enhancing connectivity and accessibility, the Trails Master Plan seeks to promote active lifestyles and enrich the quality of life for community members of all age groups and all abilities.
![Penasquitos Preserve](/sites/default/files/styles/1200_width/public/2024-04/penasquitos-preserve.jpg?itok=Vi1bfps7)
Existing Conditions Report
Trails Master Plan
Community Engagement
The Trails Master Plan will be developed based on the following guiding principles:
![Nobel Park Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/1200_width/public/2024-04/trail-sustainability.png?itok=ZuxkTkGd)
Sustainability
![Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/1200_width/public/2024-04/trail-resiliency.png?itok=z-4Cjw7X)
Resiliency
![Mobility Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/1200_width/public/2024-04/trail-equity.png?itok=pDI_v4dd)
Equity
![Boardwalk Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/1200_width/public/2024-04/trail-access.png?itok=pzpu16FF)
Access & Connectivity
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Get Involved and Stay Connected!
Community involvement is extremely important to the City and the input received from our communities will drive the decision-making process. Below are ways to stay connected and provide feedback.
Application to Carry Out Community Engagement is Now Open. Submit an Application!
The City of San Diego is committed to ensuring meaningful engagement with community members across the city. We are now accepting applications to support community engagement activities and inform the Trails Master Plan.
The City has partnered with Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC, a community-oriented planning and design firm, to survey the existing trail system and support the community engagement process. As part of this work, up to $75,000 (up to $25,000 per organization) will be available to three organizations based in the City of San Diego to carry out survey and engagement activities. Organizations will collaborate with the City to help gather input from community members on the existing conditions and user experience of the City of San Diego’s existing trail system. The information gathered through the work of our engagement partners will inform the development of the Trails Master Plan.
We are seeking interested community-based organizations that meet certain eligibility requirements to submit a simple application by Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST to be considered. Please note the online application form must be completed all at once and cannot be saved or edited after submission. To facilitate this process, an Application Preview with a full list of questions and the information you’ll need to complete the application is available for download and review.
Community-based organizations, non-profits and grassroots advocates are encouraged to apply.
Project Information and Application Guide – This document provides an overview of the scope of work
Tell Us How You Would Like to Engage
As these important policies are further developed, the City would like to learn how you would like to stay engaged. Please take a moment to complete the form linked below.
Share Information with Friends and Family
Quick facts and additional project information are being developed and will be linked below once published.
Upcoming Community Workshops
The details of future community workshops will be posted here as they become available. Questions and comments can be sent to publicspaces@sandiego.gov.