Community Events From: The San Diego River Park Foundation

Volunteer: Rollin' with the River! ~A Rolling Tour of the San Diego River - FSDRIP

Do you want to explore the beauty of the San Diego River Trail, but you do not know how or feel unsafe doing it on your own? Do you cycle, skate, or scoot?

Then join us for a fun rolling tour of the beautiful San Diego River to learn about flora, fauna, and how to become an advocate for your community.

(Please note: If you can't make this one, we hope to hold more of these fun, guided rolling river trail tours. If you would like to be notified when the next event is, sign up for our Rollin' with the River interest form! )

We will begin at Grant Park with an introduction to the backstory of the area, rolling to Fashion Valley mall and back, covering topics like the development of Mission Valley and First San Diego River Improvement Project (FSDRIP).

Event Itinerary

(TBD)

Location

GRANT PARK, 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, 92108

NOTE: This is a beautiful, but challenging roll due to large cracks. If you are skating, this is an INTERMEDIATE path and we highly advise you to bring gummy/soft wheels and knee pads/wrist guards at minimum. Come skate with us if you like an adventure!


All Wheels Welcome

photos by @chris.parkes.photo

Program: Education

Do you want to explore the beauty of the San Diego River Trail, but you do not know how or feel unsafe doing it on your own? Do you cycle, skate, or scoot?

Then join us for a fun rolling tour of the beautiful San Diego River to learn about flora, fauna, and how to become an advocate for your community.

(Please note: If you can't make this one, we hope to hold more of these fun, guided rolling river trail tours. If you would like to be notified when the next event is, sign up for our Rollin' with the River interest form! )

We will begin at Grant Park with an introduction to the backstory of the area, rolling to Fashion Valley mall and back, covering topics like the development of Mission Valley and First San Diego River Improvement Project (FSDRIP).

Event Itinerary

(TBD)

Location

GRANT PARK, 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, 92108

NOTE: This is a beautiful, but challenging roll due to large cracks. If you are skating, this is an INTERMEDIATE path and we highly advise you to bring gummy/soft wheels and knee pads/wrist guards at minimum. Come skate with us if you like an adventure!


All Wheels Welcome

photos by @chris.parkes.photo

Program: Education

Community Event Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 15, 2025

Zip Code: 92108

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Grant Park Community Stewards (2nd shift) - Thursday, 11/20/2025


Get outside, connect with an amazing community, and help bring a new eco-park to life!  Join us for a fun and fulfilling morning at Grant Park, where you’ll connect with others, enjoy the fresh air, and make a real difference. You'll play an integral role in beautification and maintenance of the park, including trash pick-up, graffiti removal, irrigation and equipment maintenance, and more!

About Grant Park: This new nature education center and eco-park in the heart of Mission Valley offers free STEM and environmental learning for underserved students and engaging nature programs for all ages—serving as a vibrant beacon of green space along the San Diego River for the entire community!

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a flexible schedule to contribute 2 hours of service. Events are held every Thursday from 8 AM to 10 AM. Find other Grant Park volunteer events HERE!



Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: Bring trash grabbers, shovels, and gloves (if you have them)Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are requiredOther Items to Bring: Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection
Weather: Light rain will not cancel the eventFor safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this eventThere are restroom facilities at this locationAll ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature.

Program: Grant Park


Get outside, connect with an amazing community, and help bring a new eco-park to life!  Join us for a fun and fulfilling morning at Grant Park, where you’ll connect with others, enjoy the fresh air, and make a real difference. You'll play an integral role in beautification and maintenance of the park, including trash pick-up, graffiti removal, irrigation and equipment maintenance, and more!

About Grant Park: This new nature education center and eco-park in the heart of Mission Valley offers free STEM and environmental learning for underserved students and engaging nature programs for all ages—serving as a vibrant beacon of green space along the San Diego River for the entire community!

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a flexible schedule to contribute 2 hours of service. Events are held every Thursday from 8 AM to 10 AM. Find other Grant Park volunteer events HERE!



Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: Bring trash grabbers, shovels, and gloves (if you have them)Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are requiredOther Items to Bring: Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection
Weather: Light rain will not cancel the eventFor safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this eventThere are restroom facilities at this locationAll ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature.

Program: Grant Park

Community Event Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 20, 2025

Zip Code: 92108

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: DONATE: CARE Kits Needed!

DONATE: Care Kits

The San Diego River Park Foundation partners with service providers to help use our knowledge of and access to the San Diego Riverbed and some tributary canyons to connect people experiencing homelessness with access to resources and pathways out of riverbed encampments. 

Our River Assessment Field Team members distribute Care Kits to our neighbors experiencing homelessness and use them as an engagement tool to build relationships. We also distribute these items during the rainy season, when our team goes out to inform people living in the riverbed during storms to notify them of hazards and potential flooding. 

Our Care Kit inventory is purely donation based, so every little bit helps! 

Please visit our Amazon Wishlist here to donate items:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NXBEI7EV559A/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex


Additional NotesDonation Drop Off: Please contact die@sandiegoriver.org or call (619) 297-7380 to schedule a drop off. Donation drop off is at: 4891 Pacific Highway,  Suite 114 , San Diego, CA 92110

Program: River Assessment Field Team (R.A.F.T.)

DONATE: Care Kits

The San Diego River Park Foundation partners with service providers to help use our knowledge of and access to the San Diego Riverbed and some tributary canyons to connect people experiencing homelessness with access to resources and pathways out of riverbed encampments. 

Our River Assessment Field Team members distribute Care Kits to our neighbors experiencing homelessness and use them as an engagement tool to build relationships. We also distribute these items during the rainy season, when our team goes out to inform people living in the riverbed during storms to notify them of hazards and potential flooding. 

Our Care Kit inventory is purely donation based, so every little bit helps! 

Please visit our Amazon Wishlist here to donate items:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NXBEI7EV559A/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex


Additional NotesDonation Drop Off: Please contact die@sandiegoriver.org or call (619) 297-7380 to schedule a drop off. Donation drop off is at: 4891 Pacific Highway,  Suite 114 , San Diego, CA 92110

Program: River Assessment Field Team (R.A.F.T.)

Community Event Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92110

Allow Groups: No