Carlsbad may loosen leash on rules for dogs at parks, beaches
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council on Tuesday discussed a potential policy change to allow leashed dogs in city parks and beaches and directed staff...
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Carlsbad to host nine outdoor summer concerts under enhanced security
CARLSBAD — The city will host nine outdoor concerts at municipal parks next summer under enhanced security measures due to law enforcement’s concerns with the...
Carlsbad to maintain existing parks rather than build new ones
CARLSBAD — The city’s Parks and Recreation Department will prioritize maintaining and improving existing parks rather than building new ones and increasing the number of...
Several San Diego County parks closed for heat next month
REGION — Five San Diego County parks will be closed in August due to expected high temperatures, county officials said this weekend. The closures are...
Living Green: Preparing our parks for summer
Summer is fast approaching, and it’s time to start enjoying ourselves in our neighborhood parks and gardens. But our outdoor public spaces need to be...
Local sports groups oppose recreation fees at Encinitas parks
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council is once again considering a plan to implement fees for organized sports and special events at public parks. Council...
Long-awaited South Lake Park opens in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — Officials in San Marcos have announced the opening of a new park at the retired South Lake Reservoir, an effort nearly 20...
Carlsbad approves plans, permits for Veterans Memorial Park
CARLSBAD — A proposed 93-acre park dedicated to American service members cleared an essential hurdle on July 26 after the Carlsbad City Council approved a...
El Corazon’s first park site enters design phase
OCEANSIDE – A San Diego-based design group known for its park designs throughout the county will draw up the first park site in El Corazon....
Olympus Park brings Encinitas closer to ’10-Minute Walk’ goal
ENCINITAS — The recently opened Olympus Park brings the city of Encinitas one step closer to achieving the city’s yearslong “10-Minute Walk” parks advocacy campaign...
Former Encinitas councilwoman writes guide to grassroots activism
ENCINITAS — Can a self-published book on local politics hold the key to relieving political tensions in Southern California? Former Encinitas councilwoman Dr. Lisa Shaffer...
Encinitas summer camps await county guidance
ENCINITAS — Only weeks before summer camps are scheduled to begin, the city’s parks and recreation programs are at a complete standstill awaiting direction from...
Students survey parks department’s strengths and weakness
SAN MARCOS — Who visits the parks in San Marcos? How far do people travel to attend an event? How do people learn about the...
Carlsbad reaches mutual agreement with environmental and community groups
On March 14, Carlsbad approved a series of agreements with environmental and community groups and settled a lawsuit filed by the North County Advocates....