Category: San Diego Parks

Lindo Lake County Park: Lakeside’s Natural & Community Haven

Lindo Lake County Park is open from sunrise to sunset for public use. The park is approximately 55 acres in size and features a skate park, children’s playground, softball field, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and open spaces. There are roughly 1.5 miles of ADA-friendly, multi-use paths, including a popular loop trail around the lake that’s about 1.2 miles long — perfect for leisurely walks, jogging, or pushing a stroller.

With water basins, wetlands, and lakeside habitat, the park attracts a variety of waterfowl and birds — a draw for birdwatchers and nature lovers.

🐶 Dog-Friendly Areas

Leashed dogs are welcome around the lake. Many locals use the loop trail for daily dog walks.

🐦 Bird-Watching Tips

  • Bring binoculars for the east basin — that’s where most waterfowl gather.
  • Look for:
    • Great blue herons
    • Snowy egrets
    • Cormorants
    • Mallards
    • Canadian geese
    • Red-winged blackbirds
  • Early morning is the best time for spotting and photography.

🐦 Pro Tip:

Stand quietly near the shallow inlets — birds often forage close to shore.

OCTOBER IS HAWKTOBER!

Hawktober is our annual celebration of local birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and falcons. This marks the event’s seventh year offering FREE workshops at parks, campgrounds and wilderness preserves across San Diego County. 

Events are free and open to all ages, starting October 4. Explore multiple workshops to meet different birds and rangers.

Visit San Diego Parks and Recreation Website for more information

https://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/participate/hawktober.html

What to Expect:

  • Live raptors: Meet ambassador birds like hawks, owls, and falcons up close and learn about their unique behaviors and adaptations.
  • Fun facts: Discover how these birds live, what they eat, how they hunt, when they’re active, and special traits like speed, camouflage, or night vision.
  • Bird tales: Each event features different birds—each with a name and story—shared by passionate rangers.
  • Special perk: Grab limited-edition Hawktober trading cards (while supplies last), complete with stats like wingspan, weight, and fun facts.