Mission Trails Regional Park Balboa Park isn't the only park that offers interesting and exciting activities for locals and tourists. The City has five open space parks that offer bird walks and information centers for nature lovers of all ages. Mission Trails Regional Park is the largest open space park in the City with more than 5,800 acres. Mission Trails provides miles of trails for walking, hiking, mountain bike riding and horseback riding. For those who cannot participate in trail activities, there is a visitor center which offers extensive information on the park, in the comfort of a beautiful, air conditioned building.
Admission is free.
Mission Trails is also home of the Kumeyaay Lake Campground with 46 primitive sites. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and sun screen, and bring drinking water. The exhibition will take place May 25 - June 3 in the Balboa Park Club's Santa Fe Room. Chollas Lake is located at 6350 College Grove Drive. There will be fun for the entire family with food, craft and other booths, llama and train rides, entertainment and more.