San Diego Parks Foundation

URBAN FORESTRY & GREENINGGrowing the urban canopy by planting trees helps reduce pollutant run-off, mitigates climate change, and enhances safety and enjoyment. More than 350 trees have been planted. Other initiatives, include establishing the first program garden and the first community garden in a city park were completed in 2024.

General ProgramsThe San Diego Parks Foundation (SDPF) was established in 2018 to support park facilities and programs. SDPFs vision is every San Diegan has access to quality recreational facilities as part of a safe, healthy, resilient, and thriving community. SDPFs mission is to improve the quality of life of communities throughout San Diego through equitable investments in parks, greenspace, and outdoor recreational opportunities. SDPFs offers three pillars of support: Activating Public Spaces, Investing and Beautifying Park Facilities, and has become a leading local voice in advocating for adopting and changing park policies that have contributed to reducing systemic inequities.

PARK AMBASSADOR PROGRAMThe Park Ambassador program is a youth leadership initiative that provides participating young adults 16-24 the opportunity to learn and prepare for careers in public service, gain valuable leadership skills, build their resume and career path and make life-long connections. The program launched in April 2022 and a total of 124 youth have graduated the program.