Free Sand and Bags During Major Rain Events

The City of Escondido provides sand and empty bags for filling at the Escondido Sports Center in Kit Carson Park, located at 3315 Bear Valley Parkway. Sandbags are available during the sports center operating hours of Monday - Friday, 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m.

Escondido residents will need to bring identification and their own shovels and be prepared to fill the sandbag themselves. Maximum limit of 10 bags per household. For more information, call 760-839-4668.

Please note: Sandbags are not available at Escondido Fire Stations.

Sandbag Vendors

The following is a list of companies in Escondido that have indicated to the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services that they will be carrying sandbags this winter.  Prices may differ greatly.  Please call the store for the latest information regarding prices and availability.

Dixieline Lumber (filled/unfilled, no bulk sand)
561 N. Tulip Street
760-745-7271 

Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply (unfilled)
1105 W. Mission Avenue
760-745-4671 

Home Depot (unfilled, no bulk sand)
1550 W. Valley Parkway
760-432-9600 

Home Depot (filled/unfilled, no bulk sand)
1475 E. Valley Parkway
760-233-5410 

RCP Company  (filled/unfilled, bulk sand)
1070 W. Mission Avenue
760-480-9696