Mission Trails Regional Park

Business hours

Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mission Trails Regional Park encompasses nearly 5,800 acres of both natural and developed recreational acres. Its rugged hills, valleys and open areas represent a San Diego prior to the landing of Cabrillo in San Diego Bay in 1542.

Centrally located and only eight miles northeast of downtown San Diego, Mission Trails Regional Park provides a quick, natural escape from the urban hustle and bustle.

Mission Trails Regional Park has been called the third Jewel in the City of San Diego Park System. Along with Balboa Park and Mission Bay, it provides San Diego residents and visitors a way to explore the cultural, historical, and recreational aspects of San Diego.

Started in 1974, Mission Trails Regional Park has become one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Originally used by the Kumeyaay, the park is the site of the Old Mission Dam, built to store water for the Mission San Diego de Alcala.

With over 40 miles of trails, boating on Lake Murray, camping at Kumeyaay Lake, numerous informative hikes, and a state-of-the-art Visitor & Interpretive Center, Mission Trails Regional Park has something to offer everyone.

Visitors Center Hours:
Sunday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day

The Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center boasts a 94-seat theater. Currently there are four shows running daily. View Event Calendar.

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Heated smoking area No
Smoking porch No
Wi-fi No

Upcoming events at Mission Trails Regional Park

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Wildlife Tracking Walks At Mission Trails Regional Park

Date Saturday, July 6, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cost Free
Age limit All ages
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Wildlife Tracking Walks At Mission Trails Regional Park

Saturday, Aug. 3
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Free Animals
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Wildlife Tracking Walks At Mission Trails Regional Park

Saturday, Sep. 7
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Free Animals
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Wildlife Tracking Walks At Mission Trails Regional Park

Saturday, Oct. 5
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Free Animals
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Wildlife Tracking Walks At Mission Trails Regional Park

Saturday, Nov. 2
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Free Animals
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Wildlife Tracking Walks At Mission Trails Regional Park

Saturday, Dec. 7
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Free Animals

Ongoing events at Mission Trails Regional Park

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Free Guided Nature Walk At The Mission Trails Regional Park

Every Sunday
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Free Animals

Free Guided Nature Walk At The Mission Trails Regional Park

Every Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Free Animals

Free Guided Nature Walk At The Mission Trails Regional Park

Every Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Free Animals

Interpretive Nature Walks

Every Sunday
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Free Community

Interpretive Nature Walks

Every Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Free Community

Interpretive Nature Walks

Every Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Free Community

The Nature Of Sumi-e Art Exhibit

Every Monday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Arts

The Nature Of Sumi-e Art Exhibit

Every Tuesday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Arts

The Nature Of Sumi-e Art Exhibit

Every Wednesday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Arts

The Nature Of Sumi-e Art Exhibit

Every Thursday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Arts

The Nature Of Sumi-e Art Exhibit

Every Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Arts

Past events

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