Parks & Recreation

Salton City Park

This District operated park is located in Salton City about ½ mile from the District Offices @ the N.W. corner of Harbor Drive and Iridescent Avenue.

Bird Watch / Nature Trail

Receives Funding from SCSD

by James G. Barrett

At the December 19th, 2006 Board meeting the Directors unanimously approved over $3,000 worth of funding for repairing and upgrading the Salton City Nature Trail & Bird Watch, which is located between the West Shores Golf Park and the Salton City Dry Camp.

The Nature Trail & Bird Watch is maintained strictly by dedicated volunteers, usually with donated cash and materials.  This month however the Board stepped up to the plate and took a swing at helping the volunteers' efforts with some much needed funding.

We here at Salton Sea West applaud all the volunteers that have struggled to maintain this sometime Board ignored part of the Districts Park and Recreation System.

Thanks go out to Joe & Rachel, and Dean & Carlene (hope we got the names right) and everyone else that has donated their time and resources over the past years.  Thanks!

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 CORE COMMISSION FORMED

At the March 21st, 2006 District Board Meeting, Resolution 2005-12-2 (Barrett) was unanimously passed by  the Board of Directors.  This created the Community Recreational Complex Commission (CORE)   The Commission will consist of 2 Directors plus 5 district residents. The Resident Commissioners were selected by lottery at the April 18th Board meeting to serve a 1 year term.  It will be the responsibility of the Commission to assess and plan for present and future recreational needs of the Community and to report their findings to the Board of Directors for further action.

The “Community Recreational Commission Report on Parks and Recreation” was presented to the Board of Directors of the Salton Community Services District on September 19, 2006 at the monthly board meeting.

Read their recommendations here.

On November 21st, 2006,  CORE presented the Board of Directors with a 12 page report on costs of implementation titled "CORE Park Development Costs by Park Type"

Read their recommendations here.

Community Recreation (CORE)

CORE DISBANDED!

On November 21st, 2006, after CORE had presented the Board of Directors with a 12 page report titled "CORE Park Development Costs by Park Type"  Directors Butler, Palmer, and Rouhe voted CORE out of existence. 

CORE had been in existence for only 7 months but in that time they had presented the Board with dozens of pages of reports and studies concerning the recreational needs of the community.  CORE's hard work was used to get the Districts Service Area Plan (SAP) approved by LAFCO.

Maybe now that CORE is gone the Board of Directors can complete the Parks repair list that was developed 3 years ago and of which Directors Palmer and Butler already had 3 years to complete.  CORE was all set up and ready for that task but the 3 Directors said that they could do it themselves.  Only time will tell if there's any proof in that pudding.

Salton City Park

The Picnic / Activities area is open year round and is maintained by the Public Works Department.   This area includes a basketball court, a covered patio area, picnic tables, barbeque stands, and public restrooms.

Salton City Park Pool

The Public Swimming Pool is open from late spring to early fall.   Call the District Office for particular hours of operation.

Pool hours are seasonal.  Daily fees are $1 per adult /    $1 per child.  Monthly passes are available at the District.

Salton City Park Playground

Courtesy of an USDA Grant is this playground set and also the shade cover pictured over the pool. Thank you Uncle Sam and the District for pursuing the grants!

Martin Flora Park

This day park is located at the northern end of Seaport Avenue and abuts The Salton Sea.   It has covered picnic areas with barbeque stands and public restrooms. 

Call the District Office  for current hours of operations.

West Shores Golf Park

This 9 Hole Pitch and Put Golf Course is operated by the West Shores Golf Club. It is located in Salton City at the corner of Atlantic and Pacific Avenues.

Call the District Office for particular hours and fees.

Salton City Dry Camp

This RV Park is located at Crystal Lake & Huron Avenue. It's a dry camp with 30 pull-thru sites with no hook-ups, but has an Dump Station with water.  It has a restroom with outdoor cold shower.

          Costs are $5.00 per day or $100 per month

Salton City Nature Trail & Bird Watch

The Salton City Nature Trail & Bird Watch is located at the intersection of Huron & Crystal Lake at  the Salton City Dry Camp. The Trailhead is at the back of the dry camp. This 2 mile pedestrian trail is maintained strictly by volunteers and is a pleasant stroll for Birdwatchers and Hikers as well.  The trail is level and is an easy stroll for any age.  Enjoy!

Boat Launch at Johnson's Landing

The Boat Launch at Johnson's Landing is a co-op between SCSD, BLM, and Fish and Game. It is open to the public year round, so grab your water skis and/or rod & reel and go have some fun!

Desert Shores Park

This playground set is courtesy of an USDA Grant. Thank you Uncle Sam and the District for pursuing the grants!

Desert Shores Park

Desert Shores Park, playgrounds, barbeques, restroom, baseball diamond with backstop and lights, basketball courts, swing sets and picnic areas

Desert Shores Park

Desert Shores Park, playgrounds, barbeques, restroom, baseball diamond with backstop and lights, basketball courts, swing sets and picnic areas

Desert Shores Park

Desert Shores Park, playgrounds, barbeques, restroom, baseball diamond with backstop and lights, basketball courts, swing sets and picnic areas