County, residents celebrate groundbreaking for new park

Tracy DeFore

County of San Diego Communications Office

Fallbrook residents will soon see the park they wished for come to life. County officials and community members broke ground Thursday, Sept. 28, on a new 6.7-acre park.

The new site will feature an all-wheel park or skatepark, shaded picnic and play areas, a multipurpose field, a walking trail, nature trails and separate off-leash zones for small dogs and large dogs.

Other amenities include a native plant garden, a 60-space permeable parking lot, bike parking, an ADA-accessible restroom and a combined drinking fountain and water bottle fil...