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Hours & Fees

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: $5/vehicle

 
 

Park Tour & Maps

Gallery and facility maps of the 190 acre Recreation Preserve. You can also see what's happening right now with our Lake 4 Live Cam. Click Here

 
 

 
 

EDUCATIONAL TOURS

We're not just a big playground—we're a big classroom.  In fact, there's a whole lot of science going on here every day. Students and adult groups are both welcome.

Water Recycling

Our seven lakes are filled with recycled water produced at our world-renowned Water Recycling Facility at the north end of the Park. Recycled water is part of the State of California's fifth grade science curriculum. To arrange a group tour of our Water Recycling Facility, contact Melissa McChesney at 619-258-4680.

 

 

Water Recycling Facility
 

Birding

Our Park is home to 175 species of waterfowl and birds, from the Great Blue Heron and Great Horned Owl to the Woodduck, which is thriving in our award-winning nesting program. Click here for a list of Birds of Santee Lakes.

Wood Duck and Chicks

 
 

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