August 26, 2021

Fitness Court Mural Survey

In 2019, the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) awarded the City a $150,000 grant toward the purchase and installation of five Fitness Courts throughout the community. In November 2020, the City of Escondido unveiled the first fitness court located in Mountain View Park .

The next two courts will be located at Kit Carson Park and at the Library. These courts will incorporate a public art component and we'd like your input!

We solicited mural proposals for the next two courts, and received 30 submissions from 9 artists in our community. The initial review team included staff from various City departments, experts from the National Fitness Campaign, and the Public Art Commission. The review team has narrowed down the selection to the top four submissions (two for each location)

Now we need your help with the final selection! Take the survey here .

August 19, 2021

Cruisin' Grand Update

To improve the safety and flow for participants and spectators, Grand Avenue will be open to through traffic during the event hours. This change will take place this Friday, August 20th. 

We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of our community while we continue to navigate the logistics for this wonderful free event. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe and fun experience for all.

August 12, 2021

Kit Carson Park Scoreboard Dedication

On August 10, Mayor McNamara presented the Berryman family with a Certificate of Recognition, and proclaimed August 10 as William and Jessie Berryman Day, recognizing them for their generous donation of two digital scoreboards. These scoreboards are located on the Escondido Youth Baseball fields in Kit Carson Park. Mrs. Berryman reached out to the Community Services Department with the idea of donating a scoreboard in honor of her husband, William, who is currently in hospice care. The family wanted to memorialize their husband and father with something that would benefit the baseball community here in Escondido. Mr. Berryman was an avid baseball player, and even played professionally in the 1950's. He remained involved with the sport throughout the years, and currently has grandchildren that play in the league. The donation of these scoreboards will benefit all of the children that play, and will play, on our fields for years to come. We are so grateful to be the recipients of this incredible gift.

August 5, 2021

Escondido Magazine

The new edition of Escondido Magazine is out now! Pick one up at local businesses around town, or check it out online at:

www.escondidochamber.org/em-magazine