Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center is open to all visitors for free from Wednesday through Sunday. The Visitor Center answers questions or concerns and provides further information about the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Tijuana River Marine Protected Area and Border Field State Park.
Visitors can go to the estuary to learn about the more than 370 species of birds and endangered species that inhabit the area, the estuary's many habitats and how plants in the site get rid of salt they take in.
The center has exhibits to learn about the estuary, a gift shop and binoculars that can be borrowed for sightseeing.
Meetings, lectures and weekly nature and bird walks meet at the Visitor Center.
Visit the TRNERR calendar to learn about the latest events.
This park sits at the city's center and at nearly six acres, is the largest in Imperial Beach.
A stage and shade area occupy space next to the playground and swings while on the park's edges are the Imperial Beach Senior Center and the library. There's plenty of grass for football, soccer or other games. There are no public restrooms.
Across the street is the sheriff's station, City Hall and the Imperial Beach Fire Department. The Boys and Girls Club of South County, Imperial Beach is directly north of the park.
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, more than 2,500 acres, was officially designated a national wildlife refuge in 1980 and a research reserve in 1982. Here the Tijuana River empties into the ocean. A museum at the end of Caspian Drive details the area's biodiversity and acts as a starting point to miles of trails. The reserves make up 2/3 of San Diego's County's biodiversity in what is the most biodiverse county in the continental United States. Visit the website for more information.
The park sits right on the beach across from lifeguard tower five. It has a total 10 stone tables and bbq grills for get togethers and picnics. A bathroom and shower area, playground and half-court of basketball are also on-site.
A statue of three dolphins emerging from the waves sits at the front of the park facing Seacoast Drive with a collection of benches surrounding.
This park has six barbecue grills, five benches and four large elaborate playgrounds and jungle gyms. Protective padding is placed under the play area. Adjacent to the park is a concrete area for four square, hop scotch or other games.
Outside, the Sports Park has a picnic area with tables and six barbecue grills, five baseball diamonds, batting cages and a half-court for basketball. A skate park is being built and is expected to open at the beginning of 2011.
Inside, the Sports Park houses a full basketball gym, game room, snack bar and music studio for practice, lessons and recording.
$10/month for weekly drums, guitar and piano clubs. $5/hour to rehearse or record.
There's also a pool and pool tables and a TV.
Seasonal child and adult sports leagues include flag football. Little League baseball and softball leagues play games at the Sports Park. The IB Running Club meets here every Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
A block from the ocean, Reama Park has a playground, a few swings, six bbq grills, four tables and a water fountain for people and dogs (the latter of whom are only allowed in the park if on a leash at all times).
About half of the park is open grass with palm trees on its perimeter. The playground is surrounded by sand but has padding below it.
Portwood Pier Plaza acts as a meeting place and park. Surfhenge is a gate to the pier and beach. An area adjacent to Surfhenge and in front of shops is designated for small children to play. There's also a large grass area for recreation, picnic tables and a stage.
The plaza oftens acts as a meeting place for major events.
The Farmers Market meets here every Friday 2-7:30 p.m.
Fishers, surfers and chess players are regulars.