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Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to one half hour before Dusk

Friday – Sunday: 6 a.m. to one half hour before Dusk

Weekdays: $3/vehicle

Weekend/Holiday: $5/vehicle
 
 

Park Maps & Information

Click Here for photo gallery and facility maps of the 190 acre Recreation Preserve.
 
 

 

FLORA & FAUNA - NATIVE PLANTS- PART 5

San Diego Sunflower

Because they’ve been here for hundreds or even thousands of years, native plants are extremely well adapted for San Diego’s unique climate. Native plants, like the San Diego Sunflowers (Viguiera lacinata) shown above, provide the best food and shelter for local wildlife.

Cleveland Sage - California Poppy - Wild Pea

Going Native

Many native plants have beautiful flowers that can attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard. Native plants also usually require less irrigation and pesticide than non-native plants.

Small-Leaved Rose

Coast Prickly-Pear

 

Native Plants Photo Gallery

Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Wetlands - Part 1

Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Backyard Birds - Part 2

Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Butterflies - Part 3

Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Can You Find Me? - Part 4

Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Non-Native Species - Part 6

Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Water Birds - Part 7

Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Migratory Birds - Part 8

Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Babies & Night-Time Creatures - Part 9

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