Estrella Park

About the Program

Category: Parks and Recreation (Best in Category)

Year: 2021

Estrella Park is 6.6-acres and located in the Valle de Oro community in San Diego County. Undeveloped since 1977, this park now provides unique recreational opportunities within walking distance to nearby residents. Improvements include a nature play area with climbers, steppers, balance beams made from wood, bird’s nest, swing, sand play area, slides, an amphitheater, picnic area, suspension bridge, boardwalk and trails. The amphitheater and picnic area will provide a space for community gatherings and events and the nature play area will have numerous mental, emotional and physical health benefits and will foster character development in children and youth. The proximity to several schools and the Spring Valley Teen Center, combined with the natural wetland makes Estrella Park an ideal park for inclusion to the Department of Parks and Recreation’s existing nature interpretive programs. Hands-on activities and lessons will include nature journaling, wildlife observation, watershed protection programs and more.